General Counsel

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) was enacted in 1977 in order to halt improper payments to foreign officials, restore public confidence in the U.S. business system, and promote more reliable foreign legal environments. The FCPA prohibits corrupt payments to foreign officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business or obtaining an improper advantage. The FCPA is enforced by the U.S. Department of Justice. Any individual who violates these laws may be subject to personal fines and/or criminal prosecution.

Article II, Section 2 of the Bylaws provides that the Chair of the
Board of Trustees, in the name of and on behalf of the University, shall execute documents reflecting Board action and shall have authority, with the concurrence of the Chancellor, to delegate the signing of documents to such other officers and employees of
the University as the Chair may designate in writing.

This Policy prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual assault), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or genetic information (collectively, “the Protected Characteristics”). Such conduct may also violate federal, state or local law. 

Policy for use of the “Washington University in St. Louis” name and other identities on commercial websites and other commercial communications vehicles. These guidelines apply to the names and symbols of the university and its entities – schools, departments, programs, offices, groups, etc.

It is the policy of Washington University in St. Louis (the “university”), whenever engaging in a joint venture with one or more taxable persons, to take such steps as are necessary to ensure that the joint venture is organized and operated in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.