The Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) supports the academic and research mission of the Georgia Institute of Technology by providing quality legal services to the campus community. OLA seeks to facilitate an environment that minimizes Georgia Tech's legal liabilities through preventive measures by encouraging compliance with local, state, and federal laws through training, consultation and review, while simultaneously providing in-depth analysis of existing liabilities and recommendations designed to minimize Georgia Tech's exposure. OLA strives to develop positive solutions that advance the goals and programs of Georgia Tech within the bounds of the law.

OLA is staffed by eight lawyers and three legal assistants. The office handles all legal matters related to the Institute other than litigation. Tasks performed by OLA include drafting and interpreting policies, advising on laws pertaining to employment and civil rights, intellectual property, tax, contracts, student issues, legislation, and many other substantive areas.

Requests for assistance should be forwarded to the Office of Legal Affairs, 400 Tenth Street, Centennial Research Building, Room 282, Atlanta, Georgia 30332-0495. Email is the preferred method of communication. Our intake email address for new matters is: Asklegal@gatech.edu
You may also call 404-894-4812 or fax your request to 404-894-3120.

Requests directed to the intake email address will allow us to serve you faster. Your request will be assigned to the attorney most appropriate to help you.

The OLA staff is listed below:

Randy A. Nordin, Chief Legal Advisor
Pamela P. Rary, Senior Attorney
Gary Wolovick, Senior Attorney
Kathleen A. Wasch, Senior Attorney
Yolonda Cameron, Senior Attorney
Hyen Sung, Senior Attorney
Shelley Hildebrand, Senior Attorney
Sheila Cranman, Attorney
Christine Lang, Legal Services Coordinator
Mary Taylor, Legal Services Coordinator
Joy Lupo, Paralegal