University Counsel
Welcome to the Office of University Counsel at the University of Northern Iowa. Our office serves as the chief legal officer for the university, providing legal opinions, advice, and assistance to all university departments. We advise the university on a variety of legal matters that arise within a higher education and employment context. We represent the University of Northern Iowa, in conjunction with the State of Iowa Attorney General. This includes individual employees in matters arising from their employment at the university.
We do not provide legal advice and services on personal matters to employees, faculty, students, or other members of the university community. Any material presented on this website is for informational purposes only and is not to be considered legal advice.
Mission Statement
The Office of University Counsel serves the University of Northern Iowa through its work and assistance in ensuring compliance with legal requirements, limiting litigation exposure, minimizing risk, and educating UNI stakeholders. The Office of University Counsel monitors compliance with national, state, and local laws and Board of Regents and UNI policies, facilitates transactions, and engages constituents. Through this work, the office supports and emphasizes UNI's excellence in teaching, scholarship, service, and other activities and operations of the University.
About Us
Tim McKenna
University Counsel
tim.mckenna@uni.edu
(319) 273-3241
Emily Pittenger
Associate Counsel
emily.pittenger@uni.edu
(319) 273-7272