Office of Legal Affairs

To serve as a valued, collaborative, and strategic partner to the University and to provide timely, thorough, and accurate legal advice consistent with applicable laws, policies, rules, and procedures.

The Office of Legal Affairs represents the University, which includes providing comprehensive legal advice and assistance regarding matters involving or affecting the institution to the Board of Trustees, the chancellor, other senior administrators of the University, faculty, and staff. Staff within the Office of Legal Affairs advise the University on the legal implications of proposed policies and actions, compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, and UNC Board of Governors policies and regulations. The Office of Legal Affairs staff also draft and review University contracts and other legal documents and provide educational services and training programs on legal policy matters. In addition, the Office of Legal Affairs serves as a liaison to outside counsel, including the Office of the Attorney General, whose services are engaged to represent the University in litigation matters.

The Office of Legal Affairs' responsibilities to the university include:

• Legal advice and counsel, i.e., contract drafting, negotiation, and review; interpretation of federal and state laws; handling internal and external administrative and regulatory matters and complaints; policy review and development; general legal education of the campus community
• Litigation support, i.e., gathering factual information and assisting the Office of the Attorney General in the development and furtherance of the University's position in judicial and administrative forums
• Preventive counseling, i.e., the provision of timely and effective legal advice before legal problems arise in order to prevent or minimize legal liability.

The Office of Legal Affairs does not directly advise students and employees on any personal legal matters or any matters that would conflict with the Office of Legal Affairs' obligations to NCCU.

Disclaimer Notice: This website is designed to provide you with information about the Office of Legal Affairs and the types of services that we provide. It is not intended to provide legal advice and should not be used as a substitute for contacting and consulting with a member of the Office of Legal Affairs staff.

The Office of Legal Affairs maintains several dedicated email accounts that are checked regularly and accessible to all its members. To ensure that your question or request is addressed promptly, we encourage you to send your message to the appropriate account listed below.