Shelley McKinley
CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER OF GITHUB
Shelley is the Chief Legal Officer of GitHub, where she leads a broad team responsible for legal, policy, platform trust and safety and social impact for Microsoft’s subsidiary, GitHub . Prior to her current role, she was the Vice President of Microsoft’s Technology and Corporate Responsibility organization, where she oversaw programs aimed at ensuring technology is used to benefit society including Microsoft’s efforts in sustainability, accessibili ty, justice reform, human rights and responsible AI. She has also led legal, corporate, and external affairs teams across Europe and worked on products in Microsoft’s gaming division, including Xbox and HoloLens. Prior to joining Microsoft, she was legal counsel at Wizards of the Coast, where she supported the “Dungeons & Dragons” and “Magic: The Gathering” brands.
Outside of work, Shelley spends her time mentoring rising young female professionals, acting as an outspoken proponent of mental health awareness, and volunteering her time in suppo rt of conservation efforts like those of Seattle’s, Woodland Park Zoo. Shelley also enjoys learning new languages, extended travel, nu merous types of live musical performances and participating in a variety of seasonal outdoor sports.