UT Tyler University Counsel Office of University Counse l This presentation is subject to attorney-client privilege.
Michael Donley University 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