1. Office of Legal Affairs
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L. Amy Blum
UCLA Senior Campus Counsel

2. UCLA Senior Campus Counsel
Organization
May 12, 2009
L. Amy Blum
UCLA Senior Campus Counsel

3. UCLA Senior Campus Counsel
Referral Process
Call, , Meeting – At first sign of question, concern or problem
(310)
Intake Form to assist in formulating issue
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L. Amy Blum
UCLA Senior Campus Counsel

4. UCLA Senior Campus Counsel
Services
Before Claim:
Provide advice, assess issues, offer guidance, assist in drafting or reviewing documents
After Claim:
Same plus respond to counsel, negotiate resolutions, preserve evidence, consult with SMG, work with Media Relations, respond to DFEH, EEOC, OCR
After Litigation Filed:
Same plus coordinate with litigation counsel
May 12, 2009
L. Amy Blum
UCLA Senior Campus Counsel

5. UCLA Senior Campus Counsel
Collaborations
Human Resources
Staff Affirmative Action and Sexual Harassment/Title IX Office
Locally Designated Officer for Whistleblower claims
Departments/Offices
Executives, Deans, Chairs, Directors
Risk Management/Sedgwick
UCLA Police Department
OGC Oakland
Outside Counsel
May 12, 2009
L. Amy Blum
UCLA Senior Campus Counsel

6. Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Protection
Protects confidential communications exchanged between an attorney and client when legal advice is provided or sought
Note: The institution is the client
Privilege recognizes that the attorney must know all facts – both favorable and unfavorable – in order to properly advise the client
Drafts by counsel are protected from disclosure
Final products sent to third-parties are not protected
May 12, 2009
L. Amy Blum
UCLA Senior Campus Counsel

7. UCLA Senior Campus Counsel
Example 1
Faculty (Non-Senate) Researcher is not performing and PI wants to “fire” him
Consult with Department and HR regarding applicable policy and procedure
Advise Department regarding APM 140 procedures
Apply APM 150
Advise regarding steps needed to address corrective action issues
Assist in writing Notice of Intent
Assist in writing Notice of Action
Assist Department in responding to APM 140
Advise Vice Chancellor as needed
May 12, 2009
L. Amy Blum
UCLA Senior Campus Counsel

8. UCLA Senior Campus Counsel
Example 2
Department receives letter from attorney advising that his client was discharged in violation of disability laws and seeking $
Campus Counsel consulted and advises department
Issues evidence preservation instructions
Investigates issues and negotiates a settlement if appropriate
Consults with OIRM regarding coverage
May 12, 2009
L. Amy Blum
UCLA Senior Campus Counsel

9. UCLA Senior Campus Counsel
What Else Do We Handle?
Sexual harassment concerns
Staff, Faculty and Students
Faculty Misconduct
Complaints by staff, students or faculty
P&T Charges and Grievances
Disability accommodations
Policy violations
Layoffs, discipline
Conflict of interest questions
APM 140 Grievances (Non-Senate Faculty)
APM 390 Grievances (Post-Docs)
Workplace Violence
Training
Any other concerns
May 12, 2009
L. Amy Blum
UCLA Senior Campus Counsel

10. UCLA Senior Campus Counsel
Final Thoughts
Protect your confidential communications
Consult early and often
Consider legal counsel your partner in resolving issues
May 12, 2009
L. Amy Blum
UCLA Senior Campus Counsel