David B. Ritter

David B. Ritter: Experienced Employment Law Attorney in Chicago, IL

David B. Ritter is a seasoned attorney dedicated to providing practical and on-point legal advice to clients nationwide in virtually all areas of labor and employment law. His goal is to understand what each client seeks to achieve and then realize that end through direct communication and accessibility.

Introduction

• David B. Ritter has over 30 years of experience representing public, private companies, as well as nonprofit entities across various industries including hospitality, healthcare, logistics, financial services, and automotive.
• A former employee relations assistant at Exxon Mobil (f/k/a Mobil Oil Corporation), David understands the challenges faced by human resources professionals who manage workforces firsthand. This hands-on experience brings credibility to his practice as he can empathize with clients on a deeper level.

Practice Areas

• Labor & Employment Law - Management
• Defense in Employment Lawsuits Including Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation and More
• Advising High-Level Executives on Employment Agreements, Separation Agreements, and Restrictive Covenants
• Counseling Employers on Daily Employment Issues and Employee Training Related to Employment Law
• Handling Affirmative Action Plans and Corporate Transactions Employment Issues
• Handling Matters Before Government Agencies Including the National Labor Relations Board, Department of Labor, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs and Similar State Agencies
• National Logistics and Transportation Practice Group Co-Chair
• Regular Contributor to Presentations and Publications on a Wide Range of Employment Law Topics for Illinois Manufacturers Association, International Personnel Management Association-Human Resources, LexisNexis and Other Organizations

Education & Credentials

• B.A. in Human Resources from Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations
• Recognized as an Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management, and Litigation - Labor and Employment in Best Attorney USA since 2007.
• Firms: Barnes & Thornburg LLP
• City: Chicago, State: Illinois, Country: United States

Awards

• Recognized as an Employment Law - Management in Best Attorney USA since 2007.
• Recognized as a Labor Law - Management in Best Attorney USA since 2007.
• Recognized as Litigation - Labor and Employment in Best Attorney USA since 2007.

Special Focus Areas

• Trade Secrets Law
• Transportation Law
• Arbitration and Mediation
• Class Actions
• Litigation in State and Federal Cases
• Title VII Litigation
• Whistleblowers

Language Skills

• No languages specified.

David B. Ritter is committed to delivering practical, on-point legal advice and solutions tailored to each client's unique needs in virtually all areas of labor and employment law. With his extensive experience and deep understanding of the challenges faced by human resources professionals, he provides robust defense strategies for employers, while also offering support and guidance to high-level executives and those managing corporate transactions.