The Office of the General Counsel

The Office of the General Counsel is committed to providing the highest quality, effective legal advice, as well as strategic, ethical, and other practical guidance to further the mission of the University and to minimize legal risks and costs.

The Office of General Counsel provides legal advice and representation to Case Western Reserve University, to its constituent units and affiliated entities, and to its trustees, officers, employees, and student leaders while acting on the University's behalf. Our services include: advice and counsel on all matters impacting the University; the oversight of litigation; contract review; and preventive law workshops and educational programs. We are dedicated to integrity, knowledge of the law, and service that is efficient, reliable and professional.

If you have any legal questions or concerns, please contact our office at 368.4286. We will make sure your question is routed to the appropriate attorney and we will reply promptly. Learn more.

Please note that the office is unable to provide legal advice or representation to individual members of the University community in connection with matters against the University, where your interest may be adverse to the University, or with personal matters.

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Political Activity Information Resources

Case Western Reserve University is committed to the free expression of political views, however, the University must comply with rules governing its tax exempt status and internal policies. A Quick Reference Guide to Political Campaign Activity and Guidelines for Student Organizations Conducting Political Activity on Campus have been designed specifically for Case Western Reserve University.

Case Western Reserve University is committed to the free exchange of ideas, reasoned debate and intellectual dialogue. Speakers and scholars with a diversity of opinions and perspectives are invited to the campus to provide the community with important points of view, some of which may be deemed controversial. The views and opinions of those invited to speak on the campus do not necessarily reflect the views of the university administration or any other segment of the university community. The use of Case Western Reserve University’s facilities for an event does not constitute an endorsement by the University. The University does not endorse a candidate in connection with any political campaign or election.

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