Philippa Ryan

Philippa Ryan is an Honorary Associate Professor at the ANU College of Law, directing the ANU LLM program. She holds roles in regulatory and standards bodies including the Treasury Audit Committee, Standards Australia Blockchain Technical Committee (leading smart contract standards development), and editorial boards for Stanford's Journal of Blockchain Law & Policy. Her research focuses on digital economies, blockchain standards, algorithmic accountability, and legal education innovation. She co-authored influential texts like *Blockchain: Transforming Your Business and Our World* (2019) and *Trust and Distrust in Digital Economies* (2020).

Education:

• BA
• LLB(Hons)
• Master of Education
• PhD in Law

Her research themes include automation of trust mechanisms, regulatory accountability frameworks, and legal implications of emerging technologies. She actively engages with industry via non-executive director roles at Lander & Rogers and WAM Capital. She received the 2018 American Bar Association Legal Rebel Award, recognizing her pioneering work in blockchain and legal innovation.

Key Contributions:

• Lead author for international smart contract standards
• Founder of the ANU Journal of Law and Technology
• Academic advisor for MasterMind and HSF Computational Law initiatives

Her work bridges legal systems with technological advancements, emphasizing ethical governance in digital transformations.