Organization & Function



The Office of the General Counsel is under the supervision of the General Counsel, who serves as principal adviser to the Secretary on all legal matters affecting Departmental programs and activities. The Office has three legal practice areas, each of which is headed by a Deputy General Counsel, and an operations management staff, headed by an Executive Officer. The Office's seven Divisions are organized under these areas as follows:

Immediate Office of the General Counsel

Program Service

Departmental Law and Postsecondary Education

Ethics, Legislative, and Regulatory Services

In performing its responsibilities, the Office of the General Counsel:


Last Modified: 02/22/2022