​Michael Lombardi remains on paid administrative leave as UNC investigates a human resources complaint filed by a former football staffer.Lombardi’s attorney, Tom Mars, released a statement to TarHeel247, saying Lombardi has not been told the nature of the investigation, is cooperating fully, and wants the process to run its course before conclusions are drawn.”Michael hasn’t been told anything about the nature of UNC’s investigation and welcomes the opportunity to clear his name, which has already been sullied by baseless statements and innuendo on social media,” the statement read. “He is fully cooperating with UNC and expects the investigation will be swift, thorough, and fair. Michael would ask that people have the decency to let the process run its course before jumping to any conclusions about the nature of the investigation or whether there’s any merit to whatever has been alleged.”UNC placed Lombardi on leave Monday after the complaint was filed. Mars, a prominent college athletics attorney, is representing him during the investigation.Lombardi is the highest-paid college football general manager, earning roughly $1.5 million annually. He spent more than three decades in NFL front offices, including stints with the Cleveland Browns and the New England Patriots during Belichick’s tenure as head coach. Belichick’s first hire when he became the head coach of the Tar Heels was Lombardi.Follow us @TarHeelsWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels news, notes and opinions.This article originally appeared on Tar Heels Wire: Attorney defends Michael Lombardi amid UNC investigation