General Counsel

The Office of General Counsel provides legal representation to the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics. We offer a range of legal services with emphasis on preventative counseling and advice, interpretation of state, federal and university laws and regulations, assistance to draft documents with legal impact, and dispute resolution. In order to minimize costly litigation, we proactively identify legal issues affecting the School, prudently manage risks, and resolve issues through collaboration, accurate research, cost-effective strategies and training sessions to School audiences on topics of interest to the community.

School administrators, employees who need legal advice pertaining to their official responsibilities should contact our Office directly. Frequent topics include:

• Employment
• Student Affairs
• Civil Rights
• Public Records
• Governance
• Ethics
• Real Property
• Finance
• Facilities Development
• Campus Safety
• Research Programs
• Associated Entities
• Intellectual Property Matters

We have an "open door" and will make every attempt to be responsive to your needs and concerns. Unfortunately, requests for legal advice on personal matters not pertaining to the School cannot be handled by the Office of General Counsel.

The Office of the General Counsel does not represent or advise individual faculty members, staff or students about personal legal matters. Pamphlets can be obtained from the North Carolina Bar Association addressing a variety of legal issues of a personal nature, including one on how to find a lawyer. Individuals may also contact the Lawyer Referral Service of the North Carolina Bar Association (800-662-7660) for a referral to a lawyer in your area. Eligible individuals may qualify for the free services of Legal Aid of North Carolina for civil matters; their local office is located at 201 West Main Street, Suite 400, Durham, NC 27701 or call 1-866-219-5262 or 919-688-6396.