Office of General Counsel

University Governance

• UW Regulations, Standard Administrative Policies and Procedures, and Presidential Directives

• Trustee Bylaws

• Wyoming Constitution and State Statutes

• Government Relations

Mission Statement

The Office of the General Counsel coordinates and supervises all legal services for the University of Wyoming by providing timely legal guidance; addressing existing and potential legal problems; reducing exposure to legal risk; and helping University units effectively and efficiently achieve their objectives.

The University is our client, but our legal services are provided to the Board of Trustees, the President, University Officers, deans and heads of academic units, department heads, or other designated representatives of the University. We provide legal advice and representation to those employees acting within the scope of their duties, but we cannot provide personal legal advice to any individual.

Office of General Counsel Strategic Plan

 

The Office of General Counsel provides legal advice in a wide variety of practice areas.

When You Should Contact Legal

Members of the University of Wyoming community should contact the legal office about any and all legal issues involving the University. 

 

The Legal Office provides legal advice in a wide variety of practice areas including:

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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.

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