Charles Marshall leaves University Counsel
Marshall, a double Tar Heel, served as vice chancellor and university counsel for more than five years.
Charles Marshall, vice chancellor and general counsel, is departing the University, Chancellor Lee H. Roberts announced Monday.
Marshall is returning to private practice after more than five years at Carolina. He informed Roberts about his plans in November and will transition his matters by Jan. 17.
“In this position, Charles has provided senior legal counsel to the administration, the Board of Trustees and our schools and units through some of our most challenging and high-profile institutional matters. He also served as a liaison with the UNC System, UNC Health and legal staff in the state Attorney General’s Office, the Governor’s Office, and the General Assembly,” Roberts said. “On a personal note, I’ve been fortunate to know Charles long before I was named chancellor, and I’m grateful for his sound advice and thoughtful approach to every matter.”
Kara Simmons, associate vice chancellor and senior university counsel, will hold the role in the interim.
Marshall, a double Tar Heel, helped Carolina navigate complex legal issues during his tenure. Among those were revisions to admissions policies following the Supreme Court’s decision in 2023, as well as improvements to risk management and governance functions.
Marshall worked closely with the UNC System, state government officials and key campus leaders on legal challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic. He has advised on topics such as the changing landscape of college athletics and campus protest policies that help preserve the community’s First Amendment policies.
He holds a faculty appointment in the UNC School of Law to help educate the next generation of attorneys on crisis management.
The University will soon launch a national search for the next vice chancellor and general counsel.
