Serling Rooks Hunter McKoy Worob & Averill LLP, the New York-headquartered music and entertainment law firm, has rebranded as McKoy Worob Averill Scott & Koenig LLP.
The change, which took effect in January 2026, follows the departure of named partners Reid Hunter and Joe Serling.
Following the transition, longtime partner Jeffrey Koenig has been elevated to named partner, while Margo Scott, joins as a new named partner.
Three additional partners also join the firm: Atticus George Carroll, who arrives from Warner Records, where she was Vice President of Business & Legal Affairs; plus Anamaria Laguna-Dunn and Kate Glinert, who have both been elevated from Senior Counsel.
The firm’s pre-existing leadership of Mike McKoy, Jeffrey Worob and Craig Averill remains in place.
“Reid Hunter and Joe Serling are both brilliant attorneys, and together we built one of the most esteemed law firms in music and entertainment.”
Mike McKoy
The firm’s current client roster includes Ejae, one of the singer-songwriters who provided the singing voice of Rumi in Sony Pictures Animation and Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters, plus Maroon 5, Maggie Rogers, Leon Bridges, Fall Out Boy, Halsey, LCD Soundsystem, Joji, Magdalena Bay and Rostrum Records.
“Reid Hunter and Joe Serling are both brilliant attorneys, and together we built one of the most esteemed law firms in music and entertainment,” said Mike McKoy.
“Jeff, Craig and I are honored to carry on this mission with Jeffrey Koenig and Margo Scott joining us at the helm, along with partners Atticus George Carroll, Anamaria Laguna-Dunn, and Kate Glinert, and our amazing associates and staff.”
Margo Scott‘s arrival brings more than three decades of major-label experience to the firm. She rose through the ranks of Atlantic Records to Senior Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs & Deputy General Counsel, where, the firm says, she handled business affairs matters relating to Missy Elliott, Coldplay and Maybach Music Group.
She also created the Warner Music Group form agreement, according to the firm.
Scott was later elevated to General Counsel of Elektra Music Group and 300 Entertainment, advising on legal and business matters relating to Gunna, Young Thug, Megan Thee Stallion, Twenty One Pilots, Bailey Zimmerman and Brandi Carlile.
She left 300 Elektra Entertainment in 2024, and since entering private practice in 2025, Scott has built a client list that includes Matchbox Twenty, plus independent companies Artist House, ALTER Music and Big Machine Rock.
Jeffrey Koenig first joined the firm in 2010, after five years in-house at Universal Motown Republic, where he worked on projects including Amy Winehouse and Cash Money Records. Elevated to partner in 2018, Koenig represents clients including Jack Harlow, Mitski, Caamp, Tori Kelly, and Partisan Records.
His clients also include Jamestown Revival (Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance), who wrote the music and lyrics for The Outsiders – the Broadway adaptation of S.E. Hinton‘s novel that won four Tony Awards in 2024, including Best Musical.
The firm’s roster also includes Grammy Award-winning recording artists, Tony Award-winning lyricists, Fortune 500 companies and independent record labels, according to the company.Music Business Worldwide
Serling Rooks Hunter McKoy Worob & Averill LLP, a prominent New York-based law firm specializing in music and entertainment, has officially rebranded itself as McKoy Worob Averill Scott & Koenig LLP as of January 2026. This change comes in the wake of the departure of named partners Reid Hunter and Joe Serling, who played significant roles in establishing the firm’s reputation in the industry.
With the rebranding, longtime partner Jeffrey Koenig has been promoted to a named partner. Margo Scott joins the firm as a new named partner, bringing with her a wealth of experience from the major-label music industry. Additionally, three new partners have been appointed: Atticus George Carroll, who previously served as Vice President of Business & Legal Affairs at Warner Records; Anamaria Laguna-Dunn; and Kate Glinert, both of whom have been elevated from Senior Counsel. The existing leadership trio of Mike McKoy, Jeffrey Worob, and Craig Averill will continue to steer the firm.
Mike McKoy, one of the firm’s existing leaders, expressed his appreciation for Hunter and Serling, stating, “Reid Hunter and Joe Serling are both brilliant attorneys, and together we built one of the most esteemed law firms in music and entertainment.” He emphasized the commitment of the remaining leadership to uphold the firm’s mission, welcoming Koenig and Scott to take on significant roles alongside new partners Carroll, Laguna-Dunn, and Glinert, as well as the firm’s associates and staff.
Margo Scott’s extensive career spans over three decades in the music industry, where she has amassed considerable experience. She began at Atlantic Records, eventually rising to the position of Senior Vice President of Business & Legal Affairs & Deputy General Counsel. During her tenure, she managed business affairs for major artists such as Missy Elliott and Coldplay. She also played a key role in creating the Warner Music Group’s standard form agreement. Scott later became General Counsel at Elektra Music Group and 300 Entertainment, overseeing legal and business matters for high-profile artists including Gunna, Young Thug, and Megan Thee Stallion. After leaving 300 Elektra Entertainment in 2024, she entered private practice in 2025 and has since developed a client base that includes Matchbox Twenty and various independent companies.
Jeffrey Koenig has been with the firm since 2010, bringing experience from his previous five years at Universal Motown Republic, where he worked on significant projects involving artists like Amy Winehouse. He was promoted to partner in 2018 and currently represents a diverse array of clients, such as Jack Harlow, Mitski, and Tori Kelly. Notably, he also represents Jamestown Revival, whose work on the Broadway adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s novel « The Outsiders » won four Tony Awards in 2024, including Best Musical.
The firm’s client roster is impressive, featuring well-known artists like Maroon 5, Maggie Rogers, Leon Bridges, Fall Out Boy, Halsey, LCD Soundsystem, Joji, and Rostrum Records, as well as singer-songwriter Ejae, who lent her voice to the character Rumi in Sony Pictures Animation’s « KPop Demon Hunters. » The firm also boasts a clientele that includes Grammy Award-winning recording artists, Tony Award-winning lyricists, Fortune 500 companies, and independent record labels.
This rebranding marks a significant transition for McKoy Worob Averill Scott & Koenig LLP, highlighting the firm’s evolution while maintaining its commitment to providing top-tier legal services in the music and entertainment sector. With the addition of experienced partners and the continuation of established leadership, the firm aims to uphold its esteemed reputation and continue to support its diverse range of clients in the ever-evolving landscape of the music industry.
