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Morgan Stonebridge is an Associate Lecturer in Law at Deakin Law School, Faculty of Business and Law, Deakin University, specializing in critical analysis of animal-related legal frameworks through legal and political philosophy.
Her academic credentials include:
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from Deakin University
- PhD from Deakin University, Burwood, Australia
Stonebridge's research centers on generating stable legal protections for animals via empathy and education, with core expertise in animal sentience recognition, rodeo event regulation, legal personhood for non-human animals, and intersections between animal abuse and domestic violence. Her work bridges theoretical legal philosophy with practical welfare outcomes, emphasizing educational pathways to societal change.
Her 10 publications (2021-2024) reveal consistent focus on Australian animal law reform, with dominant themes including rodeo welfare standards, sentience legislation, zoonotic disease regulation in intensive farming, and domestic violence contexts. Geographically, her work spans Australian, U.S., and international frameworks, frequently employing comparative analysis and proportionality testing to advocate for stronger legal protections.
Stonebridge teaches animal law, human rights law, resolving disputes, legal communication, and equity and trusts (units MLL113 and MLP405). While actively engaged in curriculum delivery, no specific PhD/Master's supervisees or research grants are documented in the provided materials.
