Office of General Counsel
The Office of General Counsel is Appalachian State University’s dedicated legal resource. We provide trusted, comprehensive legal advice and representation in support of App State’s mission of commitment to educational access and excellence through teaching, research and service. We support and advise university leadership, faculty, and staff in navigating complex legal matters, including governance, compliance, contracts, employment, student affairs, and litigation. We are committed to helping the university promote sound decision-making and risk management. The Office of General Counsel is here to serve the university and community with its core values of Trust, Confidence, Reliability and Responsiveness.
Our Services
Our legal team provides a wide range of services on all matters having legal significance for App State, including, but not limited to, advice on the legal implications of proposed policies and actions, counsel on compliance with state and federal laws and administrative regulations, drafting, reviewing, or negotiating university contracts, and coordinating App State’s real, personal, and intellectual property interests.
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