Mission Statement |
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The Office of the General Counsel serves as legal counsel for Lehigh University. The Office serves its client, the University, by:
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- providing legal advice to ensure compliance with legal requirements, and reduce exposure to legal risks;
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- representing the University as legal counsel in judicial and governmental proceedings, and advocating and defending its interests in those proceedings;
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- serving as a resource for informed decision-making, and creative problem-solving to facilitate the University's pursuit of its non-profit missions of teaching, research, and service;
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- educating University personnel about legal requirements and risks to prevent or reduce liabilities and legal disputes; and
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- coordinating the provision of all legal services for the University, whether through the Office or outside law firms, to ensure efficiency, containment of costs, and reliability of service.
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In serving the interests of the University, the Office pursues excellence in the quality of services provided to its client, and maintains the highest standards of professional ethics and integrity.
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