Dr. Matthew Ritzman, Ph.D., is an experienced labor and employment attorney. He possesses a broad range of experience in labor and employment law and has been recognized for his expertise at the intersection of employment law and technology in the workplace. He focuses his practice on a broad range of employment and labor matters including ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, administrative investigations, employment litigation, and emerging issues in workplace technology.
Matthew brings a wealth of experience handling administrative investigations and employment litigation matters. Prior to joining Honigman, Matthew was an attorney representing the National Labor Relations Board. In that role he led hundreds of unfair labor practice charge investigations and served as lead counsel in numerous successful representations before administrative law judges. Matthew is also skilled in resolving disputes having negotiated a multitude of pre-litigation settlement agreements.
Before beginning his legal career, Matthew earned both a Master's degree and a Ph.D. in Educational Technology. Apart from his legal practice, Matthew serves as an adjunct professor, teaching business law and technology courses. He has published articles in numerous international journals and delivered presentations at various trainings, seminars and national conferences. He is a frequent writer and lecturer on labor and employment matters, including issues related to technology in the workplace including artificial intelligence (AI), labor relations, handling administrative agency claims and wage and hour litigation.