…Committee and the Virginia Energy Workforce Development Board. Mr. Ratliff has been the recipient of several Virginia Gubernatorial appointments, such as the State Board for the Virginia Community Colleges, the Virginia Coal Mine Safety Board, and the Governor’s Task Force on the Southmountain #3 Mine Disaster,The Virginia Coalfield Economic Development…
…legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government. Held annually at the Virginia State Capital and the Virginia Supreme Court, approximately 300 students are engaged in a day of learning while discussing legal scenarios with attorneys, judges, and law enforcement officers. Justice Powell chairs the Judicial Performance Evaluation Committee and serves…
…state’s Best Lawyers for inclusion in the Legal Elite, and Richmond Magazine for inclusion in multiple editions of Super Lawyers (2006-present). Mr. Scott has also served as lead counsel and co-counsel in a number of high profile civil and criminal cases throughout far Southwestern Virginia, including Commonwealth v. Roger Keith…
…the next generation of citizen lawyers To honor and award this year’s grants, the Virginia Law Foundation hosted their Grants Luncheon on August 24, 2023 in Richmond, Virginia. Images courtesy of the Virginia Law Foundation. Read More in the article below: The Virginia Law Foundation Awards $700,000 in 2023 Grants…
…competed for only five available medical cannabis licenses, and Dharma Pharmaceuticals was selected over a number of larger companies. The Cozen O’Connor team continues to represent Dharma Pharmaceuticals on issues pertaining to its license and before the Virginia General Assembly and Administration on legislative issues regarding medical cannabis in Virginia….
…cum laude from the Appalachian School of Law in Grundy, Virginia. While at ASL, Gerald received the top student awards in Trial Advocacy, Remedies, and Virginia Practice and Procedure. He was also an Editor for the Appalachian Journal of Law and Vice-Chair for the Moot Court Board. Gerald began practicing…
Mr. Mitchell is a business attorney in Blacksburg, Virginia focusing his practice on corporate transactions and working with emerging and established businesses to provide strategic, growth-oriented legal advice. He has also been an active merger and acquisition attorney representing both buyers and sellers of businesses. In 2012 Mitchell formed his…
…Ms. Moore progressed within positions of increasing leadership for Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. as Associate General Counsel, Assistant Vice President of Legal, Vice President and Assistant General Counsel of Human Capital and Regulatory Affairs, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of HR, Benefits, and Safety, and Senior Vice President and…
…and included appearing before the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. She also has extensive experience in natural resources law including mineral title examinations and transactional matters for clients in the natural resources industry. She served as a law clerk to the Honorable Elizabeth A….
…College, President McGlothlin has chaired the College’s Building Committee which has overseen the renovations of Garden Hall, the construction of McGlothlin Hall, the renovations of the Hagy Building, which is the location of the Dragons’ Den (the College’s on campus restaurant), and the construction of the College’s parking lots, yards…
…has also served as lead counsel and co-counsel in a number of high profile civil and criminal cases throughout far Southwest Virginia, including Commonwealth v. Roger Keith Coleman, a highly publicized capital murder prosecution in which he made numerous state, national and international television appearances. The Coleman case is the…
…Judge Elder is married to a retired clinical and school psychologist. He and his wife have three adult children, two of whom are attorneys and one who has worked as an elementary school teacher and physical therapy assistant. They also have one grandson. Judge Elder enjoys spending time with his…
…the Virginia State Bar. After serving as Vice President of the Appalachian School of Law Alumni Association from 2020-2021, Ms. Wolfe became President of the Alumni Association in 2020 and serves as an ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees. Ms. Wolfe is a seven-time half marathon runner, tennis fan,…
…and an L.L.M. from Georgetown University. Prior to being elected to the Supreme Court of Virginia by the Virginia General Assembly in 2010, Justice Mims served as a delegate and senator in the Virginia House of Delegates and Virginia Senate, respectively. Justice Mims has also served as Virginia’s Attorney General.…
…Senior Policy Advisor at U.S. Department of the Interior where he was responsible for the coordination of energy policy and permitting issues related to mining operations throughout the United States. Davis has been a featured keynote speaker at several coal and mining-related events including the Virginia Coal and Energy Alliance,…
…energy, mineral, and corporate law with the firm of Thomas L. Pruitt in Grundy, Virginia. His private practice experience has focused on mineral title, coalbed methane, and other property issues endemic to Southwest Virginia. Dean Heidt was born in the Tidewater of Virginia and grew up believing in the Kenneth…
Justice Teresa M. Chafin was elected to the Supreme Court of Virginia by the General Assembly in 2019. She joined the Court after serving the Court of Appeals of Virginia from 2012 until her investiture as a Justice in September 2019. Prior to serving on the Court of Appeals, she…
…Seminar at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, Virginia on April 13, 2023. Ashley’s article addresses the constitutional sufficiency of service of process in adoption cases involving the termination of parental rights. The article reviews the constitutional protections afforded to biological parents, the increasing number of children born out of wedlock,…
A self-professed law nerd, Prof. Dawn Figueiras enjoys discussing the esoteric nuances of things like joinder and the differences between the classic per stirpes and UPC approaches to intestacy. She’s also a big kidder, has a sarcastic wit, and will do her best to provide comic relief whenever possible. If…
