Rate My Professor Fabian Horton

Fabian Horton serves as an Adjunct Lecturer in the Law discipline within the Faculty of Business, Law and Arts at Southern Cross University. He holds a PhD from Southern Cross University, completed in 2021 with a doctoral thesis titled 'A conceptual framework for the law and technology knowledge domain.' This work addresses the competency needs of lawyers amid rapid technological changes. His research specializations and academic interests focus on law and technology, including cyber law, privacy, and the impact of technology on law and society. He contributes to teaching at the university, including delivering the course LAWS2075 AI Regulation and Society in the Summer Law School.

Recognized by Southern Cross University as a thought leader in law and technology, Fabian Horton has built a notable career marked by leadership in professional legal bodies. He has served as Chair of the Futures Committee of the Law Council of Australia and as the Foundation Chair and ongoing member of the Technology and Innovation section of the Law Institute of Victoria. His key publications appear prominently in the Law Institute Journal, such as 'The Three Legal Disrupts' (2015), outlining major technological disruptions in law; 'Law, technology and new ethics' (2016), which earned the Rogers Legal Writing Award; 'Technology: A look into the future' (2020); 'Technology theory: The law and techno-think' (2021); 'Early career lawyers: Fluency with professional skills' (2021); 'A risk management mindset' (2024); and 'Navigating a complex technological world' (2024). These contributions highlight his influence on discussions surrounding legal ethics, education, and adaptation to innovations like artificial intelligence. With more than 20 years in legal practice, education, and risk management, including his role as Risk Manager at the Legal Practitioners' Liability Committee, Horton shapes the profession's response to technological evolution.