Alex Sims

Alex Sims is an accomplished blockchain researcher, focusing on decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs) with notable contributions in copyright and consumer law.

With a wealth of experience in academia, Alex has been teaching various commercial law courses at The University of Auckland since 2000, spanning undergraduate to postgraduate levels.

In addition to her traditional law courses, she has expanded her teaching repertoire to include contemporary topics such as managing sustainable growth and technologies like blockchain, distributed ledger technologies, and smart contracts.

Alex holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Macquarie University, a Master of Commercial Law from The University of Auckland, and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Otago.

Throughout her career, Alex has been associated with numerous prestigious organizations, including roles as an Associate Professor at The University of Auckland, Member of the Editorial Committee at Legal Education Review, and Portfolio Lead - Black Letter at Digital Law Association.

She has been actively involved in various bodies related to blockchain and law, serving on the OECD Blockchain Expert Policy Advisory Board, as a Research Associate at UCL Centre for Blockchain Technologies, and as a Committee Member of the New Zealand International Review Group for ISO/TC307 Blockchain and distributed ledger technologies.

Alex's extensive list of former roles includes President of the Asian Pacific Copyright Association, Chair of The Consumer Foundation, and Head of Department (Commercial Law) at The University of Auckland, signifying her leadership and expertise in the field of law.

Her association with organizations like the International Society of Blockchain for Science, Privacy Foundation New Zealand, and Consumer NZ further highlights her broad engagement with legal and consumer issues.

Alex's commitment to academia and research is exemplified through her diverse roles, ranging from Senior Lecturer to Board Member, showcasing her dedication to the legal profession and education.