Kate White, Executive Director

Kate first came to Legal Aid of West Virginia in 2009, via a Skadden Fellowship, a national public interest law award. She previously served as LAWV’s Access to Services Manager, and was named Executive Director in 2025.

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 based in Charleston and is active in her community, serving as a volunteer for several nonprofit organizations, community coach, and more. Kate is also a proud mother of three, and both she and her husband, Ryan White, serve the legal community and are involved in public education efforts.