As General Counsel, Mr. Raeber serves as chief legal counsel for the University and is a member of the University’s Cabinet. He serves as the office’s primary liaison with the Office of the President, with legal counsel for the Board of Regents, and with the Office of the Attorney General on litigation matters. Mr. Raeber also serves as General Counsel to the University of Georgia Athletic Association and as the Association’s liaison with legal counsel in the Southeastern Conference. In addition to these responsibilities, and the general supervision of the Office of Legal Affairs, Mr. Raeber provides guidance to the following units and colleges of the University:

• Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations
• Vice President for Marketing and Communications
• Vice President for Government Relations
• Equal Opportunity Office

As Associate General Counsel, Ms. Cox provides advice to the following units and colleges:

• Washington Semester Program and the Performing Arts Center (divisions of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost)
• Vice President for Public Service and Outreach, including the Carl Vinson Institute of Government, J. W. Fanning Institute, Small Business Development Center, State Botanical Gardens of Georgia, Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel, Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant, and the Archway Partnership
• College of Public Health
• College of Family and Consumer Sciences
• School of Social Work
• AU/UGA Medical Partnership

Additionally, Ms. Cox has responsibility for the following areas:

• Programs and Activities Serving Minors
• State Authorization
• Co-Grievance Coordinator
• Contract Administration and Review, including Athletics and Sales and Service Agreements
• Arrest Reporting
• Fraud Policy Issues
• Student-Athlete Appeals

As Associate General Counsel, Mr. Chalmers provides advice to the following units and colleges:

• Vice President for Research
• Registrar's Office, Honors Program, Office of Student Financial Aid, and UGA Libraries (divisions of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost)
• Office of Instruction
• Enterprise Information Technology Services
• Franklin College of Arts and Sciences
• Terry College of Business
• Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication
• School of Public and International Affairs

Additionally, Mr. Chalmers has responsibility for the following areas:

• Clery Act Compliance
• Copyright and Trademarks
• HIPAA/Privacy
• Computer Use and Security
• FERPA
• Taxes
• Conflicts of Interest
• Research Misconduct
• Contract Review, including Faculty Contracts; Telecommunications; and Non-Disclosure Agreements

As Assistant General Counsel, Ms. Savage provides advice to the following units and colleges:

• Office of Global Engagement, Admissions, Vice Provost for Diversity and Inclusion and Strategic University Initiatives, Griffin Campus, and Tifton Campus (divisions of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost)
• Real Estate, University Architects, and Environmental Safety Division (divisions of the Vice President for Finance and Administration)
• College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
• College of Environment and Design
• College of Pharmacy
• College of Engineering
• Graduate School

Additionally, Ms. Savage has responsibility for the following areas:

• Environmental Matters
• Open Records/Open Meetings
• Co-Grievance Coordinator
• Contract Review, including Clinical Affiliation Agreements; Global Engagement; and Real Estate

As Assistant General Counsel, Ms. Robison provides advice to the following units and colleges:

• Office of Experiential Learning, Office of Service Learning, and Office of Online Learning (divisions of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost)
• Auxiliary Services, Budget Division, Business and Accounting Services, and Human Resources (divisions of the Vice President for Finance and Administration)
• College of Veterinary Medicine
• Law School
• Georgia Museum of Art

Additionally, Ms. Robison has responsibility for the following areas:

• Contract Review, including Borrowed/Professional Services Agreements; Cooperative Agreements; and Wills, Trusts, and Endowments
• Tort Claims
• Insurance
• Garnishments
• Bankruptcy
• Waivers of Liability

As Assistant General Counsel, Ms. BeMent provides advice to the following units and colleges:

• Procurement and Facilities Management Division (divisions of the Vice President for Finance and Administration)
• Vice President for Student Affairs
• College of Education
• Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources
• Odum School of Ecology

Additionally, Ms. BeMent has responsibility for the following areas:

• Student Appeal Review, including EAC, Academic Honesty, and Student Conduct
• Residency Appeals Committee Chair
• Contract Review, including Procurement and Student Affairs
• Tort Claims
• Subpoenas and Discovery Requests

As Senior Contract Counsel, Ms. Wells conducts contract reviews and provides advice and expertise on special projects and other non-standard contracting issues. Her normal work days are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

As Legal Administrator, Ms. Smith manages the day-to-day operations of the Office of Legal Affairs, serving as Chief Business Officer and HR Liaison. Ms. Smith provides executive support to Mike Raeber and Haley Robison and manages special projects, annual reporting, litigation and claims records, and responses to audit requests. Additionally, Ms. Smith manages the Residency Appeals Committee, and serves as Safety and Security representative for the unit.  

Ms. Ziegenfuss serves as the principal point of contact and liaison for the University’s contract review process. Ms. Ziegenfuss manages the appeals for Educational Affairs Committee (EAC) appeals. Ms. Ziegenfuss also provides administrative support to attorneys Brooke Savage, Amy BeMent, and Susan Wells. 

As Legal Specialist and Records Manager, Ms. Tate serves as the principal point of contact for the Office of Legal Affairs, and provides executive and administrative support to attorneys Mike Raeber, Natalie Cox, and Marshall Chalmers. Ms. Tate also coordinates the Grievance and Disciplinary Review Committee, assists with the review and processing of Board of Regents appeals, and assists with special projects and website management.