Owner, Ben Queen Photography, and Member, West Virginia House of Delegates By Olivia Miller Growing up in the small town of Bridgeport, WV, Ben Queen has always been an active member of his community. Being surrounded by small business owners coupled with the support he received in his hometown sparked in him a sense of…
It’s a drive to serve, not just simple ambition, that separates a good lawyer from a great one. From childhood dreams of helping others to sitting in a classroom learning the basics of law to realizing their calling in the legal world, great lawyers all have humble beginnings.
WVU College of Law Class of 2020 By Maggie Hatfield Although she is originally from Virginia Beach, VA, Amanda Demmerle’s time at the West Virginia University (WVU) College of Law felt like home. She graduated first in her class this spring, receiving Order of the Coif honors and the public interest distinction. “The most special…
Senior Account Executive, Orion Strategies By Brittany McClung Being a young woman in the business and public affairs sectors has at times proven challenging for Tiffany Lawrence, senior account executive at Orion Strategies. “As a young female, I learned I would need to work harder to prove my value to companies, organizations and teams,” she…
When Governor Jim Justice appointed Major General James Hoyer to West Virginia’s coronavirus task force, he gave him a twofold mission: find creative solutions to the state’s current problems that can also be parlayed into opportunities for the future.
WVU College of Law Class of 2020 By Maggie Hatfield Quentin Collie, a Parkersburg, WV, native, decided to venture out of state to pursue his undergraduate degree in English at the University of Notre Dame and master’s degree in education at Wake Forest University. After graduating in 2015, he worked as a middle school English…