Office of Legal Policy

The Office of Legal Policy (OLP) is a division within the United States Department of Justice which describes itself as the "focal point for the development and coordination of Departmental policy."

In addition to rendering legal advice to the United States Attorney General and subordinate offices within the Justice Department, it serves as a nexus where major policy decisions within the department can be developed, coordinated, and implemented.

The Office is currently led by acting assistant attorney general Susan M. Davies.

The Office of Legal Policy (OLP) was established by Attorney General William French Smith in 1981 as the principal department office to plan, develop, and coordinate the implementation of major policy initiatives of high priority to the department and to the Administration, and to assist the President and the Attorney General in the Administration's judicial selection process for Article III judges.

In 1993, that structure was discontinued and OPD was established again as an independent component.