SAMANTHA CART
Lawyers & Leaders Class of 2018
During a time when the practice of law has been brought to the forefront of the national consciousness with extensive media coverage on a variety of court cases and the appointment of new judges to the U. S. Supreme Court, West Virginia Executive magazine in partnership with West Virginia University( WVU) College of Law is working to recognize an elite group of remarkable lawyers who are making strides in their careers and communities with the Lawyers & Leaders Awards.
American poet Ralph Waldo Emerson once said that nothing great is achieved without enthusiasm. The truth of that sentiment is illustrated in the unmatched enthusiasm of the Lawyers & Leaders Class of 2018, which is made obvious by its honorees’ lists of achievements. Each member of this year’ s class is passionate about putting the law into practice to better the world around them.
“ WVU College of Law is excited to partner with West Virginia Executive magazine to honor another class of outstanding Lawyers & Leaders,” says Dean Gregory Bowman.“ The professionals chosen for these awards demonstrate exemplary leadership, a commitment to service and, of course, an unbreakable bond with the state of West Virginia. We are proud to showcase them and their wonderful accomplishments.”
Now in its second year, this honors program recognizes lawyers who are either practicing in West Virginia or graduated from WVU College of Law. Each recipient has made a positive impact on their community, both with their dedication to their legal work and dedication to service, and is invested in empowering others and creating positive social change through the practice of law.
The members of the 2018 class were chosen from a variety of legal fields, and their backgrounds include legal aid, military service, prosecution, civil rights, exoneration, personal injury law, civil service and judiciary work. Together they represent decades of hard work, generosity and tenacity in fighting for justice inside and outside the courtroom.
A ceremony honoring the Lawyers & Leaders Class of 2018 was held at WVU College of Law in August with the help of sponsors Bailey & Wyant, PLLC; Dinsmore & Shohl LLP; Frost Brown Todd LLC; and Shaffer & Shaffer PLLC.
If you know a lawyer who is making an impact in their career and community and either practices in West Virginia or graduated from WVU College of Law, nominate them for next year’ s class. Nominations are accepted year-round and can be submitted at www. wvexecutive. com / lawyers-leaders. •
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