Gentry Locke Welcomes the 2026 Summer Associate Class
ROANOKE, Va. (May 29, 2026) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is excited to welcome seven law students as Summer Associates for the 2026 summer program: John Camacho, Carly Carpenter, Laney Hull, Sam McGuinn, Randall “Randy” Shirey, Brendan Wells, and Cole Younger. These future attorneys bring diverse academic experiences, strong intellectual curiosity, and a shared commitment to excellence in the legal profession.
Camacho is pursuing his J.D. at the Washington & Lee School of Law. He will work in our Roanoke office and has earned his bachelor’s degree from Roanoke College.
Carpenter is attending William & Mary Law School and will work in our Roanoke office. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University.
Hull attends the University of Richmond School of Law and will work in our Richmond office. She received her bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech.
McGuinn is studying at the Wake Forest University School of Law and will work in our Roanoke office. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina.
Shirey is pursuing his J.D. at the Liberty University School of Law and will work in our Lynchburg office. Shirey received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Liberty University.
Wells attends the Liberty University School of Law and will work in our Roanoke office. Wells received his bachelor’s degree from Clemson University.
Younger is attending William & Mary Law School and will work in our Richmond office. Younger earned his bachelor’s degree from William & Mary.
“We are excited to welcome this outstanding class of summer associates,” said Managing Partner K. Brett Marston. “Each brings impressive accomplishments, unique perspectives, and a clear commitment to the legal profession. We are proud to support their professional growth and introduce them to the collaborative culture of our firm.”
Gentry Locke’s Summer Associate Program offers immersive legal training and mentorship through substantive assignments, client interaction, and collaboration with attorneys and staff across various practice areas throughout the firm. The program reflects the firm’s commitment to fostering future legal talent and providing meaningful early-career experience.
About Gentry Locke
With over 80 lawyers practicing across a range of disciplines, Gentry Locke brings uncommon thinking and deep experience to the legal and business challenges of companies, institutions, organizations, and individuals — a commitment the firm has met since 1923. Operating from offices in Roanoke, Lynchburg, Richmond, and Norfolk, Gentry Locke serves clients in Virginia and across the United States. Meet the firm’s dynamic attorneys and learn more about its fierce drive to achieve success for its clients by exploring our website.
