Welcome to the Office of General Counsel website. We hope this site is a useful guide for finding information about the Office and familiarizing yourself with university regulations and policies.
In serving as in-house counsel and representing the University’s legal interests, the Office of General Counsel strives to ensure the University’s success in their educational and public service mission. We advise the University administration, the Board of Trustees, and faculty and staff on a broad range of initiatives, issues, and policy matters. In all of our work, we are committed to understanding the goals and upholding the values of WOU’s diverse campus community.
The Office of the General Counsel provides in-house legal services on a full range of legal issues, including but not limited to:
- Employment
- Student affairs
- Procurement
- Real Estate
- Intellectual Property
- Grievances
- Complaints
- Collective Bargaining
- Policy Development
- Training
- Lawsuits
