The Office of Legal Affairs supports UT Southwestern Medical Center to achieve 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:

• Providing legal advice, counsel, and training to faculty and staff
• Assisting in the development of UT Southwestern 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 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.