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ROANOKE, Va. (January 26, 2026) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that partner Alicha M. Grubb has been installed as Chair of the Virginia Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division (YLD), a leadership role within one of the Commonwealth’s most respected voluntary bar organizations. Grubb was installed during the Virginia Bar Association’s Annual Meeting, held January 22-24 in Williamsburg, Virginia. She will serve as Chair for the upcoming term, leading the YLD’s efforts to support professional development, leadership, and public service among Virginia’s emerging attorneys. The VBA Young Lawyers Division serves attorneys age forty and under […]

NORFOLK, Va. (January 22, 2026) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that partners D. Scott Foster, Jr., Paul D. Hawkins, and Michael V. Moro, II were named to Coastal Virginia Magazine’s 2026 Top Lawyers list. This award is determined through a peer-to-peer nomination process and recognizes attorneys in the Coastal Virginia legal community who are regarded by their peers as leaders in their respective practice areas. “Scott, Paul, and Mike exemplify the high level of skill, professionalism, and dedication to client service that defines Gentry Locke,” said Managing Partner, K. Brett Marston. “This recognition from their […]

ROANOKE, Va. (January 16, 2026) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that Business Development Support Manager Kathleen M. Lordan has been selected as one of Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s 2025 Unsung Legal Heroes. This prestigious recognition honors law firm professionals whose dedication, leadership, and behind-the-scenes contributions play a vital role in their firms’ success. The full list can be viewed here. Lordan has been a cornerstone of Gentry Locke for over seven years, leading the firm’s Business Development Department and overseeing a team of creative and professional individuals who implement the firm’s business development initiatives across […]

LYNCHBURG, Va. (January 13, 2026) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that partners Robert E. Evans, Andrew O. Gay, Herschel V. Keller, and W. David Paxton were named to Lynchburg Business magazine’s 2026 Top Lawyers of Greater Lynchburg list. The ranking recognizes the “best of the best” in the region’s legal community. The full list can be viewed here. “We are proud to celebrate these four outstanding attorneys for being named to Lynchburg Business magazine’s 2026 Top Lawyers list,” said Managing Partner, K. Brett Marston. “Their dedication showcases not only their legal excellence, but also […]

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 […]