she serves as office managing member of the firm ’ s Bridgeport office , she handles civil litigation , regulatory compliance , white-collar defense and cybersecurity matters . She also helps clients address workplace crises by co-leading the Emergency Response Team .
“ Our team coordinates with client representatives , governmental regulators , expert investigators , insurers and others ,” Morgan says . “ We might be on-site for hours , days or even weeks depending on the complexity of the situation .”
Her role at Steptoe & Johnson PLLC also provides her many opportunities for community service , as the firm encourages its employees to give back wherever they can . The firm hosts a firm-wide Community Day of Service , where staff perform a myriad of services such as beautifying the landscaping at the city pool , painting and assembling furniture and packing birthday boxes for children in foster care . The Bridgeport office packs and provides 500 lunches four times a year to veterans traveling out of town for medical treatment . Additionally , the firm hosts a weekly Jeans Day where staff can dress comfortably for a nominal donation to that week ’ s selected charity .
Morgan serves as chair of the Hotsinpiller Memorial Foundation , Inc ., board member for the Harrison County Court Appointed Special Advocates , chair of the Bridgeport Police Civil
Service Commission and one of multiple leaders for the Bridgeport Chiefs 4-H Club . She also participates in the West Virginia State Bar Women in the Profession committee , served as the Northern District of West Virginia ’ s Fourth Circuit Criminal Justice Act Appellate Panel representative and has held several offices for the Harrison County Bar Association , including president .
She attributes her success to her love of learning and willingness to keep an open mind and remain curious .
“ Being unafraid of failure is also a big help . When you can look at a setback as a chance to grow and improve , that positive mindset leads to more and even greater opportunities .”
As a woman in law , Morgan has had to prove in professional settings that she is in fact one of the lawyers in the room . Because of this , she values diversity in her work and finds that inclusivity leads to better outcomes .
“ It is important to me to volunteer in settings where girls and young women can see me as a lawyer , so they know no path is closed to them ,” she says .
There have been a several mentors and influential people for Morgan throughout her career , including her mother and husband , who encouraged her to pursue her dreams and supported her every step of the way .
Morgan notes that Keeley has been a significant mentor to her as well , as she taught her not only how to improve her advocacy skills but also how to prioritize faith and family while finding success as a lawyer . She calls clerking for Keeley a career highlight .
She enjoys mentoring others , both as a 4-H leader and through presenting to the litigation and labor departments as part of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC ’ s professional development program .
“ I am grateful to be able to help others and to try to repay the kindnesses that have been extended to me ,” she says . “ I will continue to strive to serve to improve opportunities for others . It ’ s part of the calling of being a lawyer .”
Morgan currently resides in Bridgeport and enjoys traveling and hiking with her family in her free time . She considers her family her greatest success and expresses her gratitude that she can share her life and career with them . She holds great admiration and respect for her city and state and loves practicing law in West Virginia .
“ West Virginia is and always has been my home . It is the most beautiful place ,” she says . “ I can ’ t imagine living and working anywhere else . It means everything to make a difference in the place I love with the people I love .” •
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