Legal Counsel
Mission Statement
The Office of the University Counsel is responsible for all aspects of the legal representation of Northeastern University and must be aggressive, proactive and ethical in meeting the University's legal needs. The sttorneys in the University Counsel's Office centralize and coordinate all legal services required by the University, provide legal advice and services to all senior University officials and their departments, and provide a forum in which legal issues can be addressed and resolved, if possible, in a fair, speedy and preventative manner. The attorneys also participate in the creation and implementation of University policies on a wide range of matters that may have legal components to ensure consistent legal analysis and coordination of substantive decision-making.
Practice Subject Areas/Resources
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Should you have a legal question arising from your role/responsibilities at the University, please contact the Office of University Counsel at x2157.
Click here for the powerpoint presentation from the"How to Speed Up the Process January 2012 Seminar" that was held on Thursday, January 19.