Trey Jones Named LSU Vice President of Legal Affairs and General Counsel
BATON ROUGE – Carlton "Trey" Jones, III has been named Vice President of Legal Affairs and General Counsel. A seasoned legal professional and proud LSU alumnus, Jones brings over two decades of experience in higher education law, litigation, and institutional governance to the university's executive leadership team.
Jones's appointment is effective May 1, 2025. He most recently served as Deputy General Counsel, where he played an integral role in advising the university system on a broad spectrum of legal matters.
"We are thrilled to welcome Trey Jones to this vital leadership role," said Scott Ballard, Chair of the LSU Board of Supervisors. "His deep expertise and long-standing commitment to LSU will serve our institution well as we continue to pursue excellence across our campuses. Trey understands the legal complexities of higher education and brings both wisdom and vision to the role."
In his role as Vice President of Legal Affairs and General Counsel, Jones will serve as the chief legal advisor. His responsibilities include advising on employment and faculty issues, overseeing legal and regulatory compliance, managing litigation, and providing legal insight on major university initiatives across all LSU campuses.
As Baton Rouge native, Jones earned both his bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor from LSU, graduating from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 1998 with honors as a member of the Moot Court Board. He began his legal career in civil litigation at Roedel Parsons and later joined LSU in 2017, rising through the ranks to lead the Office of General Counsel. Prior to joining LSU, Jones represented LSU and other Louisiana public universities in significant legal matters.
Jones’s areas of legal specialty include employment law, civil rights, risk management, litigation, free speech and academic freedom. Since joining LSU, he has been a trusted advisor on many LSU initiatives.
Latest LSU News
- LSU Names Russell Crook Dean of the E. J. Ourso College of BusinessLSU has named Russell Crook the dean of the E. J. Ourso College of Business, effective July 28, pending approval by the LSU Board of Supervisors. A distinguished scholar and proven leader, Dr. Crook brings over two decades of experience in higher education and business to the role.
- LSU to Host 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African LeadersLSU is proud to announce its selection for the 2nd year as an Institute Partner for the 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Beginning in mid-June, LSU will host 25 of Africa's emerging Civic Engagement leaders for a six-week Leadership Institute, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.
- Astrophysicists Strike GoldSince the big bang, the early universe had hydrogen, helium, and a scant amount of lithium. Later, some heavier elements, including iron, were forged in stars. But one of the biggest mysteries in astrophysics is: How did the first elements heavier than iron, such as gold, get created and distributed throughout the universe? A new answer has come from an unexpected place - magnetars.
- Dr. David Guzick Appointed Chief Research Officer for the LSU EnterpriseThe LSU Enterprise has announced the appointment of Dr. David Guzick as its new Chief Research Officer, effective May 15, 2025. Dr. Guzick previously served as Chancellor of LSU Health Shreveport and brings a distinguished background in academic medicine, research leadership, and innovation to this newly elevated role.
- New Team Record: LSU Eclipses Half-Billion Milestone in Research ActivityFor four straight years in a row, LSU has soared in research. In the 2023-2024 academic year, LSU's research campuses in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Shreveport achieved a record-breaking $543 million in combined research activity. Not only did this lead to life-changing discoveries and support thousands of jobs--the direct economic impact of LSU research on Louisiana is higher than ever, estimated at $1.5 billion.
- LSU Launches New On-Campus Nursing, Master's of Public Health and Epidemiology Programs in Baton RougeIn fall of 2025, LSU will launch a new instructional site on its Baton Rouge campus for its nationally recognized Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.
