Deputy General Counsel

The Deputy General Counsel is responsible for the coordination of OGC's legal practice, its uniformity of opinion, and high professional quality everywhere. This Deputy oversees the work of the Assistant General Counsels, the Command Counsel, and their respective organizations, participating in the resolution of major legal matters and formulating standards or policy as necessary to ensure consistency of office positions on common issues. The Deputy General Counsel participates in special studies, the conduct of major litigation, investigations and legislative proposals, the coordination of legal matters with other Government agencies, and advises the General Counsel and members of the Navy Secretariat on matters before them for consideration by Navy civilian personnel.