Overview
OUR MISSION
The Office of General Counsel (OGC) is committed to maintaining the highest levels of quality, professionalism and integrity in the delivery of legal services, and strives to assure timely, effective advising and guidance.
WHO WE SERVE
The Office of General Counsel provides legal advice and representation to the Board of Regents of the UW System, UW System Administration, UW System institutions, and UW System administrators and staff, and serves as liaison to state government offices and agencies, including the Wisconsin Department of Justice.
WHAT WE DO
The Office of General Counsel provides comprehensive legal services to the UW System comprehensive campuses, including advice on a wide variety of legal matters such as personnel issues, student affairs, public records and open meetings, real estate, risk management, and immigration, among others. OGC also reviews and drafts policies; reviews, drafts, and negotiates contracts; represents UW institutions in administrative hearings; and acts as a liaison with the Wisconsin Department of Justice in litigation filed in court. An emphasis on proactive and preventive law is foremost, and OGC attorneys provide training on legal issues to administrators and staff throughout the UW System.
DISCLAIMER
The information presented on this website is for informational purposes only and nothing on this website should be construed or relied upon as legal advice. The OGC or the UW-Madison or UW-Milwaukee legal offices should be consulted regarding the specific facts and circumstances associated with any legal matter.
Leadership
![Photo Quinn Williams](https://www.wisconsin.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Williams-Quinn_cropped.jpg)
Quinn Williams
General Counsel
Contact
1856 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Dr.
Madison, WI 53706
Telephone: (608) 263-6105
quinn.williams@wisconsin.edu
Staff
![Photo Alicia Boll](https://www.wisconsin.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/alicia-boll-e1476881994335.jpg)
Alicia Boll
Executive Assistant
1852 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Dr.
Madison, WI 53706
Telephone: (608) 262-8646
alicia.boll@wisconsin.edu
![Photo Noah Brisbin](https://www.wisconsin.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Noah-Brisbin.jpg)
Noah Brisbin
Senior System Legal Counsel
1806 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Dr.
Madison, WI 53706
Telephone: (608) 262-4045
noah.brisbin@wisconsin.edu
![Photo Aaron Dumas](https://www.wisconsin.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Dumas-Aaron_AGD-headshot-scaled.jpg)
Aaron Dumas
System Legal Counsel
1846 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Dr.
Madison, WI 53706
Telephone: (608) 265-5507
aaron.dumas@wisconsin.edu
![Photo R. Duane Harlow](https://www.wisconsin.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Harlow-Duane_175x250.jpg)
R. Duane Harlow
Senior System Legal Counsel
1850 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Dr.
Madison, WI 53706
Telephone: (608) 265-3094
duane.harlow@wisconsin.edu
![Photo Wade Harrison](https://www.wisconsin.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Wade-Harrison_2014_59.jpg)
Wade Harrison
Senior System Legal Counsel
1808 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Dr.
Madison, WI 53706
Telephone: (608) 262-3662
wade.harrison@wisconsin.edu
![Photo Jennifer Lattis](https://www.wisconsin.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Jennifer-Lattis_2014_96.jpg)
Jennifer Lattis
Deputy General Counsel
1802 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Dr.
Madison, WI 53706
Telephone: (608) 262-0747
jennifer.lattis@wisconsin.edu
![Photo Matthew Lind](https://www.wisconsin.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Matt-Lind_2014_112.jpg)
Matthew Lind
Senior System Legal Counsel
1842 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Dr.
Madison, WI 53706
Telephone: (608) 890-3281
matt.lind@wisconsin.edu
![Photo Andrew Preboski](https://www.wisconsin.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Andrew-Preboski_2020_07.jpg)
Andrew Preboski
Paralegal
1852 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Dr.
Madison, WI 53706
Telephone: (608) 265-2960
andrew.preboski@wisconsin.edu