Sharon Flanery

Sharon earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering from West Virginia University in 1978 and was the first female graduate of the program. She began her career as a petroleum engineer before attending law school at Duquesne University, while continuing to work full-time.

Throughout her career, Sharon has held many leadership positions in engineering and energy companies. She has received a variety of prestigious awards, including an honorary doctorate from the WVU Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources.

Sharon is a member at Steptoe & Johnson PLLC and Chairs its Energy and Natural Resources department and has also served as a four term member of its Executive Committee.  Her past work history includes the role of Vice President of Exploration at Columbia Natural Resources in Charleston, WV. She sits on the Visiting Committees for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering Department and currently Chairs the Visiting Committee for Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University.