Lycoming County Judge resigning to join Little League as chief legal officer
WILLIAMSPORT, PA – With nearly 30 years of combined legal experience as an attorney and judge on the Lycoming County Court of Common Pleas, Judge Joy Reynolds McCoy will join Little League International in Williamsport in January of next year. Little League Baseball made the announcement on Friday:
An accomplished, dedicated legal professional, Judge McCoy will join the senior executive team at Little League International in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, as the organization’s new Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer. Judge McCoy will conclude her term as a judge in the Lycoming County Court of Common Pleas on January 28, 2022, and she will join Little League International on January 31. She will oversee the organization’s legal functions, insurance operations, and risk management departments, reporting to Patrick W. Wilson, Chief Operating Officer.
“Joy brings a wide-range of legal experience through her many years of law practice and her distinguished tenure as a judge,” said Hugh E. Tanner, Little League International Board of Directors Chairman. “Throughout her time at the Lycoming County Court of Common Pleas, she has been an advocate for the protection, safety, and well-being of children, and I know she will bring that same passion and commitment to supporting the millions of boys and girls who wear the Little League patch each year. We are honored to welcome Joy to Little League International, and we look forward to her leadership as we continue to enhance the Little League experience in thousands of communities around the world.”
Judge McCoy joined the Court of Common Pleas in 2010. During her time there, she has served as the Administrative Judge for the Children and Youth Agency, Family Law Division, Domestic Relations Office, and Juvenile Probation Office. She was also the judicial liaison between the courts and the Domestic Violence Advocacy Center. Throughout her service as a judge, Judge McCoy created and implemented numerous initiatives to improve the judicial system to combat domestic violence, create a trauma informed courtroom, reduce truancy and juvenile recidivism, create early interventions for student behavioral issues, and increase child support collection.
“The past 12 years as a judge have families through some of the most traumatic, difficult moments of their lives,” said Judge McCoy.
“As I look ahead to the third chapter of my professional career, I’m excited to join the leadership team at Little League International as Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer. This unique position will allow me to continue to support the future dreams of children, while supporting this amazing organization and providing guidance and leadership from a legal perspective.”
A community leader known for collaborating with local agencies and service providers to benefit those who come in contact with the legal system, she has been recognized state-wide for leadership within the courts and implementation of evidenced-based practices. Prior to joining the Court of Common Pleas, Judge McCoy was a partner and associate at McNerney, Page, Vanderlin, and Hall Law Firm in Williamsport.. .
