The General Counsel serves as principal adviser to the Secretary on all legal matters affecting Departmental programs and activities.
The General Counsel provides legal advice and services to the Secretary and Principal Officers of the Department.
The Secretary has delegated the specific authorities to the General Counsel subject to certain reservations.
OGC Sub-Office Functional Statements
Immediate Office of the General Counsel
The General Counsel performs the functions described in Section I and supervises the work of his or her own special assistants.
Program Service
The Program Service is under the direction of a Deputy General Counsel who reports directly to the General Counsel.
Departmental Law and Postsecondary Service
The Departmental Law and Postsecondary Service is under the direction of a Deputy General Counsel who reports directly to the General Counsel.
Ethics, Regulatory, and Legislative Service
The Ethics, Regulatory, and Legislative Service is under the direction of a Deputy General Counsel who reports directly to the General Counsel.