What You Need to Know About Public Records and Open Meetings in West Virginia

This event qualifies for 7.2 MCLE (including 1.8 hours of ethics credit)

Uncertain how the West Virginia and Federal Freedom of Information Act laws apply to you?

Find out what West Virginia law has to say about balancing the public's right to information with the individual's right to privacy. If you're involved with a public entity or if you represent the media, you need to know the ins and outs of federal and state public records and open meetings laws.

Join us for this seminar and you will get updates on recent developments in the interpretation of these laws. This seminar will get you headed in the right direction to avoid costly mistakes and litigation - register now to stay current and stay in compliance.

Benefits for You

- Avoid penalties and litigation for failing to comply with public records and open meetings laws

- Learn to spot exceptions to open meetings and public records laws

- Find out which meetings - of which bodies - are open meetings under West Virginia law

- Eliminate problems upfront by adhering to government recordkeeping requirements

Speaker and Presenter Information

Lewis G. Brewer
Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Counsel at Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC
Practice focuses on employment law, alternative dispute resolution, and legal and government ethics
Listed in Best Lawyers® in America for Labor & Employment Law since 2011
Former executive director (2004 to 2009) and general counsel (2000 to 2004), West Virginia Ethics Commission
Administrative law judge for the West Virginia Public Employees Grievance Board, hearing examiner for the West Virginia Board of Medicine and mediator for the West Virginia Human Rights Commission
J.D. degree, West Virginia University College of Law; LL.M. degree in labor law, The George Washington University National Law Center; B.A. degree in history, West Virginia University
Can be contacted at 304-340-3897 or lbrewer@spilmanlaw.com

Wendy E. Greve Esq.
Pullin, Fowler, Flanagan, Brown & Poe, PLLC

Member of the law firm of Pullin, Fowler, Flanagan, Brown & Poe, PLLC
Practice areas include insurance defense litigation, personal injury, premises liability, toxic torts and civil rights
J.D. degree, West Virginia University; B.A. degree, American University

Jordan K. Herrick Esq.
Bailey & Wyant, PLLC

Associate with Bailey & Wyant, PLLC
Practice focuses in general civil litigation, labor and employment practices, and government liability
Assistant general counsel for the Kanawha County Parks and Recreation Commission
J.D. degree, West Virginia University College of Law; B.A. degree in political science, Marietta College
Can be contacted at 304-343-3133 or jherrick@baileywyant.com

Theresa M. Kirk
Pullin, Fowler, Flanagan, Brown & Poe, PLLC

Member of the law firm of Pullin, Fowler, Flanagan, Brown & Poe, PLLC
Extensive experience in defending state and local government entities
Former director of the West Virginia Ethics Commission has conducted numerous trainings on the Ethics Act and Open Governmental Proceedings Act for public servants across the state
Former president of the Council of Governmental Ethics Laws, a professional organization for government agencies, organizations, and individuals with responsibilities or interests in governmental ethics, elections, campaign finance, lobbying laws and freedom of information
J.D. degree, University of Pittsburgh School of Law; B.A. degree, honors graduate, West Virginia University
Can be contacted at 304-344-0100 or tkirk@pffwv.com