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- PATRICK DUFFY KOONTZ PRIZE
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DEgREE CANDIDATES
Zachary Stuart Dyer Philemon t. enoch
Lauren Ashley estep Andrew Steven Felts
Jennifer Lee Finch James thomas Fogartie
michael Patrick Ford Jerry Ray Fowler II
Laura Kristen Full Lindsay michelle Gainer
Bradley Stephen Garner Chelsy michal Gevas
Yasmina Rosette Ghantous nicholas Anthony Graziosi
Alex manuel Greenberg Justin nathaniel Gregory
Kathleen Keough Griebel Charles David Hall
Roger G. Hanshaw Andrew Joseph Harris
Iram Hasan Brandon Lee Hatfield
Christopher Adam Hawthorne eric Paul Hensil
Samuel Paul Hess Jacob Patrick Jean
Brian Patrick Jett matthew Austin Jividen
Jared J. Jones Rachel Ann Karpency
Ryan James Kent Dennis Bryan Kittle
Sarah elizabeth Lackey tyler Grant Lansden
nicole marie LaPresta Jacob Dean Layne
Daniel tyler Lemasters tessa Lind
Brian michael Linkous Lance David Littell
Rachel Livingood Andrew Harry maass
Sarah Bethany massey Aaron Russell matthes
michael Alexander mcGlothlin Lindsey Deseree Christine mcIntosh
taylor Reid miles marianne Demega monkam
Jared thomas moore michael James moore
Warren Jason morgan emily Kem moy
marjorie Anne mullins Alexander French nelms
Jonie elizabeth nelson W. Brian nickerson
Shana Lynn o’Briant Lara Kay omps
thompson Robert Pearcy Gregory Allen Pennington
Charles Robert Pinkerton matt Clay Pinsker
Jacob J. Polverini Angel Alberto Pont
Jessica mary Potter William Charles Ray
Jessie Feather Reckart Rachel elizabeth Reed
Courtney nicole Richardson Jenna Lynn Haymond Robey
Samuel C. Rogers II Rebecca marie Saracco
erik Alan Schramm, Jr. John Charles Scotchel III
Carolyn Lee Scully Jacob Ray Shaffer
Christopher Paul Sherwin David Lewis Shuman, Jr.
Christina Lynn Singletary Lindsey Bennett Smith
Joshua Lemuel Smith-Shimer michael William Stark
Laura Rae Stealey Steven Andrew Stonestreet
matthew A. Stout matthew Grant taylor
Kyle thomas turnbull Lauren Kimberly turner
Jared Coy Underwood marc thomas Valentine
tiffany Renee VanderKolk Brittany Leah Vascik
Robert owen Waters Chad thomas Webb
Sean P. Wellings Alan matthew White
Justin Lee Williams William Shane Wilson
Steven Sheldon Wolfe Robert michael Wyatt II disclaimer: the list of degree candidates in this program is tentative based upon the anticipated successful completion of work undertaken during the second semester of the 2011-2012 academic year. this document should not be taken as an official record that degrees have, in fact, been awarded. CommenCement 2012 | 41 laW HonorS, aCtivitieS & reCoGnitionS ORDER OF THE COIF Selection to the order of the Coif, as represented by the white circle on the graduate’s hat, is a recognition of outstanding scholarly achievement in law school. West Virginia University has been the home of a chapter of the order of the Coif since 1925.
A national honorary organization, the order of the Barristers encourages oral advocacy and brief writing skills through effective law school appellate moot court programs. members of the marlyn e. Lugar trial Association, the moot Court Board, and students who have outstanding oral advocacy achievements are eligible for the award. PATRICK DUFFY KOONTZ PRIZE the Patrick Duffy Koontz Prize is a monetary prize awarded to West Virginia residents selected by the College of Law scholarship committee on the basis of scholarship, character, and leadership potential.
the thomas n. Chambers Award in taxation was established by the West Virginia tax Institute in recognition of outstanding achievement by a student in tax law scholarship.
