Kathleen Fong

Kathleen Fong has extensive work experience in legal and business advisory roles. Kathleen is currently the Senior Vice President and General Counsel at MADE BY GATHER, where they have been since December 2020. Prior to this role, they served as the Acting General Counsel from September 2018 to December 2020.

Before joining MADE BY GATHER, Kathleen operated their own law firm, the Law Offices of Kathleen D. Fong, starting in January 2017. As the Principal of the firm, they provided legal and business advice to start-ups, emerging growth companies, nonprofit organizations, and acted as a pro bono counsel for nonprofit organizations.

From 2001 to 2016, Kathleen worked at Conair Corporation, starting as a Senior Corporate Counsel and later becoming the Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Secretary. In these roles, they managed the company's domestic and international legal affairs, overseeing areas such as M&A, complex commercial and real estate transactions, intellectual property portfolio, brand protection, and regulatory compliance.

Prior to Conair, Kathleen held the position of Senior Associate Counsel at Digital:Convergence Corporation from 2000 to 2001. At this internet-based start-up, they specialized in the company's proprietary scanning technology and facilitated e-commerce.

Kathleen's earlier career includes serving as the Senior Legal Advisor at FunArts Software from 1997 to 2000. Kathleen worked closely with the founders in providing strategic legal and business advice, focusing on corporate matters, intellectual property, employment, and branding.

Overall, Kathleen Fong has demonstrated expertise in legal counsel, corporate transactions, intellectual property, and providing advisory services to a wide range of organizations.

Kathleen Fong holds a Juris Doctor degree from New York University School of Law. Kathleen also received a Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, from New York University School of Arts and Science, majoring in Political Science and International Affairs. In addition, they are a member of the Bars of New York, California, Connecticut, and the District of Columbia. No specific start or end years were provided for their education or certifications.