Office of Legal Affairs
The Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) manages and supervises all legal and insurance matters for the University and provides University employees with legal counsel and advice on issues relevant to their employment.
Our Mission
The mission of the OLA is to provide legal representation, counsel and advice, and risk management services to University employees in all areas of campus operations.
The primary objectives of the OLA are to: minimize the University’s risk; ensure regulatory compliance; and mitigate damages and costs associated with legal matters. As a part of accomplishing these objectives, the OLA manages all legal claims and lawsuits involving the University; drafts, reviews, and/or revises the University’s articles of incorporation, bylaws, charters, policies, and contracts; proactively provides strategic direction for regulatory compliance policy implications, and risk assessment. Additionally, the OLA safeguards the University’s rights and interests relating to its intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets; ensures the University’s protection by assessing, managing and procuring appropriate institutional insurance policies; and provides training on matters and processes with significant legal implications for the University.
