Keith D. Flynn

Keith D. Flynn leads the Employment Litigation Practice Group at Miller Cohen, PLC, and is a committed advocate for workers and unions throughout Michigan. His practice centers on labor law, employment law, and election law, with a strong emphasis on civil rights litigation. Mr. Flynn has successfully tried and appealed cases before state and federal courts, earning notable verdicts and honors for his work.

Mr. Flynn earned his J.D., cum laude, from Michigan State University College of Law in 2010, where he also served as Articles Editor for the Michigan State Law Review. He holds an M.A. in Human Resources and Labor Relations from the Michigan State School of Labor and Industrial Relations. He received his B.A., summa cum laude, from Albion College with a double major in Political Science and Management.

Mr. Flynn launched his legal career concentrating on labor relations and civil rights, advocating for workers and protecting employee rights. He has argued cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, the Michigan Supreme Court, and the Michigan Court of Appeals, as well as representing clients before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and the U.S. Department of Labor. In 2022, he served as lead trial counsel in Zelma Motley v. Metro Man I, Inc., a landmark civil rights case recognized as one of the Top 100 civil rights verdicts in the United States.

In recognition of his efforts against Michigan’s controversial Emergency Manager law, Mr. Flynn was awarded the Spirit of Detroit Award. His courtroom success has secured millions for clients in employment discrimination, union disputes, and workplace rights violations.

Keith D. Flynn has been named a Michigan “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers in 2019 and 2020, and a “Super Lawyer” in 2021, 2022, and 2023. He continues to be a prominent legal figure defending the rights of employees across the public and private sectors. Dedicated to justice for working people, Mr. Flynn remains a strong legal voice for Michigan’s labor community.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Miller Cohen, P.L.C.
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Michigan Bar Association
• Member, U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan (2011)
• Member, U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan (2011)
• Member, U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit (2014)

Licensed State

• Michigan

Education

• Michigan State University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Michigan State School of Labor and Industrial Relations
  Master of Arts (M.A)

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