About Mr. Rodney A.
Mr. Rodney A. Hampton combines a practical legal education with technical certifications that reflect his interests in business, privacy, and security. He earned an A.S. in Business from Macomb Community College, studied history at Ohio State University in Columbus, and completed his J.D. at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, where his studies included general and solo practice. Those early choices shaped a career that bridges law and technology.
After law school, Hampton built a practice oriented to solo and small-firm representation. In 2011 he became president and a shareholder of Rodney Hampton, P.C., the firm he leads today. He has maintained a steady presence in Michigan’s legal community and runs his office as a compact operation. The firm’s structure reflects the solo-practice training he received during his J.D. work.
Hampton’s credentialing points to two clear interests. He holds the CIPP/US certification from the International Association of Privacy Professionals, a credential tied to U.S. privacy laws and regulatory compliance. He also holds the CISSP certification from (ISC)2, the international cybersecurity certification that covers technical safeguards and security governance. Those two certifications sit alongside his legal degree and create an unusual professional profile: a lawyer who has also pursued recognized technical qualifications.
That combination affects how he practices. Clients who face questions about data handling, privacy notices, or information-security policies often turn to counsel who can speak both legal and technical languages. Hampton’s background allows him to frame legal risks in terms that nonlawyers can understand and to discuss security controls at a level practical for business leaders and IT staff.
At the same time, his business coursework and general practice training inform routine commercial work. He handles matters common to small and mid-size organizations, including transactional reviews, contract matters, and issues that arise for solo practitioners. He keeps the work straightforward and practical. He prefers clear documents and direct advice.
Hampton is licensed to practice in Michigan and leads Rodney Hampton, P.C. from his office there. He continues to combine privacy and cybersecurity credentials with business and solo-practice experience. He currently practices at Rodney Hampton, P.C., where his practice focuses on privacy, cybersecurity, and business matters.
