General Counsel

The General Counsel is the senior attorney for the University. The general counsel has one primary objective: to ensure the company is operating within the law at all times. The general counsel ensures limited risk exposure to the bottom line, personnel and the university's public image. Provides legal opinions and counsel, and serves as a trusted advisor to the President, C-level staff and other individuals on the management team. The General Counsel shall advise administrators of various options in addressing particular issues and should describe the potential adverse consequesces of various decisions. The General Counsel provides effective representation to the University in administrative hearings, arbitration cases and litigation.