About me
Kate White was recently named Executive Director of Legal Aid of West Virginia (LAWV) in April 2025. Kate first came to Legal Aid of West Virginia in 2009, via a Skadden Fellowship. For nearly thirteen years, she served as LAWV's Access to Services Manager. In that role, she oversaw LAWV’s statewide Application Line and access to Legal Aid services, along with the operation of LAWV’s pro bono program.
A native of West Virginia, Kate graduated with a B.A. from Carnegie Mellon University and received her J.D. from West Virginia University College of Law in 2007. She is active in her community, volunteering for several nonprofit organizations and at her children's schools. Kate is based in Charleston, West Virginia.
