The University of Iowa Office of the General Counsel is dedicated to offering comprehensive training and development programs for university administrators, faculty, staff and students. These programs aim to deepen the understanding of legal issues pertinent to the university’s operations, ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and help manage legal risks effectively. Through workshops, seminars, and tailored training sessions, the Office of the General Counsel equips university personnel with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complex legal landscape supporting the institution’s commitment to integrity and excellence.
Examples of training topics presented by our office include:
- Academic Freedom
- Business Process Series – Legal Issues in Business
- Clery Act
- Contracts
- Data Privacy & Security
- Disability Law
- Employment
- Ethics in HR - What do lawyers know?
- Faculty Issues
- The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- First Amendment & Free Speech
- The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Release of Protected Health Information (PHI)
- Investigations
- Iowa Gift Law
- Licensing – Copyrights and Trademarks
- Litigation
- Mitigating Legal Risk
- New Departmental Executive Officer (DEO) Workshop
- Overview of the Office of the General Counsel
- Public Records
- Title IX
- Title VII & IX