The Office of Legal Affairs is dedicated to serving as the trusted legal and business partner of Jefferson's management team, and to delivering consistent, collaborative, solution-oriented, and cost-effective legal services in support of the enterprise's mission and business objectives. Serving the Jefferson enterprise as our sole client, we furnish expert resources to address the wide range of complex legal and regulatory issues that affect Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, including providing representation and advice in matters generated by the organization, initiating action to avoid problems, and working with our business partners to manage risk. All matters requiring legal advice or legal action should be referred to the Office of the Legal Affairs.