the West Virginia Law Review publishes three scholarly issues each year, which regularly are cited by courts throughout the nation as an authoritative source of interpretation and explanation of the law. Candidates for the Law Review are selected on the basis of academic performance and legal research and writing skills following their first or second year in law school. members of the Board elect the editor-in-Chief, who appoints other executive editors. the West Virginia Law Review is the fourth oldest student-led law journal in the nation and was established in 1894. MARLYN E. LUGAR TRIAL ASSOCIATION the marlyn e. Lugar trial Association is an honorary society of law students selected based on their grades in trial Advocacy. Participating students compete in intramural trials during the Fall of their third year and represent the WVU College of Law in external trial competitions during the Spring. the Association also sponsors and conducts the West Virginia Invitational trial competition, which is open to all students at the WVU College of Law.
the moot Court Board manages the George C. Baker Cup intramural appellate moot court competition. members of the WVU College of Law national and international moot court teams are selected from the members of the Board on the basis of competitions and represent the College throughout the area and the nation. WVU LAW CLINICAL LAW PROGRAM the Clinical Law Program provides civil legal services to qualified clients with a variety of concentrations. these cases provide excellent experiential learning opportunities for law students.
GENERAL CIVIL PRACTICE CLINIC
THE INNOCENCE PROJECT LOW INCOME TAXPAYER CLINIC
CHILD AND FAMILY LAW CLINIC ENTREPRENEURSHIP LAW CLINIC
HUMAN RIGHTS AND IMMIGRATION LAW CLINIC SUPREME COURT ADVOCACY CLINIC
VETERAN’S ASSISTANCE PROJECT LAND USE & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT LAW CLINIC THE JUSTITIA OFFICIUM AWARD the WVU College of Law Justitia Officium Award recognizes outstanding contributions and service to the legal profession and is the highest honor the College of Law bestows on an individual. established in 1978, in commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the College of Law, the Justitia Officium Award is presented annually. An individual bronze plaque bearing the recipient’s name and the year the award was presented is mounted in the lobby of the WVU Law Center.
Ms. ellen S. Cappellanti, jackson Kelly PllC Mr. Scott S. Segal, Segal law Firm Herbert S. Boreman ‘78-’79 Robert t. Donley ‘78-’79 John e. F. Wood ‘79-’80 Charles C. Wise, Jr. ‘79-’80 Frank C. Haymond ‘80-’81 Hale J. Posten ‘80-’81 Stephen Ailes ‘81-’82 Robert G. Kelly ‘81-’82 Russell C. Dunbar ‘82-’83 Sec. Cyrus Vance ‘82-’83 Paul J. Kaufman ‘83-’84 Harry G. Shaffer ‘83-’84 Robert C. Byrd ‘84-’85 thomas m. Chambers ‘84-’85 Judith A. Herndon ‘85-’86 Paul n. Bowles ‘86-’87 Guy o. Farmer ‘87-’88 Harry e. moats ‘87-’88 Herbert H. Henderson ‘88-’89 Vincent V. Chaney ‘89-’90 Frances L. Horn ‘91-’92 Kenneth D. Gray ‘92-’93 Robert e. maxwell ‘93-’94 thomas B. miller ‘94-’95 William t. Brotherton, Jr. ‘95-’96 Paul L. Selby ‘95-’96 Arthur m. Recht ‘96-’97 elizabeth V. Hallanan ‘96-’97 thomas e. mcHugh ‘97-’98 Willard D. Lorensen ‘99-’00 margaret L. Workman ‘99-’00 Charles H. Haden II ‘00-’01 John L. mcClaugherty ‘00-’01 John t. Copenhaver, Jr. ‘01-’02 John e. Jenkins, Jr. ‘01-’02 Robert B. King ‘02-’03 m. Blane michael ‘02-’03 Joseph Simpson Farland ‘03-’04 Sue Seibert Farnsworth ‘03-’04 Irene m. Keeley ‘04-’05 Frederick P. Stamp, Jr. ‘04-’05 Joseph R. Goodwin ‘05-’06 thomas R. Goodwin ‘05-’06 George R. Farmer, Jr. ‘06-’07 J. Davitt mcAteer ‘06-’07 thomas B. Bennett ‘07-’08 Charlotte R. Lane ‘07-’08 Joseph P. Albright ’08-‘09 John Robert Clifford ’08-‘09 Irene C. Berger ’09-‘10 Stanley m. Hostler ’09-‘10 Charles m. Love III ’10-‘11 Robert m. Steptoe, Jr. ’10-‘11 PASt JUSTITIA OFFICIUM AWARD ReCIPIentS
