McCoy Law Firm, P.C. is a distinguished San Francisco-based law firm specializing in employment law, civil rights, and entertainment law, renowned for its vigorous advocacy and landmark verdicts. Founded by Waukeen Q. McCoy, a respected civil rights advocate who argued before the California Supreme Court in the Marriage Cases, the firm stands out for its dedication to social justice and its record of success against major corporations.
With over 28 years of experience, the firm combines legal excellence with a deep commitment to client-centered representation, often taking on complex discrimination, wrongful termination, and police misconduct cases. It is particularly recognized for securing one of the nation’s largest discrimination verdicts—a $132 million award—and effectively serving individuals, artists, actors, and businesses facing legal challenges in employment and entertainment.
Services Offered
- Employment Discrimination
- Wrongful Termination
- Race Discrimination in the Workplace
- Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
- Civil Rights Litigation
- Police Misconduct / Brutality Cases
- Wrongful Death
- Entertainment Law
- Film & TV Production Contracts
- Actor / Actress Representation Agreements
- Music Industry Agreements
- Motion Picture Distribution Agreements
- Licensing Agreements
- Royalty Agreements
- Movie & Television Development Contracts
- Production Counsel Services
- General Legal Practice
The firm serves clients throughout California and is equipped to handle high-stakes litigation, with fluency in complex civil rights and entertainment industry legal matters. Waukeen McCoy’s appointment to the UC Law San Francisco Board of Trustees further underscores the firm’s esteemed reputation and ongoing contribution to legal education and social justice advancement.
