Nov. 1, 2009
Kathy Brown Considering Run for Kanawha County Judge
By Huntingtonnews.net Staff
Charleston, WV (HNN) - Charleston Attorney and former TV anchor Kathy Brown said on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 she is exploring a run for the Kanawha County bench whether she’s appointed to the position or not.
Brown is one of seven people chosen by a Judicial Selection Committee for an appointment by Governor Joe Manchin to fill the position soon to be vacated by Judge Irene Berger. Judge Berger was confirmed by the full United States Senate for a position on the federal bench.
“I have a very strong work ethic. People want their cases resolved quickly. I will put in the time it takes to get the work done and not let cases linger.” Brown said. “I would be honored to hold this position whether appointed or elected.” The election could be as early next year.
During her legal career, Brown has represented individuals, small businesses and multi-national corporations. In this recession, she provided free legal help to those fighting home foreclosure and to those trying to collect their unemployment benefits. Brown has experience in several areas of the law and has worked with many community organizations.
“Working with children has always been one of my main interests in an effort to make their lives healthier and more productive.” Brown said, “As a judge, I would work outside the court with educators, parents, and law enforcement to create innovative programs that help keep our kids out of trouble.” For two decades, Kathy Brown was heavily involved with the Jerry Lewis Telethon to raise money for children fighting muscular diseases. She also was instrumental in bringing to light critical issues that helped children through a segment on the news titled “Kathy’s Kids.”
“I have spent my life fighting for folks and trying to make a difference in the community,” Brown said. During her twenty-two years as an investigative reporter and anchor, she won numerous awards for uncovering injustices and investigating political corruption. Kathy was the first reporter to bring out details of mistakes in the State Police Crime lab, which lead to innocent men being freed from prison. She also reported and uncovered the extent of ties between drug dealing and office holders in Mingo County where more than eighty people were indicted. “The integrity of the justice system has always been important to me,” Brown said. “My life’s work proves that I can be impartial. I have no particular ties to anyone that would interfere with my ability to make fair decisions.”
Brown moved to Kanawha County from Huntington in 1995 to manage the Charleston news bureau for WSAZ-TV. She helped develop an award-winning and innovative process for delivering the news. This process allowed a greater number of people to receive their local news.
Brown graduated from West Virginia University’s College of Law in 2001. She worked part time at WSAZ throughout law school. At the same time, she worked as a law clerk for West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Margaret Workman when Justice Workman was in private practice. Brown excelled at Law School, writing and editing for Law Review. She graduated as a member of Order of the Barristers, an honor for outstanding performance at oral argument.
Brown is currently handling litigation for individuals and small businesses. Her office is located at 405 Capitol Street, Suite 1001, Charleston, West Virginia. She can be contacted at 304-720-2351 and via e-mail at KathyBrownLaw@gmail.com.
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Kathy Brown Considering Run for Kanawha County Judge
By Huntingtonnews.net Staff
Charleston, WV (HNN) - Charleston Attorney and former TV anchor Kathy Brown said on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 she is exploring a run for the Kanawha County bench whether she’s appointed to the position or not.
Brown is one of seven people chosen by a Judicial Selection Committee for an appointment by Governor Joe Manchin to fill the position soon to be vacated by Judge Irene Berger. Judge Berger was confirmed by the full United States Senate for a position on the federal bench.
“I have a very strong work ethic. People want their cases resolved quickly. I will put in the time it takes to get the work done and not let cases linger.” Brown said. “I would be honored to hold this position whether appointed or elected.” The election could be as early next year.
During her legal career, Brown has represented individuals, small businesses and multi-national corporations. In this recession, she provided free legal help to those fighting home foreclosure and to those trying to collect their unemployment benefits. Brown has experience in several areas of the law and has worked with many community organizations.
“Working with children has always been one of my main interests in an effort to make their lives healthier and more productive.” Brown said, “As a judge, I would work outside the court with educators, parents, and law enforcement to create innovative programs that help keep our kids out of trouble.” For two decades, Kathy Brown was heavily involved with the Jerry Lewis Telethon to raise money for children fighting muscular diseases. She also was instrumental in bringing to light critical issues that helped children through a segment on the news titled “Kathy’s Kids.”
“I have spent my life fighting for folks and trying to make a difference in the community,” Brown said. During her twenty-two years as an investigative reporter and anchor, she won numerous awards for uncovering injustices and investigating political corruption. Kathy was the first reporter to bring out details of mistakes in the State Police Crime lab, which lead to innocent men being freed from prison. She also reported and uncovered the extent of ties between drug dealing and office holders in Mingo County where more than eighty people were indicted. “The integrity of the justice system has always been important to me,” Brown said. “My life’s work proves that I can be impartial. I have no particular ties to anyone that would interfere with my ability to make fair decisions.”
Brown moved to Kanawha County from Huntington in 1995 to manage the Charleston news bureau for WSAZ-TV. She helped develop an award-winning and innovative process for delivering the news. This process allowed a greater number of people to receive their local news.
Brown graduated from West Virginia University’s College of Law in 2001. She worked part time at WSAZ throughout law school. At the same time, she worked as a law clerk for West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Margaret Workman when Justice Workman was in private practice. Brown excelled at Law School, writing and editing for Law Review. She graduated as a member of Order of the Barristers, an honor for outstanding performance at oral argument.
Brown is currently handling litigation for individuals and small businesses. Her office is located at 405 Capitol Street, Suite 1001, Charleston, West Virginia. She can be contacted at 304-720-2351 and via e-mail at KathyBrownLaw@gmail.com.
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