Ron Lambden
The General Counsel:
- works closely with senior administrative staff and faculty, is a member of the President’s staff, and reports to and advises the Board of Trustees, the governing body of the institution.
- advises administrators concerning legal aspects of university activities and policies, with an emphasis on prevention of claims and litigation.
- supervises and assists outside counsel, including members of the Colorado Attorney General’s office, in the conduct of litigation involving the University
- holds designation as a Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of Colorado.
- oversees University contracting procedures
The Office of the General Counsel does not provide personal legal representation to individual university faculty or employees on matters not related to their university duties. Student fees fund legal counsel for students in matters such as landlord-tenant issues and the Student Legal Counsel can be reached at (970) 351 - 4281.
The Office of the General Counsel also provides assistance and supervision in the state-mandated purchasing and contracting process.
The Contract Administrator, Sandi Coleman provides detailed assistance in contract negotiating, drafting and execution.