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James J. (“Jay”) O’Keeffe has joined Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore, LLP in Roanoke, Virginia as an associate and will practice with the Firm’s commercial litigation group. Since completing law school and before joining the Firm, Mr. O’Keeffe had worked for Skadden, Arps in the Corporate and Litigation practice groups of its Washington, D.C. office. Mr. O’Keeffe is currently admitted to practice in Virginia and the District of Columbia. He earned his Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School in 2002, cum laude, and his undergraduate degree from the College of William & Mary in 1999, magna cum laude.

The Roanoke, Virginia law firm of Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore completed another very successful annual labor & Employment Symposium. Here are just a few of the comments we received. “I always find your seminars very informative. Thank you for your hard work for providing this program.”  HR Manager, Financial Institution with 65 employees. “I enjoyed this very much! It was my first seminar. The faculty was very passionate and involved in the topics.”  HR Manager, Wood Products Industry with 300 employees. “Survivor HR was fun and so informative! Great interaction.”  HR Director, Office Administrative Services with 40 employees.

Wally Amos, Creator of Famous Amos Cookies, Headlined 2006 Young Heroes Banquet Eight Area Students Honored for Overcoming Barriers, Achieving Success Wally Amos, creator of Famous Amos Gourmet Cookies, was the keynote speaker for the 2006 Young Heroes Award Banquet held Wednesday, May 10, at the Hotel Roanoke. The Roanoke, Virginia law firm of Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore was pleased to be a sponsor. The banquet honors area students in grades six through twelve who have overcome adversity, excelled in public service, or inspired others through their leadership, unselfish action, and strength of character. The 2006 winners are Kelly Berry, […]

ROANOKE, Va. (March 20, 2006) – A total of $1.528 million in compensatory damages has been awarded to Mario Industries of Roanoke, in a lawsuit accusing Renaissance, Inc. of Roanoke and its executives Troy Cook of Vinton and Joe Cassell of Roanoke, of conspiracy, theft of trade secrets, interference with business expectancy, and two other counts. The jury also awarded $56,700 against Cook for punitive damages in his business dealings with Mario Industries, a family-owned contract lighting manufacturer and distributor that moved its headquarters to Roanoke in 1988. The Honorable Charles Dorsey presided over the trial in Roanoke Circuit Court, […]

Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore is pleased to announce that ten of its lawyers have been named to Virginia’s Legal Elite 2005 by Virginia Business magazine.   G. Michael Pace, Jr. – Business Bruce C. Stockburger

Ten lawyers from Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2006-2007.  They are:   J. Rudy Austin (10) – Personal Injury Litigation Eugene E. Derryberry

A festive crowd of more than 300 United Way of Roanoke Valley supporters gathered at the Wyndham Hotel on Feb. 14 to celebrate the accomplishments of the 2005 community campaign.  During the celebration to honor volunteers, donors and companies that help United Way, more than 100 awards were presented.  Gentry Locke was recognized at the highest levels for each of the following categories: Power of One Award

The Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce named Mike Pace as its Small Business Advocate of the Year at the Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center on October 4, 2005.  Mr. Pace was one of many outstanding local business leaders nominated for this distinguished award.  Mr. Pace serves on the Executive Committees of the Roanoke Valley Business Council and The Business Leadership Fund.  As Past-Chairman of the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce, Mike has worked hard for issues that affect the viability of small businesses, including taxes, transportation, and economic development.  Mr. Pace also served as President of the Roanoke Valley Economic Development Partnership, where […]

In January 2004, The Virginia Bar Association launched a major initiative: the VBA Community Service Program.  This program, in development since 2001, is led by The Honorable Harry L. Carrico of Richmond, Alfred M. “Ran” Randolph Jr. of Norfolk, and a Council comprised of distinguished lawyers from across the Commonwealth and all segments of the legal community.  It is the direct product of the VBA’s strategic plan to heighten emphasis on lawyer professionalism, not only as it relates to paid professional work, but also as it manifests itself in a balanced life of healthful activity, time for family and friends, […]