Kelley Stoppels is a Member in the firm’s Employment and Labor practice with a focus on employment discrimination, management and employee training, union avoidance, and affirmative action plans.

Kelley counsels health care providers on current developments and recent trends in employment and labor law which affect our numerous health care clients.

Ms. Stoppels is also an active member of the Affirmative Action and Government Contractors practice.  She helps guide contractors and subcontractors through the complex web of federal, state and local regulatory obligations that must be adhered to comply with all aspects of their affirmative action obligations. Kelley assists employers’ handling of compliance reviews conducted by the U. S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs and OFCCP investigations triggered by employee discrimination complaints.

Professional Affiliations, Activities and Honors
Kelley is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and Grand Rapids Bar Association.  She was recognized as a 2026 Best Lawyer in America for Employment Law – Management and Labor Law – Management.

Education
Kelley is a graduate of the University of Michigan Law School where she earned her J.D. in 2001.  She received her B.A. cum laude from Carleton College in 1998.  She is admitted to practice law in Michigan.