Legal Affairs

The Office of Legal Affairs supports UT Southwestern Medical Center in achieving its goals in a manner consistent with the law and University policy. Services furnished by UT Southwestern’s Office of Legal Affairs include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Providing legal advice, counsel, and training to University faculty and staff
• Assisting in the development of University policy and procedures
• Reviewing contracts and other legal documents
• Providing legal advice regarding patient care, compliance, and medical staff matters
• Providing advice on proposed collaborations with external entities
• Helping to resolve disputes, claims, and litigation
• Securing and coordinating the services of outside legal counsel when necessary

Communications between the UT Southwestern Medical Center Office of Legal Affairs and its clients are generally subject to the attorney-client privilege of confidentiality.  Office personnel cannot provide legal advice to employees, faculty, or students on personal legal matters.