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RICHMOND, Va. (January 5, 2026) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that Patrice L. Lewis has been promoted to the partnership, effective January 1, 2026. Serving as Government Affairs Director of Gentry Locke Consulting and partner with Gentry Locke, Lewis plays a key role in helping clients manage complex regulatory and legislative challenges, offering guidance on data privacy and cybersecurity while providing strategic advice on economic development, government relations, and administrative affairs. Her prior experience includes work as a strategic marketing and communications consultant, outreach representative for U.S. Senator Mark R. Warner, and legislative assistant […]

Richmond, Va. (December 22, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce the addition of Makailah D. Lee as an associate in its Commercial Litigation group. Lee joins the firm’s Richmond office, where she will focus her practice on business, employment, and appellate litigation. Prior to joining Gentry Locke, Lee was a litigation associate with a Washington D.C. based firm and prior to that served as a Judicial Intern for the Honorable Lisa M. Lorish of the Court of Appeals of Virginia. “Makailah brings strong experience in litigation and appellate work,” said Gentry Locke Managing Partner […]

ROANOKE, Va. (December 9, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is proud to announce that Partner Thomas J. Bondurant Jr. has been named to the 2025 Forbes America’s Best-in-State Lawyers list, an inaugural recognition that highlights the nation’s top legal talent. Bondurant is one of only eight lawyers selected in Virginia, the only Virginia lawyer recognized in the area of white collar defense, and one of just twenty attorneys nationwide honored for excellence in white collar defense. Bondurant leads the firm’s White Collar Defense, Investigations & Compliance practice group.  He represents corporations and individuals in all phases of […]

ROANOKE Va. (December 5, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that Kiara P. Anguiano, Emily E. Brooks, Haley J. Cerretani, J. Cole Gayle, and Carter B. Leverette, have joined the firm as Associates. “We are pleased to welcome this exceptional group of young attorneys who have already been a part of the Gentry Locke team as summer associates during their law school tenures,” said Gentry Locke Managing Partner Brett Marston. “They each bring unique experiences and enthusiasm to the firm, and we are excited to see them begin their legal careers at Gentry Locke.” […]

ROANOKE, Va. (December 2, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that 26 attorneys have been named to Virginia Business magazine’s 2025 Legal Elite list. The list is determined by peer votes and is divided into 21 legal specialties. The Gentry Locke attorneys recognized in the 2025 Legal Elite list and the areas in which they are recognized include: David R. Berry – Appellate Law Thomas J. Bondurant, Jr. – Criminal Law Karen L. Cohen – Real Estate/Land Use John G. Danyluk – Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Technology Chip (John G.) Dicks – Administrative/Government/Legislative Michael J. Finney – Business […]

NORFOLK, Va. (December 1, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that former Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent and Counsel, Michael S. Gulland, has joined the firm’s Government and Regulatory Affairs and White Collar Defense, Investigations & Compliance practices as a partner. “We are thrilled to welcome Michael to the firm and our growing Norfolk office,” said Gentry Locke Managing Partner Brett Marston. “His extensive experience as an FBI executive-level attorney and federal law enforcement officer, combined with his proven litigation and investigative skills, uniquely positions him to advise clients navigating complex criminal, regulatory, […]