Chair of the Labor and Employment Law Practice Group, Mary Ann has experience in insurance defense, including medical malpractice and workers compensation. However, her primary practice areas are Labor and Employment Law, School and Public Sector Law, Health Care Law, and Workers Compensation Law. She represents public, private and non-profit organizations and handles litigation in administrative, state and federal courts.

Her practice involves working with and counseling clients on a frequent basis relative to the following areas of law: EEOC/MDCR complaints and procedures, MIOSHA/OSHA regulations and policy development, DOT regulations, FLSA, FMLA and Department of Labor regulations and development of policies, Affirmative Action Plans (OFCCP compliance), National Labor Relations regulations, HIPAA, Health Care and various other employment and labor related issues as they relate to State and Federal Regulations. She a frequent speaker on all types of labor and employment topics including but not limited to: Sexual Harassment, Family Medical Leave, Union Campaigns, Fair Labor Standards Act, Americans with Disabilities Act and Workers Compensation.

Prior to joining Rhoades McKee in 1981, Mary Ann worked for the City of Kalamazoo handling a variety of criminal and civil litigation matters.

Education

Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Juris Doctor
Grand Valley State College, Bachelor of Science

Bar Admission

Michigan

Awards and Recognition

• American Jurisprudence Labor Law Book Award

MLIVE CHAT:  "Why more companies are being accused of retaliation"

Mary Ann Cartwright reappointed to serve on Ottawa County Community Mental Health Board

MLIVE:  "What Michigan's right to work law changes for business owners, what it doesn't"

Legal Alert:  How Michigan's Right to Work May Impact Your Business

Professional Activities

• Grand Rapids Bar Association
• State Bar of Michigan

Community Activities

• Ottawa County Community Mental Health Board, Board Member
• Reentry Employment Resource Center, Board Member