Ms. Connelly graduated with distinction from the University of Iowa, earning a B.S. in 1975. She received her Juris Doctor with honors in 1980 from Ohio State University. She was admitted to the West Virginia State Bar in 1980.

 

ADMITTED TO PRACTICE:
West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
United States District Court Southern District of West Virginia
United States District Court Northern District of West Virginia

 

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
West Virginia Lawyer Disciplinary Board: 2000-2006 (Chairperson 2004-2006)
West Virginia State Bar New Rules Committee: 2003-2007 West Virginia State Bar Judicial Selection Committee: 2004-2006

 

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
Cabell County Bar Association (President 1999-2000)
West Virginia State Bar Association