Ola Adekunle
Patent Counsel, Google LLC By Katlin Swisher Born and raised in Nigeria, Ola Adekunle came to West Virginia to further his education. The oldest of three children, he was the first person in his immediate family to attend college. Today, he is a patent lawyer for Google, LLC, where he uses his law and MBA […]
Finding Old-World Charm in Portugal
Meet any native of Lisbon, Portugal, and they will quickly recall November 1, 1755. Known as All Saints’ Day, that is the day Lisbon experienced a sequence of three earthquakes ranging from 8.5 to 9.1 in magnitude, one of which was one of the deadliest in history. While the earthquake brought destruction through both a tsunami and fires, one area remained untouched from the devastation: Alfama.
Lawyers & Leaders Class of 2019
Lawyers are often misrepresented in movies and the media. While they are frequently depicted as fast-talking professionals who spend every day trying cases in front of a judge and jury, these analytical minds spend more time pouring over casework than litigating in a courtroom.
Inside the Department of Commerce: A Q&A with Ed Gaunch
In December 2018, Governor Jim Justice appointed Ed Gaunch as secretary of the West Virginia Department of Commerce. A native of Boone County, Gaunch graduated from West Virginia State University with degrees in economics and political science.
Local Challenges, Unique Opportunities
West Virginia is made up of multiple regions that vary dramatically in terms of economic strengths, weaknesses, challenges and opportunities. For instance, the changes needed to promote economic prosperity in the Metro Valley are very different from those needed in the Southern Coalfields.
Talent Transplant: Neal Brown
“I think we are always a collection of the people and places we have been.” Neal Brown, the 35th head coach at West Virginia University (WVU), followed a long and winding road to Morgantown, collecting experiences and insights along the way that have propelled him toward success.
