Request Legal Assistance from the Office of the General Counsel

Submit legal inquiries related to your role at Ithaca College through a secure and structured request form reviewed by the Office of the General Counsel.

The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) at Ithaca College is pleased to offer a formalized process for faculty and staff to request legal guidance on matters directly related to their roles and responsibilities within the institution. This service is designed to promote clarity, consistency, and efficiency in addressing legal inquiries that arise in the course of college operations.

Audience for this Service 
This service is intended exclusively for Ithaca College faculty and staff seeking legal support for college-related matters. It is not available for personal legal issues or non-institutional concerns.

Purpose of the Service 
The Request Legal Assistance form provides a structured channel through which employees may submit legal questions or concerns to the Office of the General Counsel. All submissions are documented, reviewed, and routed appropriately to ensure timely and organized follow-up.

Please Note:

  • The Office of the General Counsel provides legal support only for matters pertaining to Ithaca College business.
  • Personal legal advice is not provided.
  • Submission of a request does not guarantee legal assistance and does not establish an attorney-client relationship.

Attachment Guidelines 
Do not upload documents containing protected personal information (e.g., Social Security numbers, medical records, student data). Attachments must be relevant to the college-related legal matter and comply with institutional data privacy standards.

Following submission, the legal team will review the request and may contact the submitter to schedule a meeting or request additional information.

Legal Assistance Request Service for Institutional Matters

A new service category enabling Ithaca College employees to formally seek legal guidance from the Office of the General Counsel for college-related matters.