The scholarship, first funded in the 2009-10 school year, will be renamed the Justice Larry V. Starcher Public Service Scholarship in honor of Justice Starcher, who served on the WVU College of Law’s faculty for many years. Board President Lucien Lewin said the name change would celebrate the incredible life and legacy of the late Justice Starcher, who was a friend, colleague, and mentor to many students, attorneys, and jurists over the years.
Tessa White, the Foundation's executive director, expressed her gratitude for the gift and explained that it would allow for the enhancement of the Foundation's programs and services for additional grants to be made for years to come. She emphasized that this donation comes at a time when funds for legal services are at a historically high level.
The West Virginia Bar Foundation is dedicated to advancing the administration of justice and improving access to legal services for West Virginia's citizens. With this remarkable gift, the Foundation will be better equipped to achieve its mission and significantly impact the lives of those in need of legal assistance.
