The information presented below is meant to help you identify which attorney in the Office of the General Counsel to contact based on the type of matter involved. Here you will find a list of our main legal practice areas, as well as the name of the attorney(s) in our office with the most experience in each of these areas. Please note that the list does not cover every legal practice area. If you have a question about a legal matter that is not identified among the topics below please do not hesitate to contact us at 617-353-2326 and we will direct you to an attorney who can assist with your matter.<\/p>\n
Academic and Faculty Affairs<\/strong><\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Academic and Faculty Affairs<\/strong> Attorneys specializing in Academic and Faculty Affairs<\/span>: Contracts and General Business Matters<\/strong> Attorneys specializing in Contracts and General Business Matters<\/span>: Communications and Media<\/strong> Attorneys specializing in Communications and Media<\/span>: Employment, Benefits, and Labor Relations<\/strong> Attorneys specializing in Employment, Benefits, and Labor Relations<\/span>: Gifts, Investments, Finance, and Tax<\/strong> Attorneys specializing in Gifts, Investments, Finance, and Tax<\/span>: Governance and Trustee Matters<\/strong> Attorneys specializing in Governance and Trustee Matters<\/span>:<\/a> Health and Safety<\/strong> Attorneys specializing in Health and Safety<\/span>: Health Care and Clinical Activities<\/strong> Attorneys specializing in Health Care and Clinical Activities<\/span>: Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer<\/strong> Attorneys specializing in Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer<\/span>: International Activities<\/strong> Attorneys specializing in International Activities<\/span>: Litigation and Disputes<\/strong> Attorneys specializing in Litigation and Disputes<\/span>: Privacy, Information Technology and Security<\/strong> Attorneys specializing in Privacy, Information Technology and Security<\/span>: Real Estate, Facilities, and Construction<\/strong> Attorneys specializing in Real Estate, Facilities, and Construction<\/span>: Research and Scholarly Activities<\/strong> Attorneys specializing in Research and Scholarly Activities<\/span>: Student Affairs<\/strong> Attorneys specializing in Student Affairs<\/span>: <\/p>\n
\nContracts and General Business Matters<\/strong><\/a>
\nCommunications and Media<\/strong><\/a>
\nEmployment, Benefits, and Labor Relations<\/strong><\/a>
\nGifts, Investments, Finance, and Tax<\/strong><\/a>
\nGovernance and Trustee Matters<\/strong><\/a>
\nHealth and Safety<\/strong><\/a>
\nHealth Care and Clinical Activities<\/strong><\/a>
\nIntellectual Property and Technology Transfer<\/strong><\/a>
\nInternational Activities<\/strong><\/a>
\nLitigation and Disputes<\/strong><\/a>
\nPrivacy, Information Technology and Security<\/strong><\/a>
\nReal Estate, Facilities, and Construction<\/strong><\/a>
\nResearch and Scholarly Activities<\/strong><\/a>
\nStudent Affairs<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
\nOGC attorneys provide legal advice on academic and faculty affairs, including academic policies, distance education, digital learning, faculty visas and faculty appointment, promotion, tenure, and discipline<\/p>\n
\nJennifer (Jenn) Belli<\/a>
\nChristine S. Collins<\/a>
\nErika Geetter<\/a>
\nLisa S. Maki<\/a>
\nSheila O’Leary<\/a>
\nLisa A. Tenerowicz<\/a>
\nDorothy D. Accomando<\/a> (Paralegal)<\/p>\n
\nOGC attorneys provide advice and counsel on a wide range of topics relating to the University\u2019s agreements and legal relationships with vendors, service providers and partners, as well as advice on fundraising activities such as sweepstakes and raffles.<\/p>\n
\nChristine S. Collins<\/a>
\nLilly Huang<\/a>
\nStephen Kerr<\/a>
\nJason A. Mahler<\/a>
\nMarc de St. Maurice<\/a>
\nSheila O’Leary<\/a>
\nMartin A. Oppenheimer<\/a>
\nMichaela (Kayla) B. Tabela<\/a>
\nDorothy D. Accomando<\/a> (Paralegal)<\/p>\n
\nOGC attorneys work with WBUR, the College of Communication, and the University\u2019s Marketing and Communications department concerning FCC and other licensing issues, defamation and other reporting concerns and agreements relating to intellectual property rights and media collaborations.<\/p>\n
\nSheila O’Leary<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n
\nOGC attorneys work with Human Resources, the Provost\u2019s Office and managers throughout the University to provide advice concerning the University\u2019s relationship with its employees. Key areas include discrimination, disability accommodation, leaves of absence, employee conduct, hiring, layoffs, separations, wage and hour matters, retirement, employment visas and benefits.<\/p>\n
\nJennifer (Jenn) Belli<\/a>
\nChristine S. Collins<\/a>
\nErika Geetter<\/a>
\nLisa S. Maki<\/a>
\nMichaela (Kayla) B. Tabela<\/a>
\nLisa A. Tenerowicz<\/a><\/p>\n
\nOGC attorneys work with various offices in the University regarding solicitation, receipt and administration of charitable gifts, associated tax issues and the management of the endowment and University investments.<\/p>\n
\nJason A. Mahler<\/a>
\nSheila O’Leary<\/a>
\nDorothy D. Accomando<\/a> (Paralegal)<\/p>\n
