Colleen R. Gong

Senior Associate

Colleen is an associate attorney who primarily focuses on labor and employment law and corporate and commercial matters.

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Practice Areas

Education & Certifications

Colleen graduated with her bachelor’s degree from John Carroll University with cum laude honors.

Colleen graduated with her juris doctorate from the University of Cincinnati College of Law; Moot Court Honor Board; Ohio Innocence Project Fellow.

Bar Admissions

2018 – Ohio
2019 – Southern District of Ohio

2022 – Northern District of Ohio

Professional Experience

Colleen’s practice is concentrated on labor and employment law and corporate and commercial work. She advises businesses on a wide array of employment-related matters, including wage and hour disputes, internal business policies and procedures, and compliance with state and federal law such as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. She also advises businesses of all sizes on an extensive range of corporate and commercial issues, such as contracts and operational matters.

Colleen is a regular speaker on employment law matters to local chambers and human resources organizations and also provides corporate training for small and large businesses on a variety of topics, including workplace harassment and discrimination; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and an employer’s duties under state and federal law (such as the Fair Labor Standards Act and Family and Medical Leave Act).

Colleen has a strong history of commitment to her clients and to her community. At the University of Cincinnati College of Law, Colleen was a Fellow for the Ohio Innocence Project where she assisted in helping to exonerate a Cleveland man who spent 17 years in prison after being wrongfully convicted of a crime that he did not commit. While in law school, Colleen also was a member of the Moot Court Honor Board and served as the Managing Editor for the Intellectual Property and Computer Law Journal.

Outside of the office, Colleen enjoys reading, sports, and traveling. She and her husband, Michael, have two sons, two labradoodles, and a cat.

Notable Topics

Community Leadership

Mercy Mission House
Colleen is a former member of the Board of Trustees of Mercy Mission House. Mercy Mission House is a non-profit located in Sidney, Ohio, which provides overnight and short-term emergency shelter for area residents, as well as other services, including connections to agencies to assist with permanent housing, counseling, job placements, and food/meal assistance.

Big Brothers Big Sisters
Colleen volunteered for three years as a Big Sister for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County.

Habitat for Humanity of Miami and Shelby Counties
Colleen is a member of the Board of Trustees for Habitat for Humanity of Miami and Shelby Counties.

Council on Rural Services
Colleen is a member of the Board of Trustees for the Council on Rural Services.