WVU ADR Society hosting Anita Casey, Executive Director of WV State Bar

The West Virginia University College of Law's ADR Society is honored to be hosting Anita Casey, Executive Director of the West Virginia State Bar, on Monday, March 5 at noon in Room 164. She will be discussing ways to get involved in mediation at the various levels. Thanks to Jennifer Dempsey for providing the short bio below:

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Anita Casey is a native of Charleston, West Virginia. She attended the University of Kentucky where she received undergraduate degrees in english and education and a master’s degree in library science. After working as a librarian early in her career, Mrs. Casey decided to go to law school. She travelled to WVU where she earned her law degree in 1982.

After graduating from the WVU College of Law, Mrs. Casey practiced law for 25 years. As a partner at what became MacCorkle, Lavender & Casey PLLC, Anita focused primarily on civil defense litigation and worked extensively as a mediator. She has conducted hundreds of mediations and arbitrations, both in her private practice and while serving as a panel member for United States Arbitration and Mediation, Resolute Systems Inc., JAMS/Endispute, and Justus/MANA. She was selected as a “Super Lawyer” in the West Virginia Super Lawyers magazine and was recognized four consecutive years (2005-2008) as one of the Best Lawyers in America. In addition to practicing and mediating, Mrs. Casey has spoken numerous times for the National Business Institute, WVU College of Law’s Continuing Legal Education Program, the WV State Bar, WV Trial Lawyers, the Defense Trial Counsel of WV, and Kanawha County Schools, among others.

In 2008, Anita Casey became the first female Executive Director of the West Virginia State Bar and she still holds this position today. Apart from her work in and out of the courtroom, Anita regularly volunteers with her church and her son’s Boy Scout troop. She also served as an officer for various athletic organizations and on the Keep-A-Child in School board of directors. 

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Feel free to email me with any questions. Hope to see you there!

Alicia Lauderman

President, WVU Alternative Dispute Resolution Society

alauderm@mix.wvu.edu