Hon. Charles W. "Charlie" McCoy, Jr. (Ret.)

Judge McCoy served for 22 years on the Los Angeles Superior Court, including a term as Presiding Judge. He has presided over hundreds of complex civil trials and thousands of settlement conferences. His background includes extensive work in high-stakes commercial disputes, employment matters, and large-scale class actions. Before his judicial appointment, he practiced as a litigation partner at a major law firm, focusing on antitrust and business litigation.

A former Presiding Judge with over two decades of bench experience, he offers a sophisticated perspective on resolving multi-party commercial disputes and complex class actions.

Served as the Presiding Judge of the nation's largest trial court system and authored influential books on conflict management.

He is widely regarded by legal professionals for his deep understanding of complex legal issues and his persistent, effective approach to settling difficult cases. Peers and counsel frequently note his preparation and his ability to manage high-pressure litigation environments with composure.