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.