Mission Statement
The Office of General Counsel of American University is committed to service, knowledge of the law, and facilitating the educational mission of American University. It is our function to provide, manage, and coordinate all legal services for the university and to minimize legal risks and costs efficiently, reliably, and professionally.
Our Representation
The attorneys within the Office of General Counsel are licensed in the following states: District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. Each attorney is responsible for providing legal support to specific divisions; as outlined below.
The Office of General Counsel represents American University and may not represent individual students, faculty, or staff except when these individuals are named as defendants in litigation as a result of actions or omissions within the course and scope of their employment or institutional representation. For personal legal advice, employees and students should consult a private attorney.
Subject Matter Assignments
Mary E. Kennard, Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
Subject Matter
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Division |
Real Property
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Office of Finance and Treasurer
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International Agreements
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Office of the Provost
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DC Regulatory Matters
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President's Office
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| Governance & Higher Education |
President's Office |
Bethany J. Bridgham, Senior Associate General Counsel
| Subject Matter |
Division |
Environmental Law
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Office of Facilities Management
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Commercial & Transactional Law
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Office of Finance and Treasurer
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Employee Benefits (Tax Related)
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Payroll Office
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| Taxation |
Office of Finance and Treasurer
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Trust & Estates
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Office of Development
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Hisham Khalid, Associate General Counsel
| Subject Matter |
Division
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| Litigation |
Office of General Counsel
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Police & Safety
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Public Safety
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Campus Plan
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Office of Facilities Management
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Employment & Labor Law
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Human Resources
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Debt Collection & Bankruptcy
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Human Resources & Office of Finance and Treasurer
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Thi Nguyen-Southern, Associate General Counsel
| Subject Matter |
Division |
Discrimination Claims
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Human Resources & Office of Campus Life
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Faculty Relations
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Office of the Provost
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Immigration Law
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Office of the Provost & Office of Campus Life
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| Telecommunications |
WAMU |
Tuition & Financial Aid
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Office of Enrollment |
Justin Perillo, Assistant General Counsel
| Subject Matter |
Division |
Athletics
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Athletics
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Commercial & Transactional Law
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Office of Finance & Treasurer
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Intellectual Property
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Office of Sponsored Research
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Scientific Research
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Office of Sponsored Research
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Student Cases
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Office of Campus Life
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Student Organizations
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Office of Campus Life
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