Brian Nelson has been named general counsel for the Lone Star College System. Nelson began his official duties Aug. 25.
Nelson comes to LSCS from the University of Houston System as executive director and associate general counsel. In his previous position Nelson was responsible for a variety of legal services including the management of ongoing litigation with respect to campus development, real property and transactional related matters, as well as preparation of legal advice and approval of transactional matters.
His expertise and focus lies on issues pertaining to employment, student affairs, organizational governance, contract compliance, intellectual property and fundraising. Nelson’s experience also includes employment with an engineering group as corporate counsel and a construction management firm as chief corporate counsel and legal officer.
“I am excited to be a part of the Lone Star College System and appreciate very much the trust of the chancellor and his staff,” said Nelson.
“There is a great enthusiasm within LSCS to elevate to even greater heights as a preeminent institution of higher education and community college system within Texas and the United States,” said Nelson.
Nelson received his legal education at Michigan State University College of Law and undergraduate work at the University of Utah. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Utah State Bar, State Bar of Michigan and former steering committee member of the Corporate Counsel Division/ABA Construction Forum.
Nelson is active in both church and community service and has earned the Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout Award. He is married with four children and one granddaughter.
Lone Star College System consists of five colleges, including LSC-CyFair, LSC-Kingwood, LSC-Montgomery, LSC-North Harris, and LSC-Tomball, six centers and LSC-University Center. With more than 50,000 students, it is the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area, and third largest community college district in Texas. To learn more, visit LoneStar.edu.
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