Cameron D. Ritsema

Based on his background in the U.S. Marine Corps and his experience practicing in top law firms, Cameron brings a powerful mix of leadership, tenacity, skill, and service when helping employers solve tough workplace problems.

Cameron works directly with human resources, safety professionals, in-house counsel, and corporate officers when navigating the minefields of government investigations and when sued or receiving administrative charges.

Not only is Cameron highly prepared for battle, but he is also skilled in preventing and deescalating crises, working closely with his clients to help them build and sustain better workplaces and develop positive employee relations.

Cameron regularly represents employers in unfair labor practice proceedings, representation elections, and other related matters in front of the National Labor Relations Board. He lectures on a variety of employment law topics such as traditional labor law, ADA, FMLA, wage and hour, and sexual harassment.

Cameron frequently counsels employers on union relations and union avoidance, Title VII, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and other wage and hour laws, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA). Cameron litigates numerous employment discrimination matters in front of administrative agencies, including the U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Michigan Department of Civil Rights, Indiana Civil Rights Commission, OSHA, MIOSHA, and more in various state and federal courts.

Cameron received a Bachelor’s degree from Grand Valley State University, a Juris Doctor degree from Indiana University Maurer School of Law, and served as a Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps. Cameron is a proud West Michigan native and lives with his wife, Emily, and son, Theodore.

Honors, Awards, and Recognitions

• Grand Rapids Magazine Top Lawyers 2024, Labor & Employment Law

Civic, Cultural, and Community Activities

• Former Member, City of Indianapolis – Equal Opportunity Advisory Board

Professional Affiliations

• State Bar of Indiana
• State Bar of Michigan
  • Labor and Employment Law Section
• Grand Rapids Bar Association

Speaking Engagements

• Presenter (with John Below), “Employment Law for Future Leaders,” Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association’s Future Leaders Cohort (September 2024)
• Presenter (with John David Gardiner), “Certified Payroll Essentials,” Builders Exchange of Michigan (August 2024)
• Presenter, “Employment Law Update,” Michigan Planners’ Evolving HR & Legal Developments Seminar (June 2024)
• Presenter (with John David Gardiner), “HR Bingo – Legal Update,” MBA Bankers Education Summit and Trade Show (March 2024)

Publications

• Co-author, “FTC Non-Compete Ban Blocked ˗ For Now,” Bodman Workplace Law Update (August 21, 2024)
• Co-Author (with John David Gardiner), “Federal Trade Commission Votes on Final Rule Banning Nost Noncompete Agreements,” CEP Magazine, a publication of the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE) (August 2024)
• “Unions Are Seeking to Organize in Non-Traditional Industries, Including Financial Services,” Bodman Workplace Law Update (January 3, 2024)

Related News

• 12/06/2024Mandatory “Captive Audience” Meetings Now Illegal
• 11/18/2024Beware of Union Organizing Pitfalls
• 11/01/202417 Bodman Attorneys Included in 2024 Grand Rapids Top Lawyers List
• 08/21/2024FTC Non-Compete Ban Blocked ˗ For Now
• 07/31/2024Federal Trade Commission Votes on Final Rule Banning Most Noncompete Agreements