Updated to : February 1, 2012

I am a University administrator who has a work-related legal question but I do not know who to contact. Who should I call?

If you are unsure of which Legal Counsel to contact, consult Me Frederica Jacobs, General Counsel or, in her absence, Me Eva Samatzidis, Associate General Counsel.

How do I have contracts or other legal documents signed by the University?

Please see the section of this website regarding Signing Authority and if you have any further questions, please contact Me Eva Samatzidis, Associate General Counsel.

What is the procedure for holding an event on campus if alcohol will be served?

Please consult the Hospitality section of the University website regarding Event with Alcohol.

What is the procedure for screening a film on campus?

Please consult the section of the Copyright Guide regarding Videos and DVDs, available on the Libraries section of the University website.

Where do I deliver legal documents (legal notices, subpoenas, etc.) to the University?

All legal documents should be delivered to the OGC at GM-930. For your convenience and ease of reference, a campus map is available here.

Kindly note that the OGC will not accept legal documents on behalf of students. Additionally, the OGC will not accept legal documents on behalf of employees if these documents do not relate to University matters.

I want to view my own file at the University and/or copies of documents in my file. How do I request access?

Specific written requests for access to documents may be made verbally or in writing to the Person in Charge of access to documents at the University.

The Person in Charge of access to documents at the University is Me Bram Freedman, Vice President, Institutional Relations and Secretary General.

For guidelines regarding access to documents and personal information, please see the following webpage: Guidelines on the Application of the Act.

I am a University employee or student and I have a personal legal question. Can I contact the Office of the General Counsel?

The OGC does not provide legal advice regarding the personal issues of University employees or students.