WesBanco, Inc. Appoints Richard Laws as Chief Legal Counsel

Core Insights - WesBanco, Inc. has appointed Richard Laws as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Counsel, effective August 18, 2025, marking a strategic evolution in the company's legal leadership [1][2][4] - Laws brings over 25 years of legal experience, including his previous role as Chief Legal Officer at Northwest Bank, where he managed all legal activities for a $16 billion financial institution [2][4] - The appointment reflects WesBanco's commitment to building the necessary infrastructure to support long-term success, especially following its acquisition of Premier Financial Corp. [4][5] Company Overview - WesBanco, Inc. is a diversified, multi-state bank holding company with total assets of $27.6 billion as of June 30, 2025 [5] - The company offers a comprehensive range of financial services, including retail and commercial banking, trust, brokerage, wealth management, and insurance services [5] - WesBanco has received national recognition, including being named one of Forbes' Most Trusted Companies and Newsweek's America's Best Regional Banks [4]