Nicola Shaver

Nicola Shaver has extensive experience in the legal technology and innovation field. Nicola is currently the CEO and Co-Founder of LegalTechnology Hub, a platform that provides comprehensive resources and tools for the legal industry. Nicola is also an Adjunct Professor at Cardozo School of Law, where they teach courses in their field of expertise.

Prior to these roles, Nicola founded LID - Legal Innovation and Design, a global group that promotes innovation initiatives in the commercial legal space. Nicola also served as a Strategic Business Partner Liaison and held various volunteer positions at the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA), where they contributed to the organization's content coordination and program planning efforts.

Notably, Nicola held leadership positions at Paul Hastings and Stikeman Elliott LLP, where they drove innovation, knowledge management, and research services initiatives. At Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP, they served as Assistant Director of Innovation and Practice Support, leading knowledge management and innovation initiatives.

Before transitioning into legal technology and innovation, Nicola gained valuable experience as a Senior Network Legal Counsel at Network 10 and as an Editorial Legal Counsel at News Corp. Nicola also worked as an Associate at Johnson Winter & Slattery, specializing in media and commercial litigation.

Throughout their career, Nicola has consistently demonstrated a passion for driving innovation and implementing efficient processes in the legal industry.

Nicola Shaver's education history includes:

- Master of Business Administration - MBA in Innovation and Leadership from the University of Canberra in 2019-2020.

- Product Strategy coursework at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management in 2019-2020.

- Graduate Diploma in Legal Professional Practice (awarded Certificate of Academic Excellence) from Griffith University in 2005.

- LLB (First Class Honours) from the University of Sydney in 2001-2004.

- MA in English (with Distinction) from the University of Alberta in 1998-2000.

- BA(Hons) in History, Psychology from Queen's University in 1994-2000.

- BA(Hons) in English from Queen's University in 1993-1998.

- Summer semester at Queen's International Study Centre, Herstmonceaux, UK in 1997.

- International Baccalaureate from Munich International School in 1980-1993.

In addition to these qualifications, Nicola Shaver has obtained certifications including being admitted to practice in New South Wales by The Law Society of NSW, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (ICYB) from Bold Duck Studio, and being registered with the High Court of Australia's Registry of Practitioners.