Haley Jeannette Cerretani

Haley Cerretani is a member of the firm’s General Commercial practice group. Prior to joining the firm as an attorney, Haley worked as a Summer Associate with Gentry Locke before graduating from the University of Richmond School of Law. While in law school, Haley worked as a legal intern at Truist, Capital One, and Dominion Energy. She was a member of the University of Richmond Law Review and chair of the Richmond Women’s Law organization. Before attending law school, Haley worked in Los Angeles as a casting producer on a range of popular television programs for Netflix, CBS, NBC, HBO Max, USA, VH1, and the Food Network.

Haley received her J.D. from the University of Richmond School of Law and her undergrad degree from the University of Texas at Austin.

A quick handshake

•How did you end up in Richmond?

I’m originally from Roanoke and went to college in Austin, Texas. After graduation, I moved to Los Angeles where I worked for about four years. Ultimately, my husband and I knew we wanted to end up back on the East Coast. Richmond checked all the boxes - it has a great mix of history and culture, plenty of good food, and we love being closer to family. Honestly, I never imagined I’d land back in Virginia, but Richmond ended up being exactly what we were looking for.

•What is your favorite thing to do when you’re not working?

I love spending time with my husband and our two dogs, Roo and Cashew. We love to get out and explore all of the nature Richmond has to offer, whether it’s kayaking on the James or a day trip to the mountains. We’re always on the hunt for new spots around town. I’m also big into trying workout classes or experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen. And because I was a film major, I can never resist watching a good movie or TV show.

•If you had chosen a career other than law, what would you be doing?

Before law school, I worked in Los Angeles as a casting producer for unscripted television, which was such a fun and unpredictable job. Every day was different. I’d be working on a new show, speaking to people from all walks of life, and getting to hear their stories. If I hadn’t gone down the legal path, I think I’d still be in that world. It combined creativity with people skills in a way that kept things exciting and gave me some pretty unique experiences.

Experience

•Facilitated closing of asset and real estate purchase transactions through document preparation and client engagement
•Drafted and revised contracts and transaction documents
•Conducted due diligence for solar projects

Library

•SBA Ban on Foreign Ownership
Articles
Mar 2026
•Gentry Locke Adds Five New Associates to the Firm
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Dec 2025