Registration: Thursday, October 26, 2023 The Institute for Advanced Learning & Research – 150 Slayton Ave, Danville Cost: $49.00 (includes lunch) Deadline to RSVP: October 5 Register Here Schedule: 8:00-8:30 | Sign-in and Light Refreshments and Pastries 8:30-9:30 | The Dreaded Never-Ending Leave of Absence and Return to Work Issues: FMLA, ADA, and Worker’s Compensation | Presenter: Paul Klockenbrink 9:30-10:00 | Impacts of AI in the Workplace | Presenter: Harrison Richards 10:00-10:15 | Break 10:15-11:30 | Hot Topics Roundtable (including Cannabis, Pregnancy, NLRB, & OSHA) | Presenters: Todd Leeson and Spencer Wiegard 11:30-12:15 | Updates on Recent Federal Court Decisions | […]
Lynchburg: Tuesday, May 2, 2023 The Virginian Hotel Roanoke: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 The Hotel Roanoke We have reached capacity and registration is now closed for both programs. Download Program Materials Former Vice President of Talent and Acquisition for Chick-fil-A, Dee Ann Turner will be joining us for a special lunch talk about building a remarkable organizational culture at the Roanoke session. 7:45-8:30 | Complimentary Breakfast and Sign-in 8:30-9:30 | Employees Say the Darndest Things | Presenter: Cate Jackson 9:30–10:30 | Truth Justice…and Recent Developments and Trends in Federal Employment Law | Presenters: Todd Leeson and Harrison Richards 10:30-10:45 | […]
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Roanoke Friday, October 6, 2023 The Hotel Roanoke Registration has closed Virtual Friday, October 6, 2023 Online through GoToWebinar Register for Virtual Richmond Thursday, October 12, 2023 The Dewey Gottwald Center Registration has closed Read about the Gentry Locke Seminars in this brochure below. Roanoke CLE Credits: Approved for 7.00 total hours, 2 of ethics Virtual CLE Credits: Approved for 7.00 total hours, 2 of ethics Richmond CLE Credits: Approved for 5.00 total hours, 1.5 of ethics In-person attendees will receive a Virginia MCLE Board Certification of Attendance Form at the conclusion of the program. Virtual attendees will receive […]
Gentry Locke is proud to bring you TWO Gentry Locke CLE Seminars in 2022! Join us for the 2022 Gentry Locke Seminar! Due to increased demand, we are expanding our CLE curriculum to the Richmond market! The program content overlaps, but they are not identical. The amount of CLE credit for each program is also slightly different. Read about our Gentry Locke CLEs, below: Register Now! Roanoke LIVE In-Person Roanoke Virtual Richmond LIVE In-Person PRINT or DOWNLOAD the brochure here. CLE Credits Roanoke’s CLE is seeking approval for 7.33 hours of CLE credits, two of which will cover Ethics. […]
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If only wishing made our HR compliance so! Sign up to attend Gentry Locke’s LIVE in-person Employment Law Symposium today! Registration is now CLOSED Refunds: Our policy is to allow the switching of attendees or event locations if needed. Full refunds will be made by check if canceled no less than two weeks prior to the event date. All refunds will be made by check, no matter how the registration was paid. Questions? Contact event support at glrm@gentrylocke.com Schedule 7:45-8:30 | Complimentary Breakfast and Sign-in 8:30-9:00 | The New Virginia Employment Law Landscape | Presenters: Todd Leeson, […]
On December 8, 2021, Gentry Locke Partner Bill Gust spoke at a conference for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The presentation covered what a contractor needs to know when considering an ESOP as part of a succession/continuity and ownership transfer strategy, what questions to ask, and how to analyze an ESOP alternative in a construction environment.
