Gretchen E. Gardner

Gretchen joined the Office of University Counsel in May of 2024. Prior to coming to the University, she served as Chief Legal Counsel at Pittsburgh Technical College, managing and advising on all legal matters and serving on the President’s cabinet. Before entering the world of higher education, Gretchen also previously worked as a litigator for over twenty years, focusing on insurance defense.

Education

  • University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D. (1996)
  • Saint Vincent College, B.A. in Political Science and English (1993)

Areas of Practice

Data Security and Electronic Discovery, Employment, Litigation (State and Federal)

Bar Membership

  • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania

Administrative Assistant

Patricia G. Boehler