Lynne started her career as a Senior Tutor in Criminology at the University of Melbourne and later became a Lecturer and Deputy Head of the Department. During this time she completed a Doctor of Philosophy which examined police roles and functions.

After a year of secondment from the University to the Ministry for Police and Emergency Services as Director of Research for the Neesham Enquiry into the Victoria Police she became a permanent public servant for ten years. During this time her work was extremely varied and concluded as Project Manager for the Victoria Police Board.

Since she had never been admitted Lynne undertook the Leo Cussen course in 1990 (obtaining a Certificate of Excellence), and upon signing the Bar Roll has developed a diverse practice. Some cases have entailed lengthy analysis of material using computer programs, for example cases involving white collar crime, commercial disputes, family law, and commercial arbitration. Examples of matters in which she has been involved, and which have been reported include;