Michelle Worthington

Dr Michelle Worthington is a Lecturer at the ANU College of Law, specializing in corporate law, legal theory, and legal education. She teaches courses including Foundations of Australian Law and Corporations Law. Her research examines the ethical dimensions of corporate structures and legal personhood, exploring how corporate entities function as constructed ethical agents within legal frameworks.

Worthington's research interests focus on the intersection of corporate law with philosophical and ethical considerations. She investigates how legal frameworks shape corporate behavior and the implications for societal governance. Her work bridges commercial law with broader socio-legal perspectives on organizational ethics and responsibility.

Her recent publications analyze historical and contemporary perspectives on legal personhood, corporate ethics, and regulatory frameworks. These works demonstrate a consistent focus on how legal constructs influence corporate behavior and ethical decision-making.