Celeste M. Friel

Celeste is an associate in Taft’s Government Contracts practice group. She assists clients in a full range of government contracts litigation and compliance matters. Prior to joining Taft, Celeste worked in human resources roles across various industries, including education, technology, and non-profit sectors.

Celeste received her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Dayton School of Law with a Business & Compliance Law Concentration, where she served as the Executive Online Editor of the University of Dayton Law Review. She also gained valuable experience as a legal teaching assistant, the Academic Chair for the Black Law Students Association, and was selected as a Dean’s Fellow. Celeste holds a master’s degree, magna cum laude, in human resources and organizational development from the University of Louisville and a bachelor’s degree, magna cum laude, in communication from the University of Kentucky.