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Mission Statement

  • To safeguard the constitutional authority of the Board of Regents and those who act in its behalf to govern the University effectively.

  • To represent the University in adversarial forums zealously and in accordance with the highest standards of integrity and ethics.

  • To protect the University's legal interests in all transactions, thereby protecting the investment of the citizens of Minnesota in the University.

  • To provide preventive legal services and counsel to University officials so that all the institution's activities comply with applicable laws and University policies.

  • To protect the principles of due process in the University's treatment of faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the University community.

 
The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.