Overview
Geri Lynn is a partner who provides strategic guidance and effective advocacy to employers in labor and employment matters, with a focus on employment litigation defense, investigations, and labor relations.
She works with clients across sectors—including healthcare, higher education, nonprofits, government agencies, and private businesses—helping them address workplace disputes, manage risk, and maintain compliance with evolving legal standards.
She has extensive experience advising on human resources policies, defending employers in complex litigation, and preparing executives for high-stakes depositions. Geri Lynn counsels’ organizations on early dispute resolution strategies and represents clients in arbitrations and before the National Labor Relations Board and Illinois Labor Relations Board. Her practical, results-driven approach emphasizes aligning legal strategies with business goals while mitigating the risks associated with discrimination and retaliation claims; as well as, regulatory challenges.
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. Drawing on her comprehensive background—including a Master of Social Work—she delivers tailored, solutions-oriented counsel to address employers’ unique challenges and priorities.
Honors & Recognition
- 100 St. Louisans You Should Know 2024 Award Recipient, Small Business Monthly
- Missouri Super Lawyers®, Rising Star (2014-2016)
- Illinois Super Lawyers®, Rising Star (2013)
About Me
Geri Lynn is an avid runner who enjoys traveling, music, arts and culture; as well as, giving back through community service.
Credentials
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
Media
News
Events
Professional & Civic Associations
Civic
- 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
Professional
- Defense Resource Institute
- Employment Law Committee
- Diversity Committee
- Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
Industries
Admissions
- Illinois, 2007
- Missouri, 2013
- U.S. District Court - MO - E.D., W.D.
- U.S. District Court - IL - C.D., S.D
- U.S. Court of Appeals - MO - E.D.
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker, IL
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