The purpose of the Office of General Counsel Web page is to provide the user with quick and easy access to information on a variety of legal topics pertinent to higher education. The site provides a tutorial on basic areas of law as well as a list designed to provide an introduction to important new legal decisions and statutes.
The site also provides a link to the most updated UW Regulations (UW Regs) and Presidential Directives.
The user is encouraged to contact the Office of General Counsel for assistance with specific
legal questions or issues. The user may want to review relevant
topics prior to contacting the Office of General Counsel.
DISCLAIMER -- The Office of General Counsel does not intend the information on this site as a substitute for legal counsel and advice. It is intended solely as an informational resource. University personnel should contact the Office of General Counsel when matters of serious legal consequence are at issue.