“Current Trends and the Initial Aftermath of the New July 2020 Employment Laws” Paul Klockenbrink and David Paxton May 11th 75-minutes This seminar will provide an update on current trends we are seeing in our practice as it relates to EEOC charges, employment litigation and compliance issues. We will discuss proactive and practical steps that should be taken to prepare for the ongoing and much anticipated increase in state employment claims, training and handbook updates, terminating employment, and how the new Virginia laws are impacting employers. Register here! “Dollars and Sense: Employee Compensation, Pay Equity, and What to Expect […]
A lunch-time series with Q&A – presented by: David Paxton, Christen Church, Erin Harrigan, Cate Huff, Paul Klockenbrink, Todd Leeson, Kelsey Martin, Matthew Moran, and Jeff Howard (ARCpoint Labs) Latest COVID-19 Guidance, Return to Work & PPP Forgiveness May 12 12:15pm-1:30pm David Paxton, Christen Church, and Jeff Howard Register Here New Employment Laws Effective July 1 – Are You Ready? May 27 12:15pm-1:30pm Todd Leeson, Kelsey Martin, and Matthew Moran Register Here Beyond the Headlines: Virginia Values Act Will Transform Employment Litigation in Virginia: What You Need to Know June 3 12:15pm-1:15pm Cate Huff and Todd Leeson […]
Important Symposium Update as of March 12, 2020 TO: Registrants for the Gentry Locke Labor & Employment Symposium RE: Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19) After careful evaluation, we have decided to postpone our Labor & Employment Symposium that was scheduled on March 17 in Lynchburg and March 19 in Roanoke. Protecting our attendees, speakers, and staff is our top priority. We will evaluate the landscape and will inform you of our future plans as soon as possible. We will assess any requests for refunds after we decide our future plans (that may also include webinars). Thank you for your patience and […]
On October 17, 2019, Gentry Locke Employment Law Partners Paul Klockenbrink and Catherine Huff co-presented at a Lynchburg Regional SHRM seminar. Their program focused on navigating the interplay of workers compensation, FMLA, and the ADA. Topics included extended leaves of absence, mental heath issues, intermittent leave, and the limits of reasonable accommodations. Klockenbrink and Huff explored real life examples to take an in depth look at these laws and provide practical solutions to these difficult issues faced by Human Resources and management.
On September 25, 2019, Gentry Locke Employment Law Partner Paul Klockenbrink co-presented at ALFA International’s Labor & Employment Regional Seminar. The panel, which included two other ALFA firm attorneys, covered non-compete agreements. These agreements have been under attack by a number of Courts and Legislatures in recent times. The panel discussed current judicial and legislative trends with non-competes, and offered insights and strategies to ensure the enforceability of these provisions in light of those trends.
On September 25, 2019 Gentry Locke Partner Bill Gust will speak at the September conference of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of The ESOP Association. Attendees will learn about “Indemnification, Insurance and ESOPs: Trends and Considerations for External and Internal ESOP Fiduciaries.”
On August 8, 2019 Partner Cate Huff will be part of an interactive panel discussing techniques for successful mediation at the 2019 Hospitality & Retail Law Practice Group Seminar in Seattle, Washington.
On August 9, 2019 Partner Paul Klockenbrink will speak about “What to Do in the Age of #MeToo” during the 2019 Hospitality & Retail Law Practice Group Seminar in Seattle, Washington.
Summer 2019, Robert Chambliss Light, Jr. will teach a three-hour course on Land Use and Zoning as Adjunct Professor at Liberty University Law School.
On July 16, 2019 Gentry Locke Partner Kevin Holt gave the plenary session lecture on professionalism in one’s dealings with other lawyers.
On July 19, 2019 Gentry Locke Partner Bill Gust will make a presentation before attendees of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) in Chicago, Illinois. The title of the presentation is “ESOPs: An Objective Overview of the Construction Industry.”
On May 15, 2019 Gentry Locke Partner Chip Dicks presented a legislative update on the 2019 General Assembly to members of the Northern Virginia Apartment Association. The meeting was held in Arlington, Virginia.
On May 10, 2019 Gentry Locke Partner Nick Leitch was a panelist at the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys (VADA) Spring Meeting in Staunton, Virginia. The topic was Ethical Advocacy in Mediation. Nick was joined by one other attorney and two retired judges.
On May 7, 2019, Gentry Locke Partner Spencer Wiegard co-presented a full day of training for members of the Associated General Contractors of Virginia (AGCVA) at the association’s Glen Allen, Virginia headquarters. Spencer was joined by David W. Spriggs, PE, who is Principal and Structural Engineering Division Manager for Draper Aden Associates. The full day of training will continue when they return to present on May 21, 2019.
On April 16, 2019 Gentry Locke attorney Alicha Grubb and Construction Practice chair Brett Marston spoke to the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Roanoke Valley Chapter. Attendees learned about key contract issues related to construction projects.
