The Office of the General Counsel advises and represents the University of Iowa, including the president and vice presidents, University of Iowa Health Care, and all of the schools and colleges on campus. We do not represent faculty, staff or students in private legal matters.

We are in the service business. We help the University fulfill its educational, research, and service missions in accord with the myriad legal and policy requirements applicable to public research universities. We are subject matter experts and problem solvers committed to helping our clients achieve their goals in a creative, practical, and timely manner.