Marnie Brown

Marnie Brown is a passionate higher education professional and teaching specialist in law and linguistics with over 17 years of experience designing, developing, and delivering tertiary courses to a diverse range of students in Australia and internationally. Currently a full-time law academic at Monash University, Marnie serves as Chief Examiner for key law subjects, including Australian Legal Process and Research, Intellectual Property, and an Introduction to Intellectual Property Law. In her role, she delivers specialised legal content, fosters critical thinking, and supports students in mastering complex legal concepts.

Marnie also worked part-time as an Online Unit Coordinator and Digital Law Learning Advisor for Monash Online, where she engaged students in subjects such as Privacy and Surveillance in an Information Age and Cybercrime. Her innovative approach to digital learning has earned her multiple teaching recognition awards.

With extensive experience across Asia, Marnie has lectured at Waseda University and Asia University in Japan, as well as other prestigious institutions in South Korea. Her research interests include the integration of AI and digital technology in legal education, particularly for English as an Additional Language (EAL) students.

In addition to her teaching and research, Marnie is a qualified lawyer and Trade Marks Attorney. Her academic achievements are complemented by publications and conference presentations focused on language, technology, and legal education.

Marnie is currently undertaking her PhD full time at Monash Law and her topic is Enhancing Legal Education for Asian Indo-Pacific EAL Students in Australia: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Supporting Academic Success and Inclusion in Australian Law Schools. She also holds a Master of Laws (Intellectual Property) from Monash University, a Master of Applied Linguistics from the University of Melbourne (Hons), and a Bachelor of Laws from Bond University.