Office of General Counsel
Our Commitment
The Office of General Counsel (OGC)’s goal is to provide practical, timely advice on the broad range of legal issues that confront the University. To support the University’s educational mission, our team of in-house attorneys and administrative staff works closely with University leaders, administrators, Faculty, staff and others in the University community to address legal matters.
Consistent with our professional standards, the OGC is dedicated to delivering independent, professional legal advice and counsel. We are committed to advancing the University’s mission, and supporting it’s values and priorities. Additionally, the OGC is committed to keeping our clients informed of the ever-changing legal and regulatory framework that higher education operates within.
Website Disclaimer
These materials are presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice on a particular matter. Legal advice must be tailored to the specific facts and circumstances relating to an issue. For legal advice on a particular university matter within your official responsibilities, please consult with a member of the Office of Institutional Integrity and General Counsel.
Our Clients
Our primary clients are the Chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and the Board of Trustees of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and consistent with the canons of professional ethics, officers and other administrators of UNCG when they are acting on behalf of the University. The OGC does not represent any individuals related to personal legal matters, nor do we represent students or parties external to the University. For personal legal advice, employees should consult a private attorney.
UNCG offers assistance for employees through our Employee Assistance program. Please contact the UNCG Benefits Office to receive information about this service. The North Carolina State Bar and the North Carolina Bar Association offer many resources, including a Lawyer Referral Service. In addition, eligible individuals may qualify for free legal services with Legal Aid of North Carolina. Students should contact a private attorney or Legal Aid of North Carolina.
Our Experience and Professional & Community Associations
Our legal team is composed of seasoned higher education attorneys with over one hundred combined years of legal experience including higher education, litigation, and regulatory compliance. Members of the Office of General Counsel are active members in the National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA), the Greensboro Bar Association, the North Carolina Bar Association, the Providence Education and Community Services, Inc. Board of Directors, the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE), and the Guilford Green Foundation Board of Directors.