OFFICE of UNIVERSITY COUNSEL
Mission
Our misssion is to deliver quality, timely, and effective legal counsel, services, and education to the University of New Mexico consistent with the highest ethical and professional standards and a view towards informing, supporting, and advancing the University of New Mexico's mission, values, and goals.
Legal Services
The University’s Regents, President, Vice Presidents, Deans, and Directors are authorized to seek legal service directly from the Office of University Counsel. Other members of the University community, including faculty, staff, and students, seeking legal advice concerning University business, should have their request reviewed by the appropriate supervisor and forwarded to the Office of University Counsel by one of the officers above. No component of the University may retain or employ outside counsel except with the prior approval of the University President.
Organization
Patrick V. Apodaca, University Counsel, serves as the chief legal officer to the University. The Office is organized into four practice sections:
- Employment Law
- General Law
- Health Law
- Research and Technology Law
Locations and General Contact Information
- The Administrative Group, Employment Law Group, and Research and Technology Law Group are located in Room 208 of Scholes Hall on the main campus of the University of New Mexico.
Mailing address:
Office of University Counsel
MSC05 3440
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
Main Phone No: 505.277-5035
Fax No: 505.277-4154
- The General Law Group is located in Room 203 of Scholes Hall on the main campus of the University of New Mexico.
Mailing address:
Office of University Counsel
MSC05 3440
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
Main Phone No: 505.277-3484
Fax No: 505.277-3464
- The Health Law Group is located in Room 318 of the Health Sciences and Services Building at the Health Sciences Center of the University of New Mexico.
Mailing address:
Office of University Counsel
MSC09 5300
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
Main Phone No.: 505.272-2377
Fax No: 505.272-1938
