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Areas of Law

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Areas of Law

University counsel provide assistance in nearly all fields of law encountered in the academic and business life of the University. These include:

Daniel Kaiser (dkaiser@umd.edu); Bryan Sanders (bsander1@umd.edu)

Academic Agreements

Jen Gartner (jgartner@umd.edu); Janet Benson Forville (forville@umd.edu)

Affiliated Foundations

Jay Rosselló (rossello@umd.edu)

Athletics

Janet Benson Forville (forville@umd.edu); Daniel Kaiser (dkaiser@umd.edu)

Business Contracts and Related Documents

Jen Gartner (jgartner@umd.edu); Sarah Stanton (stanton@umd.edu)

Conflict of Interest/Conflicts of Commitment in Research

Devin Doolan (ddoolan@umd.edu); Christopher Bowie Lord (cblord@umd.edu); Emily Bolyard Leigh (ebolyard@umd.edu)

Discrimination & Civil Rights Law

Devin Doolan (ddoolan@umd.edu)

Employment Contracts and Other Employment Matters

Jen Gartner (jgartner@umd.edu); Janet Benson Forville (forville@umd.edu)

Environmental/Operational Safety & Risk Management

Jen Gartner (jgartner@umd.edu); Sarah Stanton (stanton@umd.edu); Peyton Farley (pfarley2@umd.edu)

Ethics Law (Maryland, Federal)

Tracey Skinner (tracey@umd.edu); Bryan Sanders (bsander1@umd.edu)

Facilities Use Agreement

Devin Doolan (ddoolan@umd.edu); Christopher Bowie Lord (cblord@umd.edu); Emily Bolyard Leigh (ebolyard@umd.edu)

Faculty Affairs/Relations

Jay Rosselló (rossello@umd.edu); Christopher Bowie Lord (cblord@umd.edu); Emily Bolyard Leigh (ebolyard@umd.edu)

Free Speech and Academic Freedom

Jen Gartner (jgartner@umd.edu); Sarah Stanton (stanton@umd.edu); Peyton Farley (pfarley2@umd.edu)

Government Contracts

 Jay Rosselló (rossello@umd.edu)

Government and Legislative Affairs

Jen Gartner (jgartner@umd.edu); Sarah Stanton (stanton@umd.edu)

Health Law/HIPAA

Janet Benson Forville (forville@umd.edu); Daniel Kaiser (dkaiser@umd.edu)

Intellectual Property

Janet Benson Forville (forville@umd.edu); Daniel Kaiser (dkaiser@umd.edu)

IT and Data Privacy

Janet Benson Forville (forville@umd.edu)

Libraries, Archives and Art Matters

Janet Benson Forville (forville@umd.edu)

Procurement Contracts

Laura Anderson Wright (landerso@umd.edu)

Public Information Act (PIA)

Tracey Skinner (tracey@umd.edu); Bryan Sanders (bsander1@umd.edu)

Real Estate

Jen Gartner (jgartner@umd.edu); Sarah Stanton (stanton@umd.edu)

Research Administration & Regulatory Compliance

Laura Anderson Wright (landerso@umd.edu); Christopher Bowie Lord (cblord@umd.edu)

Student Affairs and Conduct

Christopher Bowie Lord (cblord@umd.edu)

Subpoenas

Laura Anderson Wright (landerso@umd.edu)

Tort Claims

Emily Bolyard Leigh (ebolyard@umd.edu)

Title IX & Sexual Misconduct

Jay Rosselló (rossello@umd.edu)

University Policies

Janet Benson Forville (forville@umd.edu)

University Relations

Website Disclaimer

This website is provided as a resource for learning basic legal competencies on a variety of topics that affect the university.

Disclaimer Notice: These materials are presented here for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice on a particular matter. Legal advice must be tailored to the specific facts and circumstances relating to an issue. For legal advice on a particular university matter within your official responsibilities, please consult with a member of the Office of General Counsel.