Attorney, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC By Jean Hardiman. Monté Williams felt drawn to the law early in his undergraduate experience at West Virginia University (WVU), where he focused on political science. Law school was definitely on his bucket list, but not necessarily with the goal of becoming a practicing attorney. Instead, he planned to put…
Judge, Circuit Court of Kanawha County By Katlin Swisher. As a former board member and 2017 YWCA Women of Achievement honoree, the YWCA’s mission, “Empowering women, eliminating racism and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all,” defines Joanna Tabit’s approach to not only the legal profession but also to life. As a Kanawha County…
Counsel, Jackson Kelly PLLC By Jean Hardiman. One of the finest things about West Virginians, in the eyes of Berkeley County attorney Susan Snowden, is that they come to each other’s aid without fail. That is what she tries to do as counsel in the Martinsburg office of Jackson Kelly PLLC and as a resident…
Deputy Judge Advocate General, U.S. Air Force By Samantha Cart. “Integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do.” These are the core values of the U.S. Air Force and the tenants by which Major General Jeffrey Rockwell lives his life. A member of the Air Force Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps, Rockwell…
Member and Owner, Preston & Salango, PLLC By Kevin Duvall. Ben Salango, owner and member of Preston & Salango, PLLC, has amassed a large collection of legal and civic awards in a short time. Since 2012, he has been named one of The State Journal’s 40 Under 40, the Kanawha County Democratic Executive Committee’s Democrat…
Advocacy Support Counsel, Legal Aid of West Virginia By Jean Hardiman. As a student at the Washington & Lee University School of Law, Bruce Perrone interviewed with corporate law firms in big cities, which was typical for students with good grades, but he didn’t have much to say to those folks. He found that his…