On April 10, 2019 Gentry Locke Partner Chip Dicks presented information to attendees of the Tom Tom Conference on using solar energy and the creativity of the private sector to enable localities to better address public school building needs. Below are Chip’s comments. Delegate Nick Rush and Senator Bill Stanley sponsored transformative legislation to create a new paradigm for building public schools and facilities, using solar energy and the creativity of the private sector. The private sector has come forward with a tool in the toolbox for localities to help address public school building needs. The private sector has showed […]
Master the brackets and score for your company by attending our 2019 Employment Law Symposium. It’s March Madness, HR style! Gentry Locke’s Employment Law attorneys will help you fill out your employment law brackets so you can successfully advance and WIN for your company. Register now to get a courtside seat for this full day of action! Professional Credits: As a SHRM Recertification Provider, Gentry Locke is recognized by SHRM to offer 5.5 hours of Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM for this day of programming. Additionally, this activity has met HR Certification Institute’s® (HRCI®) criteria for […]
Gentry Locke Partner Herschel Keller moderated a panel of presenters for attendees of the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Virginia’s 2019 Annual Convention. The convention took place at the Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs. Herschel is a past president of the Central District Committee for the AGC of Virginia, and services clients in our Lynchburg and Richmond offices.
On October 18, 2018, Gentry Locke Managing Partner Monica Monday and The Honorable Glen A. Huff, Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals of Virginia, presented a CLE session to attendees of the Solo & Small-Firm Practitioner Forum held in Wytheville, Virginia. “The Life of an Appeal in the Court of Appeals of Virginia” focused on some of the essentials lawyers need to know to effectively practice in the Court of Appeals of Virginia, including preserving error, filing the appeal, briefing and oral argument, and post-appeal filings and proceedings. The event was presented by the Virginia State Bar’s Conference of Local and Specialty Bar Associations, in […]
On September 27, 2018, Gentry Locke Partner David Paxton was a panelist for attendees of the 2018 Media Law Resource Center (MLRC) Media Law Conference in Reston, Virginia. David joined two additional panel members, providing analysis of the Eramo v. Rolling Stone case, which was a complex and highly publicized defamation case he handled that concluded in 2017. The MLRC is a non-profit membership association for content providers in all media, and for their defense lawyers. It provides a wide range of resources on media and content law and policy issues. These include news and analysis of legal, legislative and […]
On September 20, 2018, Gentry Locke partner Todd Leeson spoke at the Legal Update event sponsored and attended by the New River Valley SHRM chapter. Todd’s session focused on how sexual harassment continues to be a significant problem in the workplace, and management training has proven to be largely ineffective in preventing inappropriate conduct at work. Todd updated attendees on the legal and practical steps their companies must take to make real progress.
On August 1, Gentry Locke Partner Nick Leitch and Partner Christen Church presented an informative look at the importance of medical documentation to health care providers at Johnson Health Center in Lynchburg, Virginia.
On June 15, 2018, Gentry Locke partner Paul Klockenbrink co-presented a program that covered the ethical and potential liability issues involved in representing multiple defendants. The program was presented at ALFA International’s conference for members of ALFA International’s Insurance Law, Labor & Employment and Professional Liability Practice Groups. The conference took place in New York City from June 13-15, 2018.
On June 7, 2018, Gentry Locke attorney Andrew Gay will co-present a session on Risk Management to attendees at the Association of General Contractors of Virginia (AGCVA) Young Construction Leaders Program. Andrew will present with members of the Marsh & McLennan Agency in Richmond, Virginia. For more information or to register, contact Courtney Baker at (540) 323-0311.