\nThe General Counsel advises on the operation of the University in accordance with its governing documents and in compliance with ethical and regulatory requirements applicable to its activities. Key topics include the application of the University\u2019s governing documents, maintaining the University\u2019s tax exempt status, conflicts of interest and commitment, and the University\u2019s Code of Ethical Conduct.<\/p>\n
\nErika Geetter<\/a><\/p>\n
\nAttorneys provide advice to the police and public safety departments regarding their activities on campus and to offices responsible for safe workplace and student environments. Issues include reporting of crimes under the Clery Act, emergency response, OSHA, and environmental regulation.<\/p>\n
\nSheila O’Leary<\/a>
\nMichaela (Kayla) B. Tabela<\/a>
\nDorothy D. Accomando<\/a> (Paralegal)<\/p>\n
\nThe attorneys in the health law practice area advise the University\u2019s clinics and educational programs that incorporate clinical activities and research. Key topics include HIPAA and privacy, medical billing, licensure and accreditation, sponsored research, and clinical trials.<\/p>\n
\nLilly Huang<\/a>
\nMichaela (Kayla) B. Tabela<\/a>
\nJennifer Pascarella<\/a> (Paralegal)<\/p>\n
\nOGC attorneys advise on matters related to the University\u2019s intellectual property rights and assets, including copyrights, patents, and trademarks. Key topics include the licensing and acquisition of third-party content, infringement, fair use, digitization, publishing, commercialization of university-generated technology, and registration of trademarks.<\/p>\n
\nLilly Huang<\/a>
\nMarc de St. Maurice<\/a>
\nSheila O’Leary<\/a>
\nMartin A. Oppenheimer<\/a>
\nDorothy D. Accomando<\/a> (Paralegal)
\nJennifer Pascarella<\/a> (Paralegal)<\/p>\n
\nOGC attorneys provide legal advice and support for the broad range of BU\u2019s international activities, including Study Abroad and other global activities. Key topics include the application of U.S. and foreign labor, tax, and entity laws. The attorneys and staff who advise in this area provide legal support for activities abroad as well as those on campus that involve foreign persons, companies, or governments.<\/p>\n
\nStephen Kerr<\/a>
\nJason A. Mahler<\/a>
\nLisa A. Tenerowicz<\/a>
\nDorothy D. Accomando<\/a> (Paralegal)<\/p>\n
\nOGC attorneys are responsible for managing all litigation and other legal disputes to which the University is a party, including employment disputes, personal injury claims, contract and business disputes and intellectual property disputes. OGC attorneys also represent the University in connection with administrative proceedings before various government agencies, including the EEOC, the MCAD and the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. In addition to representing the University in formal legal disputes, OGC attorneys work to prevent litigation and to resolve disputes before legal proceedings are commenced, both informally and in formal proceedings, such as mediation. OGC attorneys also respond to and facilitate the production of documents or witnesses in response to subpoenas, legal demands, third party requests and other legal processes.<\/p>\n
\nJennifer (Jenn) Belli<\/a>
\nChristine S. Collins<\/a>
\nErika Geetter<\/a>
\nLisa S. Maki<\/a>
\nStephen Kerr<\/a>
\nLisa A. Tenerowicz<\/a>
\nJennifer Pascarella<\/a> (Paralegal)<\/p>\n
\nOGC attorneys advise on a wide range of topics relating to data and privacy, as well as use of University technology resources. Additionally, OGC attorneys assist clients in understanding privacy and data security laws, including FERPA. OGC attorneys also advise University clients on legal and policy issues in connection with the use of networked computing resources and the generation, use, disclosure, and publication of information in digital formats.<\/p>\n
\nLilly Huang<\/a>
\nMarc de St. Maurice<\/a>
\nMartin A. Oppenheimer<\/a>
\nMichaela (Kayla) B. Tabela<\/a><\/p>\n
\nOGC attorneys and staff provide guidance concerning the acquisition or sale of property, the negotiation of leases, and the construction and design of property owned or leased by the University, including land use, zoning and other regulatory issues. OGC also provides advice\u00a0concerning the use and occupancy of University facilities, licensing\/permitting issues, utilities and energy issues, and maintenance of buildings and grounds.<\/p>\n
\nJason A. Mahler<\/a>
\nDorothy D. Accomando<\/a> (Paralegal)<\/p>\n
\nOGC attorneys provide legal advice and support for all aspects of academic research, including compliance issues, engagement with government, foundation or industry sponsors of research, and human subjects research issues. This includes negotiation of certain data use, collaboration, material transfer, and equipment or software donation agreements. OGC also provides advice concerning research policies on subjects such as open research \/ open access policies, academic freedom, authorship and publication issues.<\/p>\n
\nLilly Huang<\/a>
\nStephen Kerr<\/a>
\nMarc de St. Maurice<\/a>
\nMartin A. Oppenheimer<\/a>
\nMichaela (Kayla) B. Tabela<\/a>
\nLisa A. Tenerowicz<\/a><\/p>\n
\nAttorneys advise faculty and staff on a broad range of issues relating to student life, including disabilities and accommodations, student discipline, discrimination, Title IX compliance, admissions, athletics, financial aid, privacy, student health, safety, student visas, and student activities.<\/p>\n
\nJennifer (Jenn) Belli<\/a>
\nChristine S. Collins<\/a>
\nErika Geetter<\/a>
\nStephen Kerr<\/a>
\nLisa S. Maki<\/a>
\nSheila O’Leary<\/a>
\nLisa A. Tenerowicz<\/a><\/p>\n