Natania Locke

Dr. Natania Locke is an Associate Professor and Interim Dean/Department Chair of Swinburne Law School at Swinburne University of Technology. She holds dual academic leadership roles within the School of Business, Law and Entrepreneurship. Her expertise spans corporate law, financial regulation, and the intersection of technology with governance. Research focuses include AI ethics in governance, investor stewardship, and sustainability disclosure frameworks. She has held senior roles in South Africa and Australia, contributing to regulatory reforms in both regions.

Research Interests: Her work explores innovation's impact on corporate regulation, responsible investment practices, and ethical AI integration. Notable areas include CRISA 2 revisions in South Africa, global sustainability disclosure trends, and AI audit methodologies. She emphasizes practical compliance solutions for emerging technologies.

Professional Activities: Locke chairs the Society of Corporate Law Academics (SCoLA) and organized its 2023 annual conference. Her supervision includes PhD topics like AI ethics, blockchain in land dealings, and medical data governance. She has advised on over five HDR students, reflecting her commitment to training next-generation legal scholars.

Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary initiatives at Swinburne's Law School, collaborating on projects blending law, technology, and ethics. Engaged with global networks through SCoLA and comparative corporate law research.