CommenCement 2012 | 42 Ellen S. Cappellanti is the Leader of the Jackson Kelly Firm’s Corporate and Business Practice Group. She assists clients in a wide variety of commercial transactions, including financings, leasings, acquisitions, and real estate development projects. She also regularly represents debtors, creditors, and trustees in business bankruptcies and out-of-court restructurings. ms. Cappellanti is the past chair of the Standing Bankruptcy Committee of the State Bar and is in the Best Lawyers in America® under the bankruptcy, corporate mergers, and acquisitions and real estate designations. She is a member of the American College of Real estate Lawyers. She is recognized by Chambers USA, America’s Leading Business Lawyers, as a preeminent Corporate/m&A lawyer. In the 2011 edition of Chambers USA, sources said ms. Cappellanti’s “connections in the state make it easy for us to reach the right people.” She served as the President of the governing council of the West Virginia Law Institute and is a master (emeritus) of the Judge John A. Field, Jr. Inn of Court. ms. Cappellanti is a member of the Judicial Conference of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. She is a member of the West Virginia Bar and has been admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth and Sixth Circuits, and the United States Supreme Court of Appeals. ms. Cappellanti is committed to community service. Appointed by West Virginia Governor Joe manchin in 2007, she serves as a member of the West Virginia University Board of Governors. She is the representative of the Board of Governors on the West Virginia United Health System Board. She serves on the Honorary Board of the Contemporary American theater Festival, Inc. She is the executive Vice President and member of the Board of Directors of the Clay Center of the Arts and Sciences. She is the past Co Chair of Advantage Valley, Inc. and past President and member of the Board of Directors of the Discover the Real West Virginia Foundation. She has participated in four trade missions to the Far east with Senator John D. Rockefeller IV, and in a 2007 trade mission to China with Governor Joe manchin. ms. Cappellanti also has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Charleston, West Virginia, bank of Branch Banking and trust Company. ms. Cappellanti graduated from West Virginia University in 1977 and served as student body vice-president while an undergraduate. She graduated in 1980 from the West Virginia University College of Law, where she was selected as a member of order of the Coif and order of the Barristers. While in law school, she was a member of the West Virginia University College of Law moot Court Board and the national moot Court team and served as Lead Articles editor of the West Virginia Law Review. ms. Cappellanti is a past recipient of the YWCA of Charleston Women of Achievement Award and the WVU College of Law Women’s Law Caucus Distinguished Women in the Law Award. Scott S. Segal thrives on the practice of law, and his arena of choice is the courtroom. He concentrates on representing catastrophically injured people or the estates of those killed due to the negligence of others. Some of the types of cases he handles involve industrial accidents, aviation tragedies, tractor trailer crashes, train wrecks, mining accidents, electrocutions, workplace injuries, and injuries from defective products. mr. Segal also has a major practice emphasis on class action litigation and complex mass litigation. the types of class and complex cases he has handled include asbestos litigation, pharmaceuticals, insurance practices, and a wide range of consumer matters. mr. Segal earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Vermont in 1977. He earned his J.D. in 1981 from the West Virginia University College of Law. mr. Segal excelled in trial and advocacy skills during law school. He was a member of the moot Court Board, the national Appellate Competition team, and the national trial Competition team. He achieved recognition with the award of the prestigious order of the Barristers and the marlyn e. Lugar best advocate award. He has been an avid supporter of both the University of Vermont, where he received the Alumni of Achievement Award, and West Virginia University, where he was honored with the most Loyal Alumni mountaineer Award. mr. Segal has many significant accomplishments for his clients. For instance, he obtained a $25 million jury verdict for a physician who had been treated improperly by a hospital. mr. Segal was co-trial counsel in litigation regarding the improper payment of gas royalties to thousands of West Virginians. the jury awarded $405 million to the plaintiffs. mr. Segal was co-lead counsel in the West Virginia diet drug