Ring started his career as a labor and employment lawyer in 1990 with Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, in Washington D.C.  In 1992, he was appointed by then President George H.W. Bush to serve as Chief Counsel to the Democratic Chairman of the U.S. International Trade Commission; Ring served in the same capacity to a subsequent Republican Chairman.

Upon returning to private practice in 1998, including an affiliation with the Washington, D.C. office of Dykema, Ring focused on international trade and federal and state lobbying matters, including representing several automotive suppliers and other manufacturing interests.  Ring also helped form a coalition of tool, die and mold companies, and was recognized by the Michigan Manufacturers Association for his efforts.

In 2004, Ring joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) as Chief Operating Officer.  Ring was involved with a wide range of business attraction and retention programs and initiatives, including the establishment of Michigan's 21st Century Jobs Fund and administration of the Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) and Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF).  Ring worked closely with the Office of the Governor, the Department of the Treasury, and the Department of Labor and Economic Growth, among others.

In 2007, Ring was affiliated with Detroit-based Honigman Miller Schwartz & Cohn.  He co-founded the Firm's Alternative Energy practice team, in addition to launching its International Trade practice group.

Currently, Ring is in charge of External and Legal Affairs, Administration, for Hino Motors Manufacturing USA, Inc., a Toyota Group company.  Hino produces Class 4-7 commercial trucks, as well as supplies various parts for the Toyota Tundra, Tacoma, and Sequoia.