Legal Services

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The Office of Legal Affairs provides legal counsel and representation to Southern Utah University on all legal matters.

Responsibilities of the attorneys in our office include:

  • Client counseling
  • Legal research
  • Advocacy and assistance in internal dispute resolution arenas
  • Policy review and drafting
  • Contract review and negotiation
  • Legal presentations and training seminars
  • Other duties concerning the full array of legal issues arising in the context of higher education

We provide advice and representation on topics including:

  • Employment
  • Constitutional rights
  • Discrimination
  • Tort liability
  • Intellectual property
  • Contracts
  • Immigration
  • Real estate
  • Tax and other legal matters