Meyer Capel, PC: Lorna K. Geiler - Champaign, IL

Leading Employment and Labor Law Representation in Champaign, Illinois

Workplace legal challenges require sophisticated counsel capable of balancing regulatory mandates with commercial realities. Operating from Meyer Capel's flagship office on West Church Street in Champaign, shareholder Lorna K. Geiler has provided premier legal advocacy to employers, corporate executives, and institutions across Illinois since 1988. A graduate of the University of Illinois College of Law, Lorna brings formidable trial and appellate skill to every case. Recognized for more than twenty consecutive years by Leading Lawyers in Employment Law: Management and appointed by the Supreme Court of Illinois to the Committee on Jury Instructions in Civil Cases, she delivers strategic counsel. When you need to hire an employment lawyer or consult experienced labor counsel in Champaign, Lorna K. Geiler delivers authoritative representation tailored to your goals.

Comprehensive Employment Defense and Regulatory Compliance

Modern employment regulations at the state and federal levels present substantial operational and financial risks for businesses of all sizes. Lorna Geiler represents employers before administrative agencies and in state and federal courtrooms, proactively mitigating risk and vigorously defending clients against adverse employment actions.

Core Employment Litigation Solutions

• Wrongful Termination Lawyers: Defending businesses and management teams against claims of retaliatory discharge, whistleblower allegations, and termination disputes under common law and statutory public policy.
• Workplace Discrimination Lawyers: Representing employers in sensitive disputes involving alleged discrimination based on race, age, sex, disability, religion, national origin, and pregnancy under Title VII, the ADA, and the ADEA.
• Harassment Lawyers: Providing robust defense and neutral investigations regarding claims of hostile work environments, sexual harassment, and retaliatory workplace conduct.
• Wage and Hour Lawyers: Advising and defending companies regarding minimum wage requirements, overtime exemptions, meal break mandates, and compliance with the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act and the FLSA.
• Administrative Agency Defense: Advocating for employers before the Illinois Human Rights Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the Illinois Department of Labor.

Labor Relations, Union Negotiations and Grievance Arbitrations

Managing union relations requires deep familiarity with traditional labor statutes and decisive negotiation skills. Lorna Geiler routinely counsels unionized employers and organizations facing unionization drives. Her labor relations practice covers collective bargaining agreement negotiations, union grievance arbitration hearings, defense against unfair labor practice charges, and proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board and Illinois state labor boards.

Employment Contracts, Restrictive Covenants and Business Litigation

Beyond statutory employment disputes, Lorna drafts and enforces vital corporate agreements that protect trade secrets and enterprise value. Her practice encompasses non-compete agreements, non-solicitation covenants, confidentiality provisions, and executive severance packages compliant with the Illinois Freedom to Work Act. When corporate disputes escalate into litigation, as seasoned business litigation lawyers, she handles high-stakes commercial disputes, partner conflicts, and breach of contract actions in Illinois state and federal courts.

Established Legal Leadership at Meyer Capel in Champaign

As part of Meyer Capel, PC-one of Central Illinois' largest and most prestigious full-service law firms-Lorna K. Geiler combines extensive individual mastery with the comprehensive resources of a top-tier firm. Conveniently located in downtown Champaign, she provides responsive, strategic legal advocacy to healthcare providers, municipal entities, higher education institutions, and private businesses throughout Champaign, Urbana, Bloomington, and the greater Midwest.