Judy Margolin, a graduate of West Virginia University with a bachelor of science in Journalism, joined the firm in January 1997 as Communications and Government Relations Director.  She became the firm’s Executive Director in May 2006.

Before joining the firm, Judy was Senior Executive Assistant to Governor Gaston Caperton, where she coordinated Federal-State Relations, including working with the National Governors’ Association and the Democratic Governors’ Association, the White House and Congress, as well as coordinating gubernatorial appointments to boards and commissions. She served as a member of the Transition Team for Governor Bob Wise in 2001.  She has served as Executive Director of the West Virginia State Democratic Committee, is a veteran of several state-wide political campaigns and has conducted workshops on organizing campaigns and fund raising.  She continues to be active in campaign organizations.

Judy also served as administrative assistant to Governor Jay Rockefeller, as a state campaign coordinator for Senator Robert C. Byrd and as staff assistant to State Tax Commissioner David Hardesty.  Because of her background, Judy regularly works closely with officials throughout West Virginia and the federal government.  

A native of Charleston, Judy is a member of the Visiting Committee for Student Affairs at West Virginia University, has been active in various community and public school organizations.  She and her husband served as President of the Kanawha County Chapter of the WVU Parents Club and are the proud parents of three daughters.