Michael McGlothlin

Michael "Mickey" McGlothlin is an Appalachian public figure from Southwest Virginia. He began his career in public service when he was elected to Commonwealth's Attorney of Buchanan County, Virginia in 1979. Not seeking a second term, he co-founded the McGlothlin & Wife Law Firm in his native , Grundy. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s he participated in numerous political, civic, and educational boards around Southwest Virginia and the state of Virginia. He heavily advocated for the establishment of the Appalachian School of Law and the University of Appalachia College of Pharmacy. Since its creation, he has served on the Board of Visitors for both schools and also has served as President of the University of Appalachia College of Pharmacy.

On June 12, 2007, McGlothlin lost a bid for the Democratic Party nomination for the 3rd District Seat of the Virginia House of Delegates.^[1]