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ROANOKE, Va. (January 27, 2026) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that partner Matt W. Broughton has been inducted into the Virginia Law Foundation Fellows Class of 2026. Inductees were formally honored at the Virginia Law Foundation’s annual dinner on January 22 at the Williamsburg Lodge. The Fellows program recognizes Virginia attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, professional excellence, and dedication to advancing the legal profession and their communities. Broughton leads Gentry Locke’s Plaintiff/Personal Injury practice and serves on the firm’s Executive Board. With more than thirty-nine years of experience trying hundreds of complex cases, […]

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 […]