RICHMOND, VA. (March 10, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that Emily S. Mordecai has been recognized as one of Virginia Business’ inaugural statewide Forty Under 40 honorees. Honorees were selected by the editorial team of Virginia Business based on their professional accomplishments, community service and commitment to inspiring change.
The honorees will be recognized on May 12th at a celebration at the Westin in Richmond, Virginia. A list of all the winners can be found here.
“Emily is a standout lawyer who consistently exemplifies excellence in all facets of her practice,” said Gentry Locke Managing Partner Brett Marston. “I am confident that she will continue to thrive, inspire others, and make meaningful contributions to the legal profession throughout her career.”
Mordecai is a member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation team. Her experience spans nearly every phase of the litigation-focused practice, from pre-litigation counseling through trial and appeal. Her subject-matter experience ranges from complex commercial disputes to product liability and personal injury cases to nationwide employment class actions. Mordecai maintains an active pro bono practice and actively participates in community outreach as she is on the Executive Committee for the Richmond Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section.