Passionate about the role of the employer in a growing economy, Ryan A. McCoy learned about the importance of business as he grew up watching his father run his own small business.  Now, McCoy defends employers in wrongful termination actions and other employment-related matters.

In his practice, McCoy represents California employers facing labor and employment litigation based on an array of actions and claims.  These include discrimination, harassment, retaliation, leave violations, wrongful termination, and Business and Professions Code section 17200 claims.  In addition, McCoy also represents employers in complex business litigation.

Education

Santa Clara University School of Law, J.D., 2009
    Northern California Innocence Project, Legal Extern, 2008-2009

Loyola Marymount University, B.A., Political Science & Economics, 2006
    Men’s Rugby, President
    Associated Students of Loyola Marymount University, Speaker of the Senate

Publications

Top 10 Things You Should Know About California Employee Handbooks," California Employment Law Letter, December 2011.

Two Steps Forward, One Step Back When it Comes to Enforcing Arbitration Agreements," California Employment Law Letter, March 2012.
 

 

 

Pro Bono

Represented a not-for-profit private school in front of the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board in action filed against them by a disgruntled former employee