Professor Belleville has played a central role in the development of ASL’s natural resources law emphasis. He coaches moot court teams at major competitions in environmental law and energy law, and has served as faculty advisor for ASL’s Natural Resources Law Journal, the Environmental Law Society, and the Energy and…
…of Virginia, Tennessee, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia. In November 2023, Mr. Blevins was elected to serve as the Commonwealth’s Attorney for Smyth County, Virginia. He continues to serve as a major in the United States Air Force where Major Blevins is the defense attorney for all Airmen…
…citizens. Katie held the position of police board member of Southwest Virginia Alcohol Safety Action (VASAP) program. She also founded “Operation R.O.V.E.R.” which is a multidisciplinary coalition that, through community education and enforcement of criminal laws regarding the care and welfare of domestic animals, aims to eliminate animal neglect and…
…the position of police board member of Southwest Virginia Alcohol Safety Action (VASAP) program. She also founded “Operation R.O.V.E.R.” which is a multidisciplinary coalition that, through community education and enforcement of criminal laws regarding the care and welfare of domestic animals, aims to eliminate animal neglect and cruelty with compassion,…
…attorney for the Virginia Attorney General’s Office, and a law clerk for two judges on the Virginia Court of Appeals. For almost two decades, Professor James has worked as a private practice attorney in Harrisonburg, Virginia, representing primarily criminal defendants, parties and children in family law cases, and appellate parties.…
…on issues related to wholesale electricity markets, natural gas pipelines, liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities, oil pipeline rates, hydro facilities, reliability standards, and ratemaking. He also testified before Congress and was invited to speak before energy organizations throughout the country. McNamee assists clients with high-stakes and complex issues involving…
Practice Focused, Prepared to Serve — Appalachian School of Law (ASL) continues to uphold its professional and educational aspirations by producing impressive results in the February 2023 administration of the Virginia Bar examination. Out of all the law schools in Virginia, ASL graduates ranked second in overall bar passage, a…
…School, and the Naval Warfare Intelligence School. He served as Command Equal Opportunity Advisor and Chief Master-at-Arms prior to retirement. Mr. Kirkpatrick graduated from the Central Criminal Justice Training Academy and completed courtroom security school. He is a certified police officer through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Service. He…
…Relations Court. In addition to his service on the bench, Judge Campbell is an adjunct professor at the University of Richmond School of Law and at Virginia Commonwealth University. Prior to taking the bench, Judge Campbell served as Virginia’s Deputy Attorney General and as a Special Assistant United States Attorney….
…provide law students with an opportunity to experience an appellate court proceeding. Taking the bench in the ASL appellate courtroom, the Fourth Circuit panel of judges heard oral argument in two civil cases and one criminal case with each case involving 40 minutes of argument by counsel. Chief Judge Roger…
…top eight finishers were then chosen to argue in front of an esteemed panel of Judges during a final round. The final round was judged by: Hon. (Ret.) Larry G. Elder, Virginia Court of Appeals Hon. Pamela M. Sargent, United States Magistrate Judge, Western District of Virginia Hon. Brian K….
…loves travel, outdoor adventures, and enjoys camping, hiking, biking, kayaking, and skiing. The Appalachian climate suits her much better than the hot and humid Mississippi Delta where she grew up. The mountains in Virginia also provide more opportunity for Dean McGee’s outdoor escapades. When she is away from her desk,…
…federal criminal defense and post-conviction relief nationwide, using local counsel when it is required. Christopher is making his mark as an emerging leader in federal criminal defense and post-conviction relief. He prides himself on providing each of his clients exceptional service where accessibility, diligence, and integrity are fundamental and foundational.…
…law school, Professor Graham practiced in-house commercial business law and general higher education law in the Office of Legal Affairs at Liberty University. Her practice focused primarily on advising client representatives on legal and regulatory compliance as well as drafting and reviewing contracts and policies for the university. She also…
…Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon, and received a Certificate in Environmental Law from the country’s top Environmental Law program. He then went on to join the Air Force JAG Corps, where he prosecuted and defended hundreds of cases at all levels of court-martial proceedings. In 2013, he was…
…state organizations, including as a member of ASL’s Board of Trustees and Dean’s Advisory Council, President of the Buchanan County Bar Association, a member of the Virginia Coalfield Regional Tourism Development Authority, Vice Mayor of Grundy, a member of the Town IDA Board and a member of the Town Council….
…General in cases for the Georgia Department of Human Resources and Department of Medical Assistance from 1994 to 1997. Mary served as a panel trustee for Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases in the Eastern District of Tennessee from 1997 until 2017. She practiced with Sands Anderson, P.C. from 2017 until 2022,…
Steve is a business transactions attorney who helps family, private and startup businesses in all industries coordinate company sale, joint venture, venture capital and private equity investment transactions. Steve has also represented family office, private equity and corporate strategic investors and acquirers in equity investments, mergers and acquisitions. He is…
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