On May 30, 2018 two Gentry Locke partners will present a CLE to Virginia CLE attendees at Virginia CLE’s Charlottesville, Virginia headquarters. Michael J. Finney and Alicha Grubb will present alongside an attorney from a Charlottesville firm, Jonathan T. Blank. The event website page describes the session thusly: Our experienced speakers will address this complex issue from both the plaintiff’s and the defendant’s point of view, highlighting the issues at stake and sharing practical tips to assist your representation of your client’s interests. Among the issues they will address are: How strong is the presumption of the corporate veil? What can a […]
ROANOKE: MAY 10 – Full The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center LYNCHBURG: MAY 14 The Craddock Terry Hotel and Event Center Human Resources is buzzing along at the speed of NOW. Is your company able to keep up? Gentry Locke’s Employment Law Team will help your company be prepared for and inoculated against some of the most potent viral movements we’ve ever seen. Register now to learn about the most click-worthy issues affecting businesses this year! Registration is open for Lynchburg (May 14) Professional Credits: As a SHRM Recertification Provider, Gentry Locke is recognized by SHRM to offer 6.5 hours […]
Gentry Locke attorneys Ben Byrd and Nick Leitch will present a seminar to Virginia Tech/Carilion School of Medicine’s 4th-year students on Monday, April 30 at the Riverside complex in Roanoke. The “Law and Medicine: Physicians in the Courtroom” course will deal with the various ways in which the lives of these physicians can intersect with the legal system throughout their careers, both in terms of being witness-advocates for their patients, as well as expert witnesses and/or witnesses on their behalf in medical litigation. Attorneys Byrd and Leitch will be joined by Professor Tim MacDonnell of Washington & Lee School of […]
The Virginia Bar Association will hold its summer program at the Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Virginia, where on July 20, 2018, Gentry Locke Partner Charles L. Williams will appear on a panel discussing coal ash issues. As head of the Environmental Law Group at Gentry Locke, Charlie Williams has abundant experience in such matters. His role as a negotiator for the City of Danville after a coal ash spill polluted the Dan River in 2014 makes him particularly suited to present on the topic. Attorneys from all over Virginia will converge and will receive CLE credit for their attendance.
On April 3, 2018, Gentry Locke Partner Brett Marston was a panelist on a webinar provided by ALFA International, the international legal network Gentry Locke has been a member of since 1988. The webinar helped construction industry professionals gain an understanding of the changes in the April, 2017 updated AIA contract forms, which must be adopted into use by October 31, 2018. These contract forms include the standard forms of agreement between owner and contractor and owner and architect, as well as the A201 General Conditions. The panelists included two other Construction Law attorneys from ALFA International affiliated law firms in Tennessee and Ohio. […]
On May 9, 2018 and May 15, 2018 Gentry Locke partner Benjamin D. Byrd will present a CLE session to members of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (VTLA) at their 2018 May Tort Seminar. Ben’s presentation will cover 4:10 Examinations as they relate to challenging medical evidence presented by Defendants. The session covers the Virginia state court rule, not the federal rule.
On March 9, Gentry Locke Partner Bill Gust will speak at the ESOP Association Mid-Atlantic/Carolinas Chapter’s 2018 Spring Conference. Bill’s topic will cover “Cyber Security Risk From a Fiduciary Perspective.” Gentry Locke is a Bronze Sponsor of the chapter’s 2018 Spring ESOP Conference and Golf Tournament. This year’s conference offers a great line-up of expert speakers, roundtables, and workshops designed for all levels of employee-ownership. For more information or to register, click here.
On April 18, 2018, Gentry Locke Partner Bill Gust will be presenting a session at the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO) Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Bill’s topic will cover “Mitigating Cyber Security Risk from a Fiduciary Perspective.” Representatives from employee-owned companies from around the world attend the conference, which runs from April 18–20, with preconference sessions on April 17. Gentry Locke is pleased to be a sponsor of this event. As a sponsor, we’re pleased to offer the following discount codes. Just provide them when you register on their website: $35 off main conference per attendee: 18Save35 $25 off […]
On May 9, 2018 Gentry Locke attorney Kathleen Wright will provide an informative presentation to attendees at an educational event for attorneys and title agents. The Spring seminar is sponsored by Chicago Title Insurance Company and will be held at Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Virginia.
On Thursday, February 8, 2018, Gentry Locke Senior Counsel Cynthia Kinser will deliver the keynote address at The Success Project for Women Attorneys, an event sponsored by the Roanoke Chapter of the Virginia Women Attorneys Association. Justice Kinser’s speech will address the barriers that women attorneys still face and have to overcome in order to reach the same level of success as men attorneys.
On Friday, November 17, Gentry Locke associate Andrew Gay presented on “From Project Manager to Attorney at Law: Things I wish I knew when I managed construction projects” to attendees at the 2017 Annual Central Virginia Construction Conference presented by Brown Edwards. The event took place in Charlottesville, Virginia at the Omni Hotel and Conference Center.
On Friday, November 3, Gentry Locke partner Spencer Wiegard was a co-presenter with Doug Cole, VP and General Counsel for ECS, at the Virginia State Bar Construction and Public Contracts Law Section’s annual conference. The title of their presentation was “Bring Your Gun to Work: The Concealed and Open Carry of Firearms in the Workplace and on the Job Site.”
