Office of University Counse l This presentation is subject to attorneyclient privilege Michael Donley University Counsel Legal Experience Commercial litigation Courtroom Represented UT System against the Nation of Japan ID: 795098
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UT Tyler University Counsel
Office of University Counse
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This presentation is subject to attorney-client privilege.
Slide2Michael Donley
University Counsel
Slide3Legal Experience
Commercial litigation (Courtroom)
Represented UT System against the Nation of Japan
High-stakes negotiation (Boardroom) Inspector General of Texas Education Agency
Strategic Planning/Change Management
Slide4University Counsel Support
Janet Robertson, senior administrative associate
Office Manager for the Office of the President
Provides administrative support and assistance with non
-contractual issues for
Office of General Counsel
Teri Taylor, paralegal
Provides
support in processing contracts, agreements,
authorizations
and releases Assists with various other legal issues
Slide5Responsibilities of the
Office of University Counsel
Serve as legal liaison with System OGC Member of UT Tyler President’s Cabinet
Contract negotiations and compliance
Legal advice on various topics, including
investigations, litigation, Title IX Compliance,
and contracting
Other projects as assigned
Slide6Special Projects
Clarence Thomas Visit
UT Tyler Foundation Board Chair, Strategic Planning Committee
Texas Supreme Court Visit
Slide7UT Tyler Contract Process
Contract origination
Decide what you want an agreement to accomplish
Negotiate business terms
Slide8Watch For…
Indemnification provisions
Dispute resolution provisions that conflict with Chapter 2260, Texas Government Code
Attorney fee provisions Non-Texas law and venue
Slide9Legal Review
Send completed contract to Teri Taylor, paralegal
Copy Michael Donley and Janet Robertson
UT Tyler Office of University Counsel will review for legal compliance
University Counsel’s Office will have contract signed by appropriate vice president
Completed contract will be returned to you for administration