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The Department of Law provides in-house legal services and representation to the City of Lawrence and its departments, the Mayor, and various City boards and commissions.
The Department drafts and reviews ordinances, resolutions, contracts, policies, and other legal documents. The Department also maintains custody of the City’s legal records and responds to records requests from members of the public. The Department represents the City and its officials in various legal matters, and manages litigation and tort claims.

