News, Events, Seminars & Articles by Gentry Locke Attorneys

Employment Law Symposium – Roanoke

Events February 2014

>> 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 […]

Hot Topics in Employment Law: What HR Professionals Need to Know for 2014

Events December 2013

On Tuesday, January 28, Todd Leeson, Gentry Locke Partner who is the Virginia State SHRM Legislative Director, will provide his insights to the changes in the laws and how they will directly affect the workplace to members. To register, click here.

Virginia Ethics of Digital Marketing

Events December 2013

Attorney Robert Dean presented to fellow attorneys attending a meeting of the Ted Dalton American Inn of Court in Salem, Virginia. His presentation discussed “Virginia Ethics of Digital Marketing”.

Trending Issues in Public Construction Contracting in Virginia

Events December 2013

Brett Marston presented before Local Government professionals at a seminar sponsored by Brown Edwards on January 9, 2014. The topic of the presentation was “Trending Issues in Public Construction Contracting in Virginia”.

Co-presenter, “Direct and Cross-Examination of Fact Witnesses”

Events September 2013

On October 22, 2013, Gentry Locke Partner Tom Bondurant co-presented a session on “Direct and Cross-Examination of Fact Witnesses” to fellow attorneys at the ACTL Fellows Public Interest Lawyers Seminar. Tom is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Legal Issues Arising Out of Social Media Use by Employees

Events August 2013

Attorney Todd Leeson made a presentation to HR professionals at the Virginia Legal Forum on September 25, 2013. The topic was “Legal Issues Arising Out of Social Media Use by Employees”.

Leadership and Legalities: A Realistic Guide to the Application of Employment Law in the Workplace

Events February 2013

Attorney Herschel Keller presented a program on “Leadership and Legalities: A Realistic Guide to the Application of Employment Law in the Workplace” to a Lynchburg College audience in the Spring of 2013.

A Primer on E-Discovery and Information Management

Events February 2013

On March 18th, 2013, Gentry Locke Partners Brett Marston and Josh Johnson presented information to an audience of members of the Tedd Dalton American Inn of Court.

Managing Your Human Capital and Developing Your Workforce

Events February 2013

On March 7, 2013, Gentry Locke partner Todd Leeson presented information on employment law trends and updates to The Management Institute at Roanoke College’s Spring Semester participants.

Current Hot Legal Issues Impacting the Tourism & Hospitality Industry

Events February 2013

On March 4, 2013, Gentry Locke partner Paul Klockenbrink gave a presentation to students of the Hospitality and Tourism Management Department at Virginia Tech. The topic was “Current Hot Legal Issues Impacting the Tourism & Hospitality Industry”.

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