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ROANOKE, Va. (June 10, 2026) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that it has once again been recognized as Best Law Firm – Platinum in The Roanoker magazine’s 2026 Best of Roanoke readers’ poll. The platinum award is the highest honor bestowed in a category. Additionally, Gentry Locke partner Matt W. Broughton, was named Best Lawyer – Gold. “We are honored to be recognized once again by the readers of The Roanoker,” said Managing Partner, K. Brett Marston. “This recognition from the Roanoke community is a meaningful testament to the trust we have built and […]

LYNCHBURG, Va. (June 5, 2026) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that partner Andrew O. Gay was sworn in as the President of the Lynchburg Bar Association on May 14 at the Boonsboro Country Club. He will serve a one-year term leading the voluntary professional organization, which is dedicated to supporting the legal profession and promoting the administration of justice throughout Lynchburg and the surrounding region. “Andrew has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, professionalism, and a deep commitment to serving both the legal profession and the Lynchburg community,” said Managing Partner, K. Brett Marston. “We are proud to see him sworn in […]

ROANOKE, Va. (June 4, 2026) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke has been recognized as a leading Virginia law firm by Chambers USA in the practice areas of: Construction Labor & Employment Litigation: General Commercial Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations The firm’s White Collar Defense, Investigations & Compliance practice is ranked Band 2 by Chambers USA. Leader of the practice, Thomas J. Bondurant, is ranked individually in Band 1, and John G. Danyluk is recognized as an Up & Coming attorney. Monica Taylor Monday, Chair of Gentry Locke’s Executive Board, is a member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation team, where she leads […]

ROANOKE, Va. (June 3, 2026) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that Jennifer B. Treadway has joined the firm as an Associate. Treadway will be joining the firm’s General Commercial practice group where she will be working in a variety of specialties including general corporate matters, intellectual property, and privacy law. Prior to joining Gentry Locke full time, Treadway spent the 2025 summer with the firm as a Summer Associate. During law school, she served as a Judicial Intern for the Honorable Justice William D. Cohen of the Vermont Supreme Court. “We are excited to have Jennifer […]

Lynchburg, Va. (May 29, 2026) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that partner Andrew O. Gay was named to Lynchburg Business Magazine’s 2026 Top 20 Under 40 list. The ranking recognizes individuals who are established business leaders who have a strong record of innovation in their fields, outstanding performance in their businesses, and a clear track record of meaningful community involvement. To read the full honoree list, click here. “Andrew is a standout lawyer who consistently exemplifies excellence in all facets of his practice,” said Managing Partner, K. Brett Marston. “He’s played an integral part […]

ROANOKE, Va. (May 29, 2026) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is excited to welcome seven law students as Summer Associates for the 2026 summer program: John Camacho, Carly Carpenter, Laney Hull, Sam McGuinn, Randall “Randy” Shirey, Brendan Wells, and Cole Younger. These future attorneys bring diverse academic experiences, strong intellectual curiosity, and a shared commitment to excellence in the legal profession. Camacho is pursuing his J.D. at the Washington & Lee School of Law. He will work in our Roanoke office and has earned his bachelor’s degree from Roanoke College. Carpenter is attending William & Mary Law School and will work […]

ROANOKE, Va. (May 1, 2026) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke proudly congratulates Randolph-Macon College on winning the inaugural Gentry Locke Cup. Randolph-Macon College secured first place with 57 points, winning a total of 28 games against participating schools. The University of Lynchburg and Virginia Wesleyan University tied for second place with 51 points, followed by Roanoke College. “Congratulations to Randolph-Macon College, their teams, student-athletes, and everyone involved on winning the first Gentry Locke Cup,” said Brett Marston, Managing Partner at Gentry Locke. “We are excited to establish a tradition that not only fosters friendly rivalry but also invests directly in […]

ROANOKE, Va. (May 1, 2026) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that 11 of the firm’s attorneys have been named to the 2026 Virginia Super Lawyers® list and nine attorneys have been named to the 2026 Virginia Rising Stars list. Additionally, for the eighth consecutive year, Monica Monday, Head of Gentry Locke’s Appeals & Critical Issues practice, has been named to all three of the publication’s “Top Lists,” including the “Top 100 in Virginia,” the “Top 50 Women in Virginia,” and she is ranked number three on the “Top 10 in Virginia.” Gentry Locke’s Managing […]