Aidan C. Williams

Aidan Williams is a member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation group. Prior to joining Gentry Locke full-time, Aidan worked as a summer associate at Gentry Locke before graduating from Wake Forest University School of Law. He also worked in the Virginia Tech Office of Government Relations and in the Office of Congressman H. Morgan Griffith in Washington D.C. Aidan is a proud native of Southwest Virginia, having grown up in Giles County.

A quick handshake

•You are a big music buff. What is your favorite type of music?

I love classic rock from the late 60s through the 70s-honestly any type of music that isn't too overdubbed. I still like to listen to complete albums on LPs. In concert, I've seen the likes of Lindsey Buckingham (4 times), Bob Dylan, the Eagles, and even Jimmy Buffett.

•What inspired you to become a lawyer?

I grew up in my family's small grocery store, so I have a knack for the service industry. As a lawyer, I get to carry on many of those same skills helping clients in the Roanoke Valley and all across the state I love.

•You like to be outdoors. Tell us about your favorite outdoor activities.

I like to get outside for a run several times a week, and I have also hiked parts of the Appalachian Trail and nearby mountains. Having grown up in a county with 37 miles of the New River, I enjoy a good kayak trip!

Experience

•As a general assembly fellow in the Virginia Tech Office of Government Relations, tracked and analyzed legislation during General Assembly sessions and determined how such legislation affects the University
•Drafted pleadings, motions, and discovery requests and responses
•Conducted legal research, analyzed facts, and synthesized findings into memoranda

Awards

•E. McGruder Faris Memorial Award, Wake Forest University School of Law (2022)
•Pro Bono Honors Society, Wake Forest University School of Law
•Wake Forest School of Law Dean Suzanne Reynolds Award for Highest Grade in Lobbying Theory and Practice, Education Law, and Energy Law

Case Studies

The results of client matters depend on a variety of factors unique to each matter. Past successes do not predict or guarantee future successes.
•Jan 12, 2025 - Defense Verdict in Favor of Landowners in Prescriptive Easement Case

Library

•Defense Verdict in Favor of Landowners in Prescriptive Easement Case The results of client matters depend on a variety of factors unique to each matter. Past successes do not predict or guarantee future successes.
Case Studies
Jan 2025
•Your Client Has Been Named as a Defendant in a Civil Lawsuit Filed More Than a Year Ago: Now What?
Articles
Jan 2023
•Gentry Locke Welcomes Associates Jared A. Tuck and Aidan C. Williams
News
Dec 2022
•2023 Gentry Locke Seminars
Events
May 2022