About Michelle McCoy
Michelle McCoy Wolfe is a seasoned civil litigator with over 33 years of experience in employment law. Her practice focuses on discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination cases. In 1991, she earned her Juris Doctor from Southwestern University School of Law. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Ancient Greek/Classics from the University of California, Santa Barbara, in 1987. This strong educational foundation gave her the analytical skills necessary for navigating complex legal fields. Throughout her career, Ms. Wolfe has represented clients, including small businesses and national corporations across various industries.
Notable sectors she has worked with include retail, healthcare, hospitality, construction, agriculture, and professional services. Her extensive litigation experience includes successfully presenting numerous cases before juries and arbitrators, showcasing her proficiency in handling intricate legal matters. This breadth of experience positions her as a advocate for her clients, ensuring their rights are protected in the workplace. In addition to her litigation practice, Ms. Wolfe provides strategic counsel to employers — She advises on preventive measures designed to mitigate potential workplace issues. Her management training programs cover essential topics such as hiring practices, disciplinary actions, termination decisions, and compliance with California employment laws. Furthermore, she specializes in developing employment policies and handbooks that aim to prevent future litigation while ensuring adherence to evolving legal standards.
Ms. Wolfe is actively involved in the legal community. She serves on the California Lawyers Association's Litigation Section Executive Committee, contributing her insights and expertise to further the interests of her peers. Additionally, she has participated in the Riverside County Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Council and the Publications Committee for the Riverside County Bar Association. Her commitment to professional development is evident through her memberships in various bar associations, including the Los Angeles County, Riverside County. San Bernardino County Bar Associations, as well as the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel and Women Lawyers of Los Angeles. Currently, Ms.
Wolfe holds the position of Senior Counsel at the Law Office of Karen Sloat in Palm Desert, California. Before this role, she was a partner at Varner & Brandt LLP in Riverside, where she managed many employment law cases. Her contributions to the legal community have not gone unnoticed; she has been recognized for her leadership as an Executive Committee Board Member with the California Lawyers Association, Litigation Section. Ms. Wolfe's experience and dedication to employment law have firmly established her as a respected figure in the Southern California legal community.
