Risk Management and Legal Affairs

The Office of Risk Management and Legal Affairs serves as a vital resource in safeguarding the College’s operations and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The office acts as a liaison to external legal counsel, providing support on a range of issues, including personnel matters, policy development and contract review. It partners with campus constituencies to assess and manage institutional risks, maintain risk assessment tools, and support the Board Audit Committee. The office collaborates with The Claremont Colleges Services Risk Management office and insurance carriers to ensure effective risk mitigation strategies. To promote accountability and protect the College’s interests, the office reviews all contracts prior to execution in accordance with the College’s contract review policy. Additionally, the office conducts compliance research, manages the College’s record retention policy, oversees the conduct with minors policy, and communicates relevant policies to the campus community. For any legal issues or risk-related concerns, please contact the Office of Risk Management and Legal Affairs. Together, we work to support the College’s mission.

The College contracts with external legal counsel. If you require assistance, for HMC related business, that may involve legal counsel, please reach out to Andrew Dorantes, Dana Nagengast or Adele Vuong