Page 3 - OGC Annual Report 2024

ANNUAL REPORT 2024 3
Mission of the Office of the General Counsel
To Safeguard the constitutional authority of the Board of Regents
and those who act on its behalf to govern the University
To Represent the University in adversarial forums zealously and in
accordance with the highest standards of integrity and ethics
To Protect the University’s legal interest in all transactions, thereby
protecting the investment of the citizens of Minnesota in the University
To Provide legal services and counsel to University officials so that all
the institution’s activities comply with applicable laws and University
policies
To Protect the principles of due process in the University’s treatment
of faculty, staff and students and all other members of the University
community