ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS, AND EMPLOYMENT GROUP
Lead Attorney: Kristen Bonatz Attorney: Murphie Chappell
Primary Clients: Provost, Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management, Chief of Police
- Equal Opportunity/EEOC
- Political Activities
- Faculty Tenure, Promotion and Grievances
- Employment Contracts (including Head Coaches’ Agreements)
- State Human Resources Act Employment Matters (subject and exempt)
- Workers’ Compensation
- Immigration in Employment
- Constitutional Law/First Amendment Issues
- Academic Integrity
- Enrollment Management (Registrar, FERPA, Financial Aid, Scholarships)
- International Programs
- Student Affairs (Student Conduct, Title IX)
- Graduate School
- Technical Standards
BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS, RESEARCH, AND TECHNOLOGY GROUP
Lead Attorney: Enyonam Williams Attorney: Murphie Chappell
Primary Clients: Vice Chancellor for Research and Engagement, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, Vice Chancellor for Information Technology Services, Vice Chancellor for Advancement, Anne and Ben Cone Memorial Endowed Director Weatherspoon Art Museum
- Sponsored Research/Grants
- Fee for Service
- Research
- Tech Transfer
- Outside Activities for Pay
- Conflict of Interest and Commitment
- Intellectual Property
- Confidentiality/Nondisclosure Agreements
- Purchasing/Procurement/Leasing
- Contracts, Agreements, Memorandums of Understanding
- Information Technology Services (including Software licensing)
- Affiliated Entities
- Advancement/Fundraising
- Affiliation/Internship Agreements
GOVERNANCE, POLICY, AND AUDIT GROUP
Lead Attorney: Jerry Blakemore; Attorney: Kristen Bonatz
Primary Clients: Chancellor, Chief of Staff, Provost, Chancellor’s Council
- Board of Trustees
- Open Meetings
- Legislation
- Ethics
- Policy Development
- Media Relations
- Public Record Requests
LITIGATION AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT
Lead Attorney: Kristen Bonatz Attorney: Murphie Chappell
- Litigation
- Subpoena Responses
- Office of Civil Rights and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission responses
- Tort Claims
RISK MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP
Lead Attorney: Jerry Blakemore Attorney: Enyonam Williams
Primary Clients: Chief of Police, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Emergency and Risk Management
- Risk Management
- Compliance Program Coordination (including HIPAA, Export Controls, HEA)
- Threat Assessment
- Campus Safety
- Emergency Planning and Response
OTHER OIIGC ACTIVITIES
- Law Student Residents and Internship Program
- Faculty and Staff Training Sessions
- Higher Education Law Class
PROFESSIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Julie A. Gatewood reports to Deputy General Counsel Kristen Bonatz as the office’s paralegal. She serves as the University’s public records officer and provides paralegal support to all the attorneys in the office. She is also the primary contact for tort claims. Julie also serves on the Emergency Planning and Response Team. Please submit all public records requests at https://uncgreensboro.nextrequest.com/
Elizabeth Restivo reports directly to the General Counsel as the office’s Executive Assistant and provides administrative support for the General Counsel and the attorneys. Additionally, Elizabeth supports the Compliance, Audit, Risk Management and Legal Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees. She also provides administrative support for the policy review process.