Colleen Anne-Marie Hoey

Colleen Hoey (She/Her/Hers) is counsel in the Employment and Labour group in Dentons’ Ottawa office. Colleen values the opportunity to get to know, and become a trusted advisor to clients so that she is well placed to provide strategic advice to those clients as they navigate their various workplace obligations. She helps clients protect and operate their businesses by advising on a wide range of complex employment and labour matters, including in the context of business transactions and reorganizations. She regularly represents employers in connection with wrongful dismissal, human rights, and harassment complaints. Clients also retain her to review and negotiate employment contracts, severance packages, and workplace policies.

Building on her practice, Colleen coordinates Dentons’ monthly national employment law webinar series, bringing together practitioners across the Firm to deliver timely, practical, and insightful guidance to clients and industry partners on evolving workplace matters.

Beyond her practice, Colleen serves as Dentons’ Pro Bono Lead for Canada, advancing initiatives that connect the Firm’s professionals with individuals and organizations in need. She also contributes to the Ottawa community as a member of the Board of Directors for the Ottawa Network for Education (ONFE), supporting programs that give students the tools and opportunities to thrive.

First recognized in 2021, Colleen has been commended for her extensive knowledge and experience in the following publication: