Susan Phillips serves as Steptoe & Johnson’s pro bono counsel. She represents the firm in the pro bono legal needs community, identifies pro bono projects, and monitors legal staffing on pro bono projects. Ms. Phillips provides direct legal representation to pro bono clients, focusing on abuse and neglect of minor children and domestic violence protection issues. Additionally, Ms. Phillips assists other firm attorneys in their pro bono endeavors.

AREAS OF CONCENTRATION

Pro Bono

• Provides advice and referral at legal intake clinics for Legal Aid of West Virginia Inc.
• Provides domestic violence representation for victims seeking protection

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1989     Steptoe & Johnson

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• Kanawha County Bar Association
• Defense Research Institute
• Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia

INDUSTRY / CIVIC MEMBERSHIPS

• St. Maria Goretti Guild
• Steering Committee, CASA of Kanawha County

PUBLICATIONS

• Ms. Phillips has lectured at seminars in West Virginia on professional liability and litigation issues.