Matney Named EMLS Treasurer

        The Energy & Mineral Law Society welcomes Matthew Matney as Treasurer for the 2013-2014 academic year. Matney is from Williamson, West Virginia, and graduated from Marshal University with a B.S. in Criminal Justice in 2010. Among his most important duties is managing membership records for the EMLS.

        Before coming to the Appalachian School of Law in 2012, Matney spent two years working for the Norfolk-Southern Railroad. His time working as a conductor on trains hauling coal, along with his experience growing up in the heart of the West Virginia coalfields, sparked his interest in energy and mineral law. Matney is also a volunteer with the Appalachian School of Law’s mentorship program, and an active member of organizations including Phi Delta Phi (a legal honorary society), the Environmental Law Society, and the Grundy Lions Club. For questions or to get involved, you can reach him at MMatney15@my.asl.edu

 

Morehead Native Named Secretary of EMLS

        The Energy & Mineral Law Society welcomes Staci Shelton Montgomery as Secretary for the 2013-2014 year.  Ms. Shelton Montgomery is from Morehead, Kentucky, and intends to return there to practice law. She will be organizing various events throughout the year, including the Arbor Day event in 2014.  For questions or to get involved, Staci can be reached at sshelton15@my.asl.edu. You can also connect with Staci on LinkedIn by using the tab at the right of the screen.

 

        Staci graduated from Maysville Community College in 2002 with a degree in nursing and Morehead State University with a bachelor’s degree in Criminology in 2012.  She has over 11 years of work experiencs in insurance, healthcare and academia.  Staci is very active on the campus of the Appalachian School of Law and will concurrently serve as Vice President of VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program), as Vice President of Education for Toastmasters and as an active member in several other student organizations.  Staci has been selected as the 2L Ambassador for the Appalachian School of Law and is a volunteer in the ASL mentoring program.