UT Tyler University Counsel

Office of University Counsel

This presentation is subject to attorney-client privilege.

Michael DonleyUniversity Counsel

Legal Experience

— Commercial litigation (Courtroom)

— Represented UT System against the Nation of Japan

— High-stakes negotiation (Boardroom)

— Inspector General of Texas Education Agency

— Strategic Planning/Change Management

University Counsel Support— Janet Robertson, senior administrative associate

— Office Manager for the Office of the President

— Provides administrative support and assistance with

non-contractual issues for Office of General Counsel

— Teri Taylor, paralegal— Provides support in processing contracts, agreements,

authorizations and releases

— Assists with various other legal issues

Responsibilities of the Office of University Counsel— Serve as legal liaison with System OGC

— Member of UT Tyler President’s Cabinet

— Contract negotiations and compliance

— Legal advice on various topics, including

investigations, litigation, Title IX Compliance,

and contracting

— Other projects as assigned

Special Projects— Clarence Thomas Visit

— UT Tyler Foundation Board

— Chair, Strategic Planning Committee

— Texas Supreme Court Visit

UT Tyler Contract Process

— Contract origination

— Decide what you want an agreement to

accomplish

— Negotiate business terms

Watch For…— Indemnification provisions

— Dispute resolution provisions that conflict

with Chapter 2260, Texas Government Code

— Attorney fee provisions

— Non-Texas law and venue

Legal Review— Send completed contract to Teri Taylor, paralegal

— Copy Michael Donley and Janet Robertson

— UT Tyler Office of University Counsel will review

for legal compliance

— University Counsel’s Office will have contract signed

by appropriate vice president

— Completed contract will be returned to you for

administration