Michael S. Gulland

Michael S. Gulland is a partner at Gentry Locke and a member of the firm’s Government and Regulatory Affairs and White Collar Defense, Investigations & Compliance practice groups. He advises corporations, executives, and professionals on government investigations, regulatory enforcement actions, internal compliance reviews, risk management, business litigation, and data privacy. Gulland also helps clients respond to cyber incidents by addressing immediate legal concerns, remediation efforts, government interaction, and longer-term organizational risks.

Gulland earned his J.D., cum laude, from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law and his B.A. from the University of Virginia. His legal education supports a practice requiring detailed analysis of federal law, investigative procedures, regulatory obligations, and complex litigation strategy. He also taught undergraduate cyber law at Old Dominion University from 2021 through 2025, covering ransomware, spyware, social engineering, distributed denial-of-service attacks, and broader cybersecurity issues.

Before joining Gentry Locke, Gulland spent nearly 14 years with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He served as chief legal counsel and supervisory special agent for the FBI’s Norfolk Division and previously held legal and investigative roles in the Chicago Division. His work included advising on operational, cyber, intelligence, ethics, employment, and policy matters; assisting with white-collar and public corruption investigations; defending federal interests in civil claims; and investigating violent gangs and complex criminal organizations.

Michael S. Gulland also brings substantial private-sector litigation experience from law firms in Chicago and Washington, D.C. He has handled False Claims Act disputes, business and contract litigation, products liability cases, employment discrimination claims, insurance coverage matters, securities proceedings, and class actions. His experience taking depositions, examining witnesses, arguing motions, and coordinating with investigators and prosecutors helps him guide clients through sensitive matters with practical judgment, careful preparation, and a clear understanding of government decision-making.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore, LLP
• Member, Virginia State Bar
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Virginia
• Illinois

Education

• Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Virginia
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)