Maria J Shi
About Maria J Shi
Maria J Shi serves as Senior Legal Counsel at Envato, where she has worked since 2023. She holds dual degrees in Law and Media and Communications from the University of Melbourne and has over 11 years of legal experience in both Australia and the UK.
Work at Envato
Maria J Shi has been serving as Senior Legal Counsel at Envato since 2023. In this role, she provides legal guidance and support to the organization, leveraging her extensive background in technology and intellectual property law. Her responsibilities include advising on legal matters related to the company's operations and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
Education and Expertise
Maria J Shi studied at the University of Melbourne, where she earned a Bachelor of Laws from 2005 to 2009 and a Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communications) (Honours) from 2005 to 2010. She also completed a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice at the Leo Cussen Centre for Law in 2011. Additionally, she participated in a Winter Exchange program at East China University of Political Science and Law in 2009, focusing on Introduction to Chinese Law.
Background
Maria J Shi has over 11 years of experience in legal roles across both in-house and private practice settings in the UK and Australia. She began her career at Presbyterian Ladies' College, where she completed her VCE from 1999 to 2004. Her professional journey includes significant positions at dentsu, where she worked in various legal capacities, including Group Senior Legal Counsel for Technology & Intellectual Property.
Previous Positions
Prior to her current role at Envato, Maria J Shi held several legal positions at dentsu, including Legal Counsel for Australia & New Zealand from 2016 to 2018, and Group Legal Counsel for Technology & Intellectual Property from 2018 to 2022 in London. She also worked as Senior Legal Counsel (Flex) at MinterEllison for six months in 2023. Her diverse experience has equipped her with a strong understanding of legal issues in technology and media.
Professional Interests
Maria J Shi has a strong interest in technology, media, and public policy. This interest aligns with her professional background and informs her legal practice, particularly in her roles that involve technology and intellectual property law. Her ability to collaborate with executive leadership teams demonstrates her commitment to achieving strategic objectives within these sectors.