Requests for Legal Services
The Attorney General’s Office has been statutorily designated to provide legal advice to the University and to initiate or defend lawsuits on behalf of the University. See RCW 28B.10.510. This division must handle all legal matters pertaining to the University. University Handbook, Vol. II, Section 12-27.
- University personnel should not contact outside counsel concerning University business without prior consultation with the division.
- Consultations and communications with members of the division should be in accordance with established procedures developed by University departments.
- Coordination of requests for legal assistance helps ensure that requests are not duplicative or unnecessary.
- Requests for legal assistance should provide sufficient background information, along with a proposed timeline for a response.
- Requests directed to this division will be referred to the appropriate assistant attorney general.
- Assistant attorneys general represent the University and are not available for personal consultation.
