Office of Legal Affairs Office AA-2003 1120 Fifteenth Street Augusta, Georgia 30912-7615 Tel: 706-721-4018 Exchange positions: 706-721-8014 [email protected] www.augusta.edu/services/legal/ Susann Estroff Deputy Chief Counsel [email protected] The Office of Legal Affairs of the University System of Georgia advises and directs the Board of Regents, the administration of the university system, and the system`s colleges and universities on various issues. legal relating to areas such as council policy, student affairs, employment matters, contracts, real estate, constitutional matters and legislation. In addition, it liaises with the Office of the Prosecutor General of Georgia on litigation and other legal matters. The Vice-Chancellor for Legal Affairs is also Secretary of the Council of Regents. The Office of Legal Affairs is the in-house legal advisor to the University of Georgia. Lawyers in the Law Office provide legal advice to the University through its administrators, lecturers and staff members in the course of their duties on behalf of the University. The Office of Legal Affairs does not provide legal advice to administrators, professors, staff or students in the course of their individual duties. This page contains information to help you interact with the Office of Legal Affairs, as well as links to other useful legal resources. Please understand that none of the information or links contained herein constitute legal advice and do not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Christian Fuller Senior Counsel, Employment and Litigation [email protected] Yolonda L.
Cameron Senior Associate Counsel II, Transactions and Administration [email protected] Kathleen Gosden Chief Counsel, Student Life and Academic Affairs [email protected] Kate Wasch Chief Counsel, Employment and Litigation [email protected] Lustrat House 230 S. Jackson Street 30602, Athen, Georgia Tel: 706-542-0006 FX: 706-542-3248 legal.uga.edu Geoffrey Carson Associate Academic Counsel [email protected] Office of Legal Affairs 270 Washington Street, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Tel. : 404-962-3255 Fax: 404-962-3264 [email protected] www.usg.edu/legal/ Maura Conley Copeland Vice President of Legal Affairs [email protected] In addition to providing legal advice to the University, the Office of Legal Affairs is also responsible for interpreting and advising policy, administering the University`s complaint and dispute resolution procedures, reviewing contracts and, in collaboration with the Attorney. General, Manage actual or imminent litigation involving the University. The Office of Legal Affairs is also available to offer training and information programs on legal issues applicable to University units. This position is one of six full-time lawyers in the University of Georgia`s Office of Legal Affairs, the university`s in-house legal counsel. The Office`s lawyers report directly to the General Counsel and provide legal advice and advice to the University and the advice of its administrators, faculty and staff in the course of its duties on behalf of the University.
In addition to providing legal advice to the University on a wide range of legal issues, the other responsibilities of the Legal Office include managing the University`s complaint and dispute resolution procedures, interpreting policies, reviewing contracts and, in collaboration with the Attorney General, conducting actual or potential litigation involving the University. Each lawyer in the firm is directly responsible for specific areas and content units. Areas of responsibility sometimes change to meet the needs of the entity and institution. Deputy General Counsel positions are for lawyers with 2+ years of experience in developing expertise in higher education law. Deputy General Counsel develop their expertise and maintain close working relationships with their assigned units. Type of Work: Students research and analyze legal issues faced by UGA, particularly in the areas of employment, contract, real estate, litigation management, and constitutional law Sheila Cranman Deputy Chief Counsel, Export & Trade [email protected] We cannot provide legal advice or services to students. Similarly, we cannot provide services or advice to speakers or staff regarding personal legal concerns. If you need legal services or advice, you should contact one of the many excellent lawyers who practice in the field. Information about the local bar is available from many sources, including martindale.com and lawyers.com. If you are unable to pay for legal services, you may be eligible for assistance through the Georgia Legal Services Program. If a legal issue arises in the course of your work at Georgia College, please contact the Office of Legal Affairs as soon as possible. 208 Parks Hall Campus Box 041 Milledgeville, GA 31061 Phone: 478.445.2037 Fax: [email protected] The mission of the Office of Legal Affairs is to educate the Georgia College community on the laws and regulations that apply to the operation of the university.
Legal Affairs also works to address legal issues and facilitate transactions, provide advice and guidance, promote informed decision-making and creative problem solving, and provide legal representation to facilitate the pursuit of the University`s mission.
