The University of Wyoming's Office of General Counsel (Legal) is responsible for serving the legal needs of the University's Board of Trustees, its administration, and the employees when acting in the course and scope of employment.
Members of the University of Wyoming community should contact the office about any and all legal issues involving the University. The Legal Office provides legal advice in a wide variety of practice areas including: policy development and interpretation; litigation; employment and equal opportunity; student affairs; athletics compliance; research agreements; regulatory compliance; intellectual property; open meetings; public information; purchasing and sales of goods and services; real estate transactions; construction contracts; and ethics and conflicts of interest.
The Legal Office cannot provide legal advice or representation to employees or students about legal issues of a personal nature (e.g., divorce, wills, and landlord/tenant issues). Students are directed to the ASUW Student's Attorney Program. In addition, the Legal Office does not provide advice in matters unrelated to University business or to individuals whose interests are or may be adverse to the University.
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.
