John F. Ring is a corporate lawyer and a former United States government official. He was a member of the National Labor Relations Board from 2018 to 2022, and was its chair from 2018 to 2021.[1] He was formerly co-chair of the labor and employment law practice at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, a pro-management law firm, where his practice included representing employers in collective bargaining, labor contracts, multi-employer benefit funds and corporate restructurings.[2]
John F. Ring | |
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| Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board | |
| In office April 16, 2018 – January 20, 2021 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Marvin Kaplan |
| Succeeded by | Lauren McFerran |
| Member of the National Labor Relations Board | |
| In office April 16, 2018 – December 16, 2022 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Philip A. Miscimarra |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Catholic University of America (BA, JD) |
Biography edit
Ring received his Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctor degrees from the Catholic University of America. He spent his whole career at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, starting as an associate in 1988 and becoming a partner in 1999. He managed the firm's labor and management relations practice defending corporate interests in union environments.[1] He has represented employers in unfair labor practice proceedings before the NLRB and was counsel to the National Master Freight Agreement.[3]
According to Bloomberg BNA, "President Donald Trump's appointees will control the National Labor Relations Board in 2018, and observers expect major changes in the agency’s philosophy and direction."[4] According to The National Law Journal, "If confirmed, Ring would help the NLRB overturn policies criticized by the business community during the Obama administration."[3] Ring's nomination was confirmed on April 11, 2018, by a vote of 50–48.[5] He was sworn in on April 16, 2018, and held the post until December 16, 2022, when his term ended.[6]
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References edit
- ^ a b "President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Personnel to Key Administration Posts". whitehouse.gov. January 12, 2018. Retrieved January 16, 2018 – via National Archives.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ Higgins, Sean (January 12, 2018). "Trump pick John Ring would ensure GOP majority at labor enforcement agency". Washington Examiner. Retrieved January 17, 2018.
- Swirsky, Steven (January 15, 2018). "President to Nominate Management Labor Lawyer John Ring to NLRB". The National Law Review. Retrieved January 17, 2018. - ^ a b Mulvaney, Erin (January 15, 2018). "Trump Picks Morgan Lewis Partner John Ring to Fill NLRB Vacancy". National Law Journal. Retrieved January 17, 2018.
- ^ Dubé, Lawrence; Kanu, Hassan (January 3, 2018). "Outlook 2018: Trump Appointees Usher in New Era at Labor Board". Bloomberg BNA. Archived from the original on April 12, 2018. Retrieved January 17, 2018.
- ^ "Senate Roll Call Votes 115th Congress – 2nd Session". U.S. Senate. This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Senate.
- ^ "Board Members Since 1935". National Labor Relations Board. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
External links edit
- NLRB Chairman biography Archived May 28, 2018, at the Wayback Machine
- Biography at Morgan Lewis
- John F. Ring at the National Law Review