About the Office of General Counsel

The Office of General Counsel (OGC) at Manhattan College advises the Board of Trustees, the President, academic and administrative officers and units on issues including, but not limited to, governance, contracts, compliance, student affairs, research, labor and employment law. OGC is responsible for managing all legal issues affecting the College and is committed to providing quality and efficient legal services to Manhattan College across three broad categories: counseling/advice, preventive law/compliance, and formal dispute resolution. OGC is further committed to serving the College by administering and maintaining the College’s relationships with City, State and Federal elected officials.