Teresa Helmick concentrates her practice in the areas of commercial and mineral real estate, government affairs and election/campaign finance. Ms. Helmick has served in several positions in state government and has drafted legislation passed by the West Virginia legislature on various topics. She has also represented government agencies at the local, county and state level. She has represented clients on a variety of issues regarding election laws, campaign financing, lobbying and other activities of public officials pursuant to the West Virginia Ethics Act. Ms. Helmick was instrumental in the implementation of the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002 in West Virginia, which mandated election reforms.

AREAS OF CONCENTRATION

• Coal, oil & gas
• Commercial transactions
• Real estate
• Government affairs
• Election and campaign finance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2006           Steptoe & Johnson
2004-06      Jackson Kelly
2001-04      West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office
1998-2001   Bureau of Employment Programs
1997-98       Department of Tax and Revenue
1994-96       Department of Transportation

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• Greater Appalachian Basin Association of Lease and Title Analysts
• National Association of Lease and Title Analysts
• Energy & Mineral Law Foundation
• Republican National Lawyers Association
• Kanawha County Bar Association

INDUSTRY/ CIVIC MEMBERSHIPS

• Girl Scout Leader, Junior Troop #4880

PUBLICATIONS / SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

• Ms. Helmick has drafted legislation passed by the West Virginia Legislature on a variety of topics including election law, campaign finance and corporation law.
• Drafted West Virginia’s Help America Vote Act Plan of Implementation in accordance with federal law.
• Appeared on “Decision Makers” on WOWK-TV 13 regarding 527 political organizations.
• Various speaking engagements on election law topics.