OGC
Law & Legal abbreviation · Legal Profession
| Stands for | Office of General Counsel |
|---|---|
| Categories | Law & Legal |
OGC stands for Office of General Counsel, a legal profession abbreviation.
Legal department of a federal or state agency, university or company, headed by the general counsel. In government, the OGC advises officials on statutes and regulations, reviews rules and contracts, and coordinates litigation with the Justice Department.
Example: The agency's OGC reviewed the proposed rule before it was sent for publication.
Usage notes
Some agencies use other names, such as Office of the Chief Counsel or, at the Departments of the Interior and Labor, Office of the Solicitor. Agency lawyers usually cannot represent the government in court without the Justice Department, although some independent agencies have their own litigating authority.
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This entry is for general education and is not legal advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.