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Dr Estelle Wallingford is a Lecturer in the Department of Business Law and Taxation at the Monash Business School, Monash University, where she also serves as Deputy Director of Education. Her work bridges law and emerging technologies, with a strong focus on artificial intelligence, digital twins, and data privacy.
- PhD in Law, Monash University
- Juris Doctor, University of Sydney
- Diploma of Legal Practice, Australian National University
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours), University of Melbourne
- Diploma in Languages, University of Melbourne
Her research investigates the legal challenges posed by AI and related technologies, proposing innovative frameworks such as the Tri-Phase AI Liability Model to address private law liability. She explores whether AI should be granted legal personhood, function as a legal agent, or remain classified as property, advocating for a flexible, context-sensitive approach. Her scholarship contributes to global discussions on AI governance, regulation, and ethical deployment.
Her forthcoming monograph with Routledge, Liabilities and Modern Artificial Intelligence: A Tri-Phase Model, synthesizes years of research into a comprehensive theoretical framework. The work analyzes causation, liability thresholds, and stakeholder responsibilities in AI systems, offering practical guidance for legal professionals and policymakers.
She has been recognized with the Dean's Award for Innovation in Learning and Teaching (2023) for integrating AI into pedagogy and encouraging responsible use among students. Her teaching includes undergraduate business law and technology law units.
- Dean's Award for Innovation in Learning and Teaching (2023)
Dr Wallingford has contributed to multiple academic events, including the Monash Law 1st Annual Digital Law Symposium and workshops on digital platform regulation and digital twins. She has also engaged with public discourse through media appearances and blog posts on generative AI. Her prior legal practice involved complex financial regulatory cases, insolvency, and litigation, including work during the 2018 Australian Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry. She is affiliated with research initiatives addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly through education and ethical technology governance.
