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The Office of General Counsel manages and coordinates legal services for the University of Delaware. Founded in 2009, the office consists of five full-time attorneys, an Associate Director of Contracts Administration, an Assistant to the Vice President and General Counsel, and an Administrative Assistant. We handle the full range of legal issues for the University, including counsel and advice to the President and Board of Trustees, employment matters, litigation and other adversarial proceedings, corporate and business transactions, student matters, and compliance with pertinent federal and state laws. The office engages and supervises outside counsel for assistance with complex legal matters and litigation.

All administrative offices and academic units of the University and all individuals performing University functions should feel free to contact the office for legal assistance involving their University duties and responsibilities.

Our offices are located in Room 112, Hullihen Hall. We welcome your calls and questions.  Please email your inquiries to generalcounsel@udel.edu.

Angela Downin
Vice President and General Counsel
302-831-7364
akdownin@udel.edu

Jennifer Becnel-Guzzo
Associate Vice President and Deputy General Counsel
302-831-7367
jbg@udel.edu

Daniela Ivancikova
Associate General Counsel
302-831-3903
ivancida@udel.edu

Patricia Shea
Associate General Counsel & Chief Privacy Officer
302-831-7263
pcshea@udel.edu

Bradley Yops
Associate General Counsel; NIIMBL Sr. Legal Counsel
302-831-0986
byops@udel.edu

Arlene Simbulan
Assistant to the General Counsel
302-831-7365
amrsim@udel.edu