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We also coordinate with the Ë÷Äá×ÊÔ´Íø of Louisiana System, state agencies, affiliated foundations, and external partners when Ë÷Äá×ÊÔ´Íø interests are involved.

What We Do

We advise the Ë÷Äá×ÊÔ´Íø—its leadership, colleges, departments, faculty, staff, and affiliated entities—on a broad range of issues, including:

• Governance and strategic counsel: Board matters; delegation of authority; Ë÷Äá×ÊÔ´Íø policies; compliance strategy
• Contracts and transactions: Academic affiliations; research agreements; sponsored projects; cooperative endeavor agreements; athletics and multimedia rights; real estate & facilities; procurement; technology & data use
• Policy development and review: Drafting, updating, and interpreting Ë÷Äá×ÊÔ´Íø policies and procedures across academic, administrative, and operational areas
• Employment and labor: Faculty and staff employment matters; workplace investigations; accommodation issues (in coordination with HR/EEO/ADA offices); discipline and separation
• Student and campus life: Student conduct, organizations, housing, and campus safety issues (in partnership with Student Affairs and other offices)
• Research, intellectual property, and innovation: Research compliance, technology transfer coordination, confidentiality and data agreements.
• Risk management integration: Collaboration with Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), Risk Management, and Emergency Preparedness to identify, evaluate, and mitigate institutional risks
• Public records, subpoenas, and compliance requests: Guidance on Louisiana Public Records Law, records responses, and legal holds
• Dispute resolution and litigation management: Early problem resolution, claims management, coordination with outside counsel, representation in administrative forums, and oversight of litigation involving the Ë÷Äá×ÊÔ´Íø