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Q:
Who does the Office of the Vice President and General
Counsel ("VPGC") represent?
A:
The Office of the Vice President and General Counsel
provides legal advice and representation to the University
of Michigan. In that capacity, VPGC attorneys advise
the Board of Regents, Executive Officers, Faculty, Staff,
and sometimes Students, all in their official capacities,
on various legal issues impacting the University.
Q:
What type of legal services does VPGC provide?
A:
The Office of the Vice President and General Counsel
is responsible for providing a full range of legal services
to the University. VPGC attorneys work in a variety
of practice areas and locations on campus. Some areas
in which VPGC attorneys can provide legal advice are:
labor and employment, business matters, contract review,
litigation, environmental, copyright, property acquisitions,
student and faculty issues, tax, constitutional law,
among others. VPGC also has attorneys that practice
exclusively at the University of Michigan Medical System,
Development Office and Technology Management Office.
Q:
Can I obtain personal legal advice and services from
VPGC?
A:
No. VPGC provides legal services related to University
business only. You can consult with a VPGC attorney
regarding University legal matters related to your employment
at the University; however, you are responsible for
hiring your own attorney to handle personal legal matters.
If you need help finding an attorney, the Washtenaw
County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service may be
able to help you. They can be reached at (734) 996-3229.
Q:
I am a student. Can I obtain legal advice and services
from VPGC?
A:
Not unless the legal matter is related to your employment
at the University or a University sponsored event or
activity. You can contact Student Legal Services at
763-9920 to obtain personal legal advice and services.
Q:
Does the Office of the Vice President and General Counsel
provide legal services to the Flint and Dearborn campuses?
A:
Yes.
Q:
How can I contact the Office of the Vice President and
General Counsel?
A:
The Office of the Vice President and General Counsel
is located at 4010 Fleming Administration Building.
We can be reached by phone at (734) 764-0304 or by fax
at (734) 763-5648. You can also email us at OVPGC@umich.edu.
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