Contact the Office of General Counsel

Phone	706-867-4574
Location	Downtown Office Building, 60 West Main Street, Room 106, Dahlonega, GA 30597
Mail Address	University of North Georgia Office of General Counsel 82 College Circle Dahlonega, GA 30597

Office Hours

Academic Year
(mid-August through April)
Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Summer Hours
Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. - Noon

General Counsel

Judy Bardenwerper

Judy Bardenwerper

Part Term Temporary Clerical Assistant

Tamera BardenwerperProfile page

Senior Paralegal

Downtown Office Building, 109, Dahlonega

Wesley BurnettProfile page

Policy & Procedure Coordinator

Downtown Office Building, 112, Dahlonega

Elene GarrisonProfile page

General Counsel

Darren Martin

Darren MartinProfile page

Director of Risk Management & Custodian of Records

Downtown Office Building, 241, Dahlonega

Jason McCoy

Jason McCoy

Privacy Officer

April Robinson

April RobinsonProfile page

Assistant to General Counsel

Downtown Office Building, 104, Dahlonega

Miguel Rodriguez

Miguel RodriguezProfile page

Assistant General Counsel - PT

Brooke Smith, M.EdProfile page

Dir of Regulatory Risk for Youth Programs & Clery Officer

Downtown Office Building, 301H, Dahlonega

Our Commitment To Our Students, Faculty, And Staff

At the University of North Georgia, we deeply value and uphold the cherished right of every American to freely express themselves. It is a hallmark of our history, our tradition, and permeates our culture. As a distinguished Senior Military College, with a legacy spanning over 150 years, we take great pride in our role of cultivating leaders who tirelessly defend these fundamental freedoms for all citizens. The legacy of our graduates in this regard is second to none.

As campus leaders, our primary responsibility is to cultivate an academic environment that ensures this exchange of ideas and the safety of our community. Across all five campuses, we are committed to fostering a welcoming atmosphere where individuals feel empowered to freely express themselves and engage in exploration and learning. However, it is essential that these rights are exercised in a manner that upholds our academic mission, preserves the safety of all, and is in accordance with our institutional policies, without unlawful behavior. This means breaking the law, harassment, intimidation, trespassing, violence, and other criminal acts will not be tolerated at the University of North Georgia.

Together, let's uphold the principles of respect, understanding, and civility as we equip our students to walk toward their purpose.

Bold Forward!