Lynn Sun is an associate in the Chicago office of Ogletree Deakins. She works closely with experienced attorneys to represent and advise employers on a broad range of labor and employment matters throughout the employment cycle. Her work includes employment litigation, workplace discrimination and retaliation claims, reasonable accommodation issues under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and compliance with federal and state employment laws. Lynn also supports employers on traditional labor matters under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), including labor arbitrations and enforcement of collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), and other issues involving unionized workforces.
Lynn graduated magna cum laude from Chicago-Kent College of Law. During law school, she externed for a judge in the Chancery Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County. Seeing cases from the bench taught her how judges read briefs and weigh arguments, and she brings that perspective to her litigation work today. She also externed with Chicago Public Schools’ Office of Administrative Hearings, assisting with employee disciplinary proceedings and grievance matters.
Lynn came to the law after running a business of her own. Prior to law school, she co-owned and managed a restaurant, giving her firsthand insight into the practical challenges employers face in managing their businesses and workforces.
Lynn can read, speak and translate Mandarin Chinese.
