Robert G. Lathrop
Professor of Law (1979)
Director, WV Law Institute
Education
B.A., Washington and Lee University, 1960
LL.B., Washington and Lee University, 1965
Student Contributor, Law Review
LL.M., New York University, 1966
Publications
- “Armco – A Narrow and Puzzling Test for Discriminatory State Taxes Under the Commerce Clause,” 63 Taxes 551 (1985)
- “Due Process and Commerce Clause Considerations Under the West Virginia Business and Occupation and Carrier Income Taxes – J.C.Penney to Milacron,” 85 W. Va. L. Rev. 307 (1983)
- “Due Process Considerations and the Apportionment of Dividend Income: A Dissent from the ASARCO and Woolworth Decisions,” Tax Notes, July 5, 1982
- “Short-Notice Termination Clauses in Coal Leases: Effect on Percentage Depletion,” 83 W. Va. L. Rev. 159 (1980)
Teaching/Administrative Experience
- Faculty, West Virginia University College of Law (1979-present)
- Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, West Virginia University College of Law
- Acting Dean, West Virginia University College of Law
Professional Background
- Associate, Downs, Rachlin & Martin
- Associate, Davis, Polk and Wardwell, New York City
- Commissioner of Taxes, State of Vermont