Overview
Geri Lynn brings more than 15 years of experience in labor and employment law, providing strategic guidance and effective advocacy to employers across sectors, including non-profits, school districts, governmental agencies, healthcare providers, and private businesses. She has extensive experience advising organizations on a range of legal and human resources matters, defending employers in complex litigation, and preparing executives for high-stakes depositions. Geri Lynn also supports clients through early dispute resolution and risk management strategies, helping them navigate sensitive workplace issues and regulatory compliance challenges.
Known for her practical and results-driven approach, Geri Lynn collaborates with employers to mitigate risks, resolve disputes, and align legal strategies with organizational goals. She is highly skilled in defending clients against workplace disputes, discrimination claims, and regulatory challenges, including representing businesses in proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board and Illinois Labor Relations Board.
Before joining Constangy, Geri Lynn served as an Assistant Attorney General, representing state agencies before the Civil Service Commission and Police Merit Board. She also acted as litigation counsel for sheriff’s departments and nonprofit organizations in private practice. Her comprehensive experience ensures that employers receive tailored, results-oriented solutions to address their unique challenges and priorities.
Honors & Recognitions
- 100 St. Louisans You Should Know 2024 Award Recipient, Small Business Monthly
- Missouri Super Lawyers® Rising Star honoree (2014-2016)
- Illinois Super Lawyers® Rising Star honoree (2013)
Professional & Civic Associations
- Defense Resource Institute
- Employment Law Committee
- Diversity Committee
- Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
- National School Boards Association COSA Member
- Missouri School Boards Association COSA Member
- Challenge Unlimited, Inc., Board of Directors
- Project CU, Inc., Board of Directors
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
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About Me
Geri Lynn is an avid runner who enjoys traveling, music, arts and culture; as well as, giving back through community service.
- “Be open to new ideas and experiences because you’ll never know when someone else will have an interesting thought or when a new door will open to take you on the journey of your dreams.”
- Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
Industries
Education
University of Illinois College of Law
- J.D., 2006
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- M.S.W., 1996
Clark Atlanta University
- B.S.W., magna cum laude, 1995
Bar & Court Admissions
- Illinois, 2007
- Missouri, 2013
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eastern District of Missouri
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Illinois