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…
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…
U.S. Attorney, Northern District of West Virginia By Amanda Larch Even with 35 years of legal experience under his belt, being appointed as a U.S. Attorney by President Donald Trump is the most memorable moment of William Powell’s career. “It was surreal in some ways,” says Powell, who was appointed to the U.S.Attorney’s Office for…
West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals By Kristen Uppercue Margaret Workman didn’t grow up dreaming of her future career as many young children do. “Without any real career role models, I didn’t know to dream,” says Workman, a coal miner’s daughter. “But I loved to read, did very well in school and received so much…
President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Export-Import Bank of the United States By Jean Hardiman As the first woman and first West Virginian to serve as president and chairman of the board of directors for the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), Kimberly Reed lives her life according to the same 4-H…
Adoption Attorney, Robert Noone Legal Services By Jamie Null Robert Noone took an unusual path to law school. After attending St. Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore, MD, the lifelong music lover and guitarist worked with an order of Catholic priests serving the poor and advocating for social change in Appalachia. “They taught me about community organizing…