In a series profiling Morgantown, West Virginia, and leaders in the community, the Pittsburgh Business Times highlights Office Managing Partner Jill Cranston Rice, her career and Dinsmore’s involvement in the community.
Professionals chosen for the Leading Morgantown series range from the heads of West Virginia University and WVU Medicine, to real estate professionals, lawyers and bankers.
Below is part of Jill’s profile.
Why did you choose to build your career in Morgantown? My connection to Morgantown began long before law school. My brother and his family were already here, and my family’s Mountaineer roots run deep, so I’ve always felt a strong connection to WVU and this community. I came to Morgantown to attend the WVU College of Law and began my legal career in Charleston, where I practiced for 15 years. When the opportunity arose to return to Morgantown 14 years ago, it felt like coming home. What has kept me here is the combination of family, community and professional opportunity.
How do you view Dinsmore & Shohl’s role in Morgantown’s business community? We see ourselves as a strategic business partner to companies, institutions and entrepreneurs that are helping shape the region’s economy. As a firm with a national platform and five offices in West Virginia, we are uniquely positioned to connect local businesses with resources, opportunities and legal counsel that support growth and have the capabilities to serve the region’s vast needs. … Our goal is to help businesses meet their objectives.
Read Jill’s full interview here.