Office of the General Counsel
Welcome to the Office of the General Counsel at 勛圖厙
- The Office of the General Counsel at 勛圖厙 provides legal advice and services to the University's agents, officers, employees, and related organizations on University matters.
- Please contact this Office if you have any legal concerns or questions relating to the University. Please go to the list of泭 Practice Areas 泭on this website to determine which attorney can best assist you, or you may e-mail us at泭 generalcounsel@fau.edu.
- Please contact this Office immediately if you have been asked to accept service of process on behalf of the University or a University employee, or if you have received correspondence from an attorney, a subpoena, warrant or other legal demand directed to the University or a University employee.
- This Office does not represent students, employees, faculty, or trustees in any personal (non-University) matters. If you are looking for personal legal representation, please visit The 勛圖厙 Bar���s泭 泭to find an attorney, or visit泭泭to find free civil legal assistance.
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- To make a public records request, please contact FAU's泭 Public Records Custodian, or you may submit your request泭 .
Mission
The mission of the Office of the General Counsel is to provide legal services to the University, including representing the University in grievances and litigation; advising University Departments; developing and reviewing contracts and agreements; assisting with various University reporting and accountability requirements; aiding in the resolution of student issues; assisting in the development of University Regulations and Policies; supervising outside counsel; and providing a source of relevant legal information through the development and maintenance of a comprehensive and informative web page for the benefit of the entire University Community.
Faculty & Staff
Michael Casanover
Associate General Counsel
General Counsel
Rebecca K. Lalchan
General Counsel
Audra K. Lazarus
Senior University Counsel, Research and Health Affairs
General Counsel
Itzel Ordonez
Paralegal
General Counsel
Suzanne Prescott
Office Administrator and University Agency Clerk, Legal Assistant
General Counsel
Elizabeth Rubin
Senior Corporate Counsel
General Counsel

Joseph S. Van de Bogart
Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel
General Counsel
Boca Raton Campus
Dana Weinstein, RN
Associate General Counsel, Research
General Counsel

Tori Winfield
Senior University Counsel
General Counsel