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After representing parties on either side of more than a hundred construction disputes at mediation, Virginia attorney  K. Brett Marston had the opportunity to take on the role of mediator.  On September 18the he shared his experience, tips, and techniques for preparing for and conducting mediation in the construction law arena for attendees. no matter in which seat they find themselves and their clients.

Attorney Brett Marston moderated an ALFA International Construction Practice Group panel session titled “Proven Approaches to Resolving Common Project Challenges: General Contractors, Subcontractors and Suppliers Collaborating Effectively for Project Success”. The panel of experienced in-house counsel and senior management for national companies explored some of the contractual challenges of projects, as well as practical ideas for achieving success.

Gentry Locke Lynchburg attorney Hershel Keller presented on the subject of construction contract basics to owners, contractors, and design professionals on June 3, 2014.

Gentry Locke partner Scott Austin will be a panelist at the ABA Food & Supplements conference in Wayzata, Minnesota on June 5, 2014. The topic will be “Ethical Issues Arising From Governmental Investigations and Potential Criminal Charges Under the Park Doctrine.”

Senior Partner Charlie Williams, along with a Senior City Planner from the City of Roanoke, gave a presentation at the 25th Annual Environment Virginia Symposium held in Lexington, Virginia. The title of the presentation was “Using VRP as a Real Estate Tool”. The title of the annual symposium was “Collective Impact: Working Together to Create a Positive Environmental Legacy”.

Gentry Locke attorney Robert Dean will speak to fellow attorneys attending the Law Practice Expo at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. In his presentation he will discuss “Building a Cloud-Based Document Management System”.

Gentry locke attorney Robert Dean will speak to fellow attorneys attending the Law Practice Expo at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. In his presentation he will discuss “Tips for Going Paperless”.

Gentry Locke attorneys David Paxton and Lindsey Coley spoke to members of the International Public Management Association for HR Professionals at their Spring Conference, held at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center on March 28, 2014. Their presentation was “Wage and Hour and Other Hot Issues Facing HR Professionals.”

>> Lynchburg event on March 12, 2014 We are still finalizing our topics for the event, but registration is now open for Early Bird Discounts and for those who attend yearly. The “pay online” option will be activated January 10th, 2014. General Agenda: 7:45am-8:15am: Continental breakfast and sign-in 8:15am-8:30am: Welcome remarks 8:30am-10:15am: Sessions 10:15am-10:30am: Break 10:30am-12:00pm: Sessions Noon-1:15pm: Lunch 1:15pm–2:30pm: Sessions 2:30pm-2:45pm: Break 2:45pm-4:15pm: Sessions Per attendee rate of $175 includes parking, complimentary continental breakfast and lunch, and all materials. Register by January 31, 2014 for an Early Bird Discount rate of $125 per person! Credit: This program will be submitted for 6.0 (General) credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR […]