# 16 C.F.R. § 0.11 (2026): Office of the General Counsel

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P0_S0_11

## Section

- **Citation:** 16 C.F.R. § 0.11 (2026)
- **Heading:** Office of the General Counsel
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 16 CFR: Commercial Practices / Chapter I: FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION / Part 0: ORGANIZATION / § 0.11: § 0.11   Office of the General Counsel.

## Text

The General Counsel is the Commission's chief law officer and adviser, who renders necessary legal services to the Commission; represents the Commission in the Federal and State courts, and before administrative agencies in coordination with the Bureaus, in appellate litigation, investigative compulsory process enforcement, and defensive litigation; advises the Commission and other agency officials and staff with respect to questions of law and policy, including advice with respect to legislative matters and ethics; represents the agency in employment and labor disputes; and responds to requests and appeals filed under the Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts and to intra- and intergovernmental information access requests.
[86 FR 38546, July 22, 2021]

## Nearby sections

- [16 C.F.R. § 0.1 (2026) § 0.1   The Commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P0_S0_1.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 0.2 (2026) § 0.2   Official address.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P0_S0_2.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 0.3 (2026) § 0.3   Hours.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P0_S0_3.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 0.4 (2026) § 0.4   Laws administered.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P0_S0_4.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 0.5 (2026) § 0.5   Laws authorizing monetary claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P0_S0_5.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 0.7 (2026) § 0.7   Delegation of functions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P0_S0_7.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 0.8 (2026) § 0.8   The Chair.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P0_S0_8.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 0.9 (2026) § 0.9   Organization structure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P0_S0_9.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 0.10 (2026) § 0.10   Office of the Executive Director.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P0_S0_10.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 0.11 (2026) § 0.11   Office of the General Counsel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P0_S0_11.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 0.12 (2026) § 0.12   Office of the Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P0_S0_12.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 0.13 (2026) § 0.13   Office of the Inspector General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P0_S0_13.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 0.14 (2026) § 0.14   Office of Administrative Law Judges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P0_S0_14.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 0.16 (2026) § 0.16   Bureau of Competition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P0_S0_16.md)

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