litigation, which was successfully resolved. He was co-lead counsel in the West Virginia litigation involving the diabetes drug, Rezulin, which is one of the few such cases in the country to overcome legal challenges and reach resolution. mr. Segal was in the forefront of asbestos litigation and has successfully tried and resolved over 15, 000 asbestos and/or mesothelioma cases. mr. Segal has presented over 40 continuing legal presentations in West Virginia and throughout the United States. He presented on several occasions “ethics and Leadership” on a tour of all United States Air Force Bases in europe. mr. Segal is a member of and involved in numerous professional associations. In 1998, mr. Segal was inducted into the Inner Circle of Advocates, which has a limited membership of one hundred of the best plaintiffs’ trial lawyers in the United States. Some of his other associations include the American College of trial Lawyers, the American Association for Justice – Leader’s Forum, the American Board of trial Advocates, the West Virginia Association for Justice - Board of Governors, and the Fourth Circuit Judicial Conference. mr. Segal is President of the Segal & Davis Family Foundation which supports programs for education, children, and animal protection. He has served on many boards, including the University of Vermont Foundation, the national Youth Science Foundation Board of trustees, and make-A-Wish Foundation of Western Pennsylvania and Southern West Virginia. mr. Segal resides in Charleston with his wife, the Honorable Robin Jean Davis; their son, oliver; and their golden retrievers, Lear and Jackson. CommenCement 2012 | 43 Jaclyn Faulkner Ashe In honor of my loving husband, Jeremy. thank you for believing in me and supporting me through this journey. I love you so much!
In honor of my loving parents. thank you for all the love and prayers. I love you. Jacqueline Brooke Atchison In honor of my parents, Jack and melody; wonderful fiancé, Kevin; and family. thank you for loving and supporting me through this journey.
In honor of my family; thank you for all your love and support!
In honor of my parents and grandparents – I am thankful for your guidance and love. Sara Elizabeth Brown In honor of my parents, Alan and Linda Brown. thanks for all your love and support. Patrick Lee Cimino In honor of mom, Dad, Kevin, Katy, neal, and Amy. thank you for everything. L. G. Corder In honor of emmett, who inspires me, and tracie, who is my biggest supporter. I love you both. Jack Christopher Dolance II In memory of my grandfather (Poppaw), my mother, and my father. to my amazing family: thank you for your love, support, and patience. today is for you. Andrew Joseph Harris In memory of Gregg Harris and Grace tenant.
In honor of my mom and dad, Jade, Jesse, and Paige. thank you for your love, encouragement, wisdom, and patience. I love you all and couldn’t have made it without you. Rachel Ann Karpency In honor of my family. thanks for all your love and support. I love you!
In honor of my parents, David and nada Lind. thank you for all that you’ve taught me and for giving me the encouragement I’ve needed these past three years. Sarah Bethany Massey In memory of mayme massey, James massey, Louis murad, and Anna Cater murad. Aaron Russell Matthes In honor of my family: Helene, Gary, noelle, and Sam. thanks for all your support. Marianne Demega Monkam In honor of eric monthe, supportive fiancé and best friend.
In honor of my parents, Jerry and Louise moore. thanks for always believing in me. thank you to all of my family and friends for the continuous support. Warren Jason Morgan In honor of Dan, margaret, Jalea, Sarah, and Barney. Live long and prosper.
Marjorie Anne Mullins In honor of my parents, Leslie and Kerry mullins, and my fiancé, Casey thornton. thank you for all of your love and support.
In honor of my family, for your love and unwavering support. thank you.
In honor of matt, mom, Dad, Hampton, and family. thank you for all your love and support. Lindsey Bennett Smith In honor of my mom, dad, and sister for always believing in and supporting me. thank you Smith, Gill, and Vinall families.
In honor of my parents, michael and Alisa, and my grandparents, ed, Karen, and marie. In honor of Gil, Cody, and Ciarra. thank you for all your support. In memory of my grandfather, George turner.
