General Counsel

The Office of the General Counsel serves as the College's attorney, advising on a wide range of legal, academic and business matters and coordinating with staff, faculty and students on the formulation and implementation of College procedures and policies.

The General Counsel also serves as Secretary to the Hastings Board of Directors, reporting to the Board on potential or pending legislation and litigation which may affect the College. Members of the public may obtain contact information for Board members from the General Counsel.

The Office also determines the residency status of students for tuition purposes: see Hastings Residency Requirements.

Staff members are:
Elise K. Traynum, General Counsel
Phone: 415.565.4787
Email: traynume@uchastings.edu

Leah DeMuynck
Phone: 415.565.4851
Email: demuynck@uchastings.edu

Cristina Chavez
Phone: 415.565.4850
Email: chavezcr@uchastings.edu