General Counsel

Legal Services

The Office of General Counsel provides the following types of legal services to the University:

(this list is meant as an overview and is not all-inclusive)

• Contracts and Conveyances  We review and prepare a wide variety of contracts, including those related to construction and capital improvements; equipment, service and supply purchasing contracts; food services; sale, lease and purchase of real property; and employment and personal services.
• Employment Law  We advise on the development and implementation of University employment policies; advise in the administrative process for discipline or termination of University employees; advise in the employee grievance process, faculty retention, promotion and tenure decisions and discrimination claims; and advise the University in complying with state and federal employment laws.
• Student Matters  We advise on the development of policies governing students; participate in the administrative process for disciplining or dismissing students; and advise regarding the activities of student organizations.
• Intellectual Property  We advise on the development of policies regarding licensing of technology; review sponsored research agreements and licensing agreements; and provide advice to the University community on copyright and trademark matters.
• Real Estate  We provide advice and assistance regarding legal issues involving real estate owned by Boise State University, as well as leases of real property by and to the University.
• Assure Compliance with State, Federal, and Local Legal Requirements  We review university policies, and any changes thereto, for legal compliance and implications. We proactively consider the needs of various offices and help to design systems for efficient and ongoing review of all transactions and legal considerations.
• Record Requests  We review subpoenas and other requests for records submitted to the University and assist with responses to such requests.
• Litigation Management  We supervise litigation handled by outside counsel, including attorneys from the Idaho Attorney General's Office.
• Legislation  We provide legal analysis and recommendations to the administration on proposed legislation.