The Office of the General Counsel

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The Office of the General Counsel provides legal counsel and representation to the president, Board of Trustees and administration on matters affecting the institution. The Office supports the College’s mission by promoting legal compliance, ethical decision-making and risk management across all areas of the College.

Our work includes:

Advising leadership and departments on legal matters
Reviewing contracts, agreements and other legal documents
Supporting compliance with federal, state and local regulations
Assisting with risk management and institutional policy guidance
Coordinating responses to subpoenas, litigation and legal claims involving College of DuPage

The Office of the General Counsel does not provide personal legal advice or legal representation to faculty, staff or students.

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests

COD accepts FOIA requests during normal business hours. Requests submitted electronically after normal business hours are considered received by the College on the next business day.

For additional questions or information, contact Leslie Hollowed, Paralegal and FOIA Officer at hollowedl@cod.edu.

Submit a FOIA Request

Resources

Explore the following resources for information about College policies, legal compliance and processes that support transparency, privacy and institutional accountability.