Meghan McCord

Overview

Meghan McCord represents employers to resolve the full spectrum of workplace legal challenges, from routine employment law questions to high-stakes litigation. She handles discrimination and harassment claims, wrongful termination disputes, wage and hour controversies, and employment contract matters. Her practice also extends to sexual assault and molestation cases, both within employment settings and beyond. What sets her apart is her dual focus: Meghan is equally comfortable in the courtroom managing complex litigation and in the conference room helping clients avoid disputes altogether through strategic counseling and policy development.

Meghan manages employment litigation from initial filing through resolution. She takes and defends depositions, argues motions before trial courts, represents employers during administrative investigations, and negotiates settlements and severance packages. Her litigation experience informs her counseling work—she's seen how seemingly minor policy gaps become major liabilities, and she uses that knowledge to help clients strengthen their practices. She understands that effective defense requires more than legal arguments; it demands an understanding of how juries and arbitrators perceive workplace decisions and how agencies prioritize enforcement actions.

Her preventative counseling solutions address the operational realities employers face daily. She audits employee handbooks, prepares employment agreements, conducts workplace investigations, and advises on termination decisions where the legal and business risks are highest. She also presents training seminars designed to equip managers with practical tools for handling difficult situations. In sexual assault and molestation cases—matters that carry profound personal and reputational consequences—Meghan brings both legal rigor and an understanding of the sensitivity these allegations demand. She works closely with clients to navigate these cases toward outcomes that protect their interests and reputations.

Honors

• Rising Star, Employment & Labor, Super Lawyers, 2013-2019