Rate My Professor Schellie-Jayne Price

Schellie-Jayne Price is a Clinical Lecturer in Law and Technology within the School of Law and Criminology at Murdoch University. Renowned for her expertise at the intersection of law and emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence and machine learning, Price brings over 20 years of extensive legal experience from international resources companies to her academic role. As Partner at Stirling & Rose, she leads the firm's AI practice, providing practical advice on AI implementation drawn from her hands-on experience developing and deploying machine learning applications in the resources sector. Previously, as Senior Legal Counsel at Chevron Australia, she founded and chaired the global Technology Interest Group for Law (TIGLS), fostering innovation across more than 150 members in Chevron's worldwide legal departments. Under her leadership, a multi-disciplinary technology group executed over 100 innovation initiatives spanning more than 10 countries. She has managed the legal complexities of multi-billion-dollar critical infrastructure mega-projects, M&A deals, and operations in Asia.

In addition to her professional achievements, Price has been recognized with the 2021 Women in Technology WA Tech (+) Award for her contributions to technology law. She holds several influential positions, including membership on the Advisory Board of the Centre for Legal Innovation (College of Law, Australia, NZ, and Asia Pacific), the WA Data Science Innovation Hub, and the Law Council of Australia’s Digital Commerce and Financial Services Committee. She served as the inaugural chair of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Australia’s Legal Technology and Innovation Committee. Price is a prominent speaker and writer on topics such as legal innovation, AI ethics, governance, and the future of law, having presented at events including the Coast to Country Conference, UWA Data Institute Conference, ITU AI for Good, and Murdoch University seminars. Her work emphasizes the legal frameworks necessary for digitization, autonomous organizations, and critical infrastructure, significantly impacting technology law and legal innovation.