Date CreatedJuly 11, 2025
Date UpdatedJuly 16, 2025
NameLori Ross
TitleVP Legal Affairs & General Counsel
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GOAL 1

Goal Description

Legal Support for Internally Driven Initiatives

Goal TypeStrategic
Hoshin?Yes
% Weight40
Action(s)/Initiatives(s)
  • a. Research - Provide the necessary legal support to the Office of Research on its major initiatives, including sponsored research and clinical trials
  • b. Academic Health Center – Provide the necessary legal support to the CoM and assist with its major initiatives and its related entities
  • c. Athletics – Provide the necessary legal support to athletics on its major initiatives, such as NIL, Multi-media rights, and Big 12 matters
  • d. Administration & Finance/Planning, Design & Construction - Provide the necessary legal support to assist with major initiatives, including, various real estate initiatives; and
  • e. Academic Affairs- Provide the necessary legal support to assist with major initiatives and events involving faculty and students.
Measurable Outcomes(s)
  • Efficiently, effectively complete the projects assigned by internal stakeholders in furtherance of their strategic initiatives while considering and protecting the university's overall mission and reputation.
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GOAL 2

Goal Description

Legal Support for Externally Driven Initiatives

Goal TypeStrategic
Hoshin?No
% Weight30
Action(s)/Initiatives(s)
  • a. New Legislation and Legal Authority- OGC will assist with interpreting new laws, court opinions and executive orders, drafting the requisite new policies, and with the overall implementation of the new legal requirements
  • b. Potential Legislation - Assist in the government relations efforts prior to bills passing
  • c. SB1/Harvard and its Progeny – Continue providing advice regarding the implementation and impact of the new legal authority
  • d. Affiliated Entities – Assist with managing the structure and relationship with our Affiliated Entities, including UCH and UCF
  • e. Other
Measurable Outcomes(s)
  • Efficiently, effectively complete the matters created as a result of external factors in a manner that considers and protects the university's overall mission and strategic direction.
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GOAL 3

Goal Description

Major Litigation & Administrative Agency Investigations and Claims

Goal TypeOperational
Hoshin?No
% Weight30
Action(s)/Initiatives(s)
  • a. Deacon litigation
  • b. Insurance Declaratory Judgment Action
  • c. Trademark Litigation
  • d. US Dept of Ed’s Office of Civil Rights Investigation & Claims
  • e. Other.
Measurable Outcomes(s)
  • Obtaining the best outcome possible on behalf of the university for each case in light of the particular facts and circumstances of each.
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