The Library

Gentry Locke attorneys are ready, willing, and able to assist your company in adapting to the “new lay of the land” for changing federal and state laws. Attend one of our Symposia events, where we’ll cover timely updates like these: Changes in compliance: new rules, new reporting requirements, and new people enforcing them. What to expect from OSHA, EEOC, NLRB, OFCCP, DOL, & other rowdy gangs of acronyms. Handling internal and external workplace threats. Harassment, pay equity, drug testing, workers’ compensation — we will cover a lot of ground! Where and when:  May 2 at the Craddock Terry Hotel and Event […]

On April 19, 2017, Gentry Locke attorneys Herschel Keller and Andrew Gay presented a session on Construction Risk Management as part of AGC Young Construction Leaders Training in Lynchburg, Virginia.  

On April 13, 2017, Gentry Locke partner Spencer Wiegard summarized the 2017 General Assembly session to attendees of the Associated General Contractors of Virginia (AGCVA). Spencer specifically addressed the bills the AGCVA monitored, supported or opposed, and provided an update on how those bills ended up — whether killed, vetoed, or voted into Law.

On May 4, 2017, Gentry Locke partner Catherine Huff will be a panelist for a presentation geared toward better understanding of younger jurors serving in litigation cases. Attendees will include ALFA International attorneys from around the world, as well as select clients.

On March 3, 2017, Gentry Locke partner Paul Klockenbrink will moderate a panel that will discuss Hot Topics in Employment Law, presented in a format similar to he television game show “Jeopardy.” Attendees will include ALFA International attorneys from around the world, as well as select clients.

We are all anxious to see what changes will occur in the field of employment law with the Trump Administration.  As the featured speaker at the February Roanoke Valley SHRM meeting, Gentry Locke partner Todd Leeson will provide an update on key issues and potential changes HR professionals should be prepared to address. The meeting is open to members and non-members. Register here.

On March 10, 2017, Gentry Locke Partner Bill Gust will speak to attendees of the ESOP Association Mid-Atlantic Chapter-2017 Spring Conference in Charlottesville, Virginia. He will discuss “Best Practices for ESOP Transaction Design in an Era of DOL Scrutiny.” Register for the two-day conference online before March 3, or receive more information by emailing esop@esopassociation.org.    

Gentry Locke Partner Bill Gust will be a presenter at the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO) Conference in Denver, Colorado. More than 1,700 people are expected to attend the conference at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel and Conference Center April 4-6, 2017. On April 5 at 11:15am, Bill will present information on “Managing an ESOP Termination.” For information about the Conference and the presentations, click here. You may register online or call (510) 208-1300.

On January 5, 2017 in Lynchburg, VA and January 12, 2017 in Winchester, VA, Gentry Locke attorney Jon Puvak will speak to attendees at the Brown Edwards 20th Annual Governmental Conference. His presentation on “Shared Service Agreements Between Local Governments” will provide professional credits to the accounting professionals in attendance.