News & Events
Academic Freedom and Institutional Neutrality: What You Can Say (and What the University Can't)
When: Tuesday, April 29 from 12-1pm
Where: via Zoom (link will be sent to registrants)
Description: What speech does academic freedom protect? Does institutional neutrality affect how you teach, research, or speak out? This session breaks down the scope of these principles, when they matter, and how both are being tested in today’s higher ed climate. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of your rights, the University’s responsibilities, and where questions remain about the boundaries of both in 2025 and beyond.
Presented by: Jesh Humphrey, Vice Chancellor for Institutional Integrity and General Counsel, and Sarah Edwards, Associate Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs and Deputy General Counsel
For past Legal Training Sessions, see our Archives
Key Legal and Policy Changes: What You Need to Know
To help keep you informed, the University has created a centralized resource for higher education updates where you can find the latest information on policies, laws and guidance affecting colleges and universities. As these conversations continue, this resource will be updated to ensure you have access to the most current and relevant information.
Who We Are
Meet Our Attorneys
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James E. S. (Jesh) Humphrey IV, Vice Chancellor for Institutional Integrity and General Counsel
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Sarah O. Edwards, Associate Vice Chancellor and Deputy General Counsel
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Amy S. Kelso, Senior Associate General Counsel
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André Lindsay, Senior Associate General Counsel
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Erica Solosky, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Ethics, Policy, and Compliance/Associate General Counsel
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Isabel Alele, Associate General Counsel
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Jonathan Harrison, Assistant General Counsel
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Adrienne Merriott, Assistant General Counsel
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Meet Our Staff
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Tina Dadio, University Public Records Officer and Legal Specialist
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Maya Hood, Paralegal
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Melanie White, Executive Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for the Division of Institutional Integrity and General Counsel
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Office of Legal Affairs
Mailing Address:
UNC Charlotte
Cato Third Floor
9201 University City Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28223-0001
704‑687‑5732; FAX: 704‑687‑0454