University announces Mark Merritt is new general counsel Posted May 13, 2016 The University announced Mark Merritt has been named Vice Chancellor and General Counsel for the University. His position will be effective on September 6. According to a University news release on May 11, Merritt will function as the University’s chief legal officer. Merritt is currently a partner at Robinson Bradshaw, a Charlotte-based law firm. (Daily Tar Heel)