Tiffany Renee VanderKolk In honor of my incredibly supportive parents and husband: Joe, melody and Vance. You mean everything to me, and I would not be where I am today without your sacrifices. Brittany Leah Vascik In honor of my parents, Jim and Debra. Your support is encouraging, motivating, and never ending. thanks for everything you do and for always believing in me! In honor of my brother, Parker. thank you for always pushing me to succeed. Chad Thomas Webb In honor of my parents and grandparents, terry and Sherrie and Vida and estil. I love you so much, and I’ll never be able to repay everything you’ve done for me. William Shane Wilson In honor of my parents, Richard and Diana Wilson. thank you for your love and support through the years. Steven Sheldon Wolfe In honor of Robert and Sarah Wolfe. Your love and support made today possible.
dediCationS in MeMory oF and in Honor oF the Class of 2012 has presented a collective gift to the College of Law. this class gift is comprised of individual contributions given by the following members who wish to recognize those who have supported them in their quest to master the discipline of law. CommenCement 2012 | 44 Student MarSHalS William Shane Wilson President Student Bar Association noah alexander Barnes Chief Justice moot Court Board jessie Feather reckart editor-in-Chief West Virginia Law Review jared thomas Moore President marlyn e. Lugar trial Association 2011-2012 Wvu ColleGe oF laW FaCulty
jena Martin amerson Associate Professor of Law Gerald G. ashdown James H. “Buck” & June m. Harless robert M. Bastress John W. Fisher II Professor of Law Kelly Behre Visiting Associate Professor of Law Michael Blumenthal Visiting Professor of Law Greg Bowman Associate Professor of Law thomas C. Cady Professor of Law vincent P. Cardi Bowles, Rice, mcDavid, Graff & Love Professor of Law Franklin d. Cleckley Arthur B. Hodges Professor of Law Barton Z. Cowan Visiting Professor of Law andré cummings Professor of Law Charles r. diSalvo Woodrow A. Potesta Professor of Law james r. elkins Professor of Law atiba ellis Associate Professor of Law john W. Fisher ii William J. maier, Jr. Dean emeritus Professor of Law james j. Friedberg Hale J. and Roscoe P. Posten Professor of Law david C. Hardesty, jr. WVU President emeritus Professor of Law jessica Haught Visiting teaching Associate Professor of Law, LRRW david l. Krech teaching Associate Professor of Law, LRRW Director, Appellate Advocacy robert G. lathrop Visiting Professor of Law Patricia lee Visiting Associate Professor of Law Director, entrepreneurship Law Clinic anne M. lofaso Associate Dean Faculty Research & Development Professor of Law 2011-2012 Wvu ColleGe oF laW adMiniStratorS joyce e. McConnell the William J. maier, Jr. Dean thomas R. Goodwin Professor of Law Gregory elkins Associate Dean, Administration & Finance anne M. lofaso Associate Dean Faculty Research & Development Professor of Law john e. taylor Associate Dean, Academic Affairs John W. Fisher II Professor of Law janet armistead Assistant Dean, Student Affairs valerie Hunt Assistant Dean, Development jessica justice Assistant Dean West Virginia Continuing Legal education jennifer Powell Assistant Dean, Career Services Megan annitto Director, Center for Law & Public Service tina jernigan Director, Admissions Susan Wolford Acting Director WVU College of Law Library rosalind lister Assistant Director, Career Services Kristin Brumley Integrated marketing Specialist Communications
joyce e. McConnell William J. maier, Jr. Dean thomas R. Goodwin Professor of Law Marjorie a. Mcdiarmid Steptoe & Johnson Professor of Law & technology Patrick C. McGinley Charles H. Haden, Jr. Professor of Law james a. Mclaughlin Robert L. Shuman Professor of Law dale P. olson Professor of Law thomas o. Patrick teaching Associate Professor of Law, LRRW alison Peck Associate Professor of Law William rhee Associate Professor of Law Camille M. riley Associate Professor of Law larry v. Starcher Visiting Lecturer john e. taylor Associate Dean Academic Affairs Professor of Law Hollee S. temple teaching Associate Professor of Law Director, LRRW Matthew titolo Visiting Associate Professor of Law Sean tu Associate Professor of Law james van nostrand Associate Professor of Law Director, Center for energy & Sustainable Development Suzanne Weise Visiting Associate Professor of Law Grace j. Wigal teaching Professor of Law Director, Academic excellence Program PRoFeSSoRS emeRItUS Forest j. Bowman Jackson & Kelly Professor emeritus William o. Morris Professor emeritus |
