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Katy Barnett is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Melbourne's Melbourne Law School, where she has been a permanent faculty member since 2010. She holds an LLB with Honours, a BA (English, History, Medieval Studies), and a PhD from the University of Melbourne (2010), focusing on accounts of profit for breach of contract. Her research spans Remedies Law, comparative law, animal law, behavioral economics, and legal history. She has authored influential works like Remedies in Australian Private Law and co-edits the Melbourne Law School blog Opinions on High. She also practices as a legal consultant at Sharpe & Abel.
Education:
- LLB with Honours, University of Melbourne (1999)
- BA (English, History, Medieval Studies), University of Melbourne (1999)
- PhD, University of Melbourne (2010)
Her research emphasizes contract damages, equitable remedies, and the intersection of law with history and animal rights. Recent work includes exploring remoteness principles in comparative law and the historical underpinnings of modern legal doctrines. Her 2022 book on animals and the law, co-authored with Professor Jeremy Gans, further highlights her interdisciplinary approach.
Teaching and Awards:
- Recipient of the Barbara Falk Award for Excellence in Teaching (2016)
- Teaches Remedies in undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including the Melbourne JD and Law Masters.
Affiliations: Associate of the Obligations Group and Communications and Media Law Centre; member of Heterodox Academy.
Her articles reflect a focus on contract law intricacies, legal history, and contemporary challenges like financial mis-selling and pandemic-related contract disputes. Beyond academia, she advocates for accessible legal writing and diversity in academia.
