The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) provides legal advice on a wide variety of matters involving the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR).  The OGC staff coordinates the development of agency regulations, reviews and comments on proposed legislation, and responds to all Freedom of Information and Privacy Act requests.  In addition, OGC is the designated point of contact regarding Standards of Conduct and other ethics guidance for all EOIR employees.  The Employee/Labor Relations Unit of OGC advises agency managers on personnel issues, defends Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) actions filed against the agency, monitors investigations conducted by the Office of Professional Responsibility in the Department of Justice (DOJ), and defends against unfair labor practices charges.  OGC also administers EOIR's Legal Orientation and Pro Bono Program (formerly the Pro Bono Program), the EEO Program, the Attorney Discipline Program, the Fraud Program, and supervises the Certification Unit and the Recognition and Accreditation Unit.  OGC also serves as the principal point of contact for U.S. Attorney offices, other DOJ offices, and government agencies on all legal matters.

Biographical Information - Office of the General Counsel

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