ON THIS PAGE: Overview | Office Staff | Office Location
 The Vice President and General Counsel manages the legal affairs of the university. The General Counsel provides legal counsel, manages legal risk, oversees compliance, and offers preventative advice to a wide range of university constituencies including the Board of Trustees, the President, the Vice Presidents, Deans and Program Directors, supervisors, and student organizations.
The legal services provided by the Vice President and General Counsel include, but are not limited to the following:
- Drafts, reviews, and approves those policies and procedures with legal implications
- Researches and analyzes laws and regulations
- Educates and trains the university community about legal issues.
- Prepares written and verbal opinions of counsel as needed.
- Reviews, prepares, and approves contracts.
- Manages all litigation that affects the university.
Related Links |
Ann E. Merchlewitz
Vice President and General Counsel
507-457-1587
800-635-5987, Ext. 1587
amerchle@smumn.edu |
The Vice President and General Counsel’s office is located in the Executive Office in Heffron Hall. The office is staffed year-round during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.).
MAILING ADDRESS
Vice President and General Counsel
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
700 Terrace Heights #30
Winona, MN 55987-1399
507-457-1587
800-635-5987, Ext. 1587
Fax: 507-457-1566 |
|
|
