| Q: | Who does the Office of General Counsel represent? |
| A: | The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) provides legal advice and representation to the various departments, divisions and components of Emory University and Emory Healthcare. The OGC advises Trustees, officers, faculty, physicians, and staff in their official capacities on various issues that impact Emory University and Emory Healthcare. |
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| Q: | Does the Office of General Counsel provide personal legal advice? |
| A: | No. The Office of the General Counsel provides legal advice and representation related to Emory University and Emory Healthcare business only, and does not provide personal legal advice and representation. Please refer to the Legal Links page for organizations that may be able to assist you in obtaining an attorney or other legal assistance for personal matters. |
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| Q: | What type of legal services does the Office of General Counsel provide? |
| A: | The Office of the General Counsel provides a full range of legal services to Emory University and Emory Healthcare. The OGC works closely with our colleagues and clients to develop and execute well-crafted legal strategies across a wide range of areas, including: academic, health care, employment, intellectual property, corporate, real estate, tax, litigation and compliance. Please see the Practice Areas page for a list of the OGC attorneys and their respective practice areas. |
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| Q: | Can the Office of the General Counsel notarize documents? |
| A: | Yes. The Office of the General Counsel currently has three staff members who are notaries and can notarize documents for Emory-related business. We recommend that you call the OGC first to ensure that one of the staff members will be available to notarize your document(s) when you arrive. |