Office of Legal Affairs
Our Mission
Whom We Can Help
The Office of Legal Affairs provides legal advice and representation to The Ohio State University, to its constituent units and affiliated entities, and to its trustees, officers, employees, and student leaders while acting on the university's behalf. Each of the lawyers in the Office of Legal Affairs is appointed as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Ohio in addition to his or her university job title.
Not one of these people? Try our sister office, Student Legal Services.
What We Can Provide
Our services include advice and counsel on all matters having legal significance for the university, contract review, legal workshops and educational programs. The Office of Legal Affairs provides oversight of all litigation including cases assigned to special counsel appointed by the Attorney General for the State of Ohio.
For specific advice, search above or browse our Legal Topics.
Featured Topics
- Attorney-Client PrivilegeAttorney-Client Privilege Info
Communications with lawyers in the Office of Legal Affairs are protected and regarded as confidential…
- LitigationLitigation Info
The Office of Legal Affairs is responsible for the representation of the university in all legal matters…
- Political Activity GuidelinesPolitical Activity Guidelines Info
University staff and faculty members are encouraged to fully and freely exercise their constitutional…
Latest Updates
- 04/15/2022Technology Commercialization OfficeTheTechnology Commercialization Officelink has now changed. Take a look at the updated forms and resources.Take Me There
- 11/02/2021Request for Personal Representation LetterTheRequest for Personal Representation Letterform has now changed. Take a look at the updated forms and resources.View DOC
- 03/12/2021Request for Legal CounselTheRequest for Legal Counselformform has now changed. Take a look at the updated forms and resources.View DOCView PDF
- 12/21/2020Waiver of ConflictTheWaiver of Conflictform has now changed. Take a look at the updated forms and resources.View DOC