Legal Representation of Faculty and Staff Policy

Policy Summary

The George Washington Univeristy ("GW" or "univeristy") provides legal representation and indemnification from liability to faculty and staff in certain circumstances in connection with actual or threatened external actions, suits, or proceedings arising from authorized activities that fall within the scope of their employment. This policy provides guidance on legal representation and indemnification from liability for faculty and staff who are engaged in authorized activities. 

Who is Governed by this Policy

• Faculty
• Staff

Policy

It is the general policy of the university to provide legal representation and indemnification from liability to faculty and staff in connection with actual or threatened external actions, suits, or proceedings, arising from authorized activities that fall within the scope of their university employment. Legal representation and indemnification from liability are subject to the university Bylaws, applicable university policies and procedures, Guidance on Legal Representation from the Office of the Vice President and General Counsel (OGC), and applicable law. All court papers and letters from lawyers received by faculty and staff concerning their work at the university must be transmitted promptly to OGC in accordance with its guidance on Subpoenas and other Legal Notices.

Procedures

• Guidance on Legal Representation

Related Information

• Subpoenas and Other Legal Notices 
• Calls, Visits, and Letter from Attorneys, Law Enforcement Officials, or Regulatory Agency Investigators 

Contacts