LSU general counsel Winston DeCuir stepped down from his post last week, according to a copy of his resignation letter the Louisiana Illuminator obtained Thursday.

DeCuir wrote in his letter to LSU Board of Supervisors Chairman Scott Ballard that his resignation will be effective March 1. He took the job in 2020 and was the first Black attorney to serve as general counsel.

DeCuir will transition into a one-year visiting professorship at LSU Paul M. Hebert Law School, according to a faculty member present at the meeting in which his appointment was approved.

As the general counsel, part of DeCuir’s position was to review contracts and negotiate on behalf of the university. In addition, the general counsel is meant to provide legal guidance to LSU.