Shelley McKinley is the chief legal officer at GitHub, where she leads teams responsible for trust and safety, social impact, developer policy, product & regulatory legal, commercial legal, and legal operations. McKinley started her career at Microsoft supporting parts of the Developer Division in 2005.

Prior to joining GitHub, McKinley was the head of Microsoft’s Technology and Corporate Responsibility organization, where she oversaw a team that drove the use of technology to benefit society through priorities such as accessibility, environmental sustainability, broadband access, responsible AI, and justice reform. She has also led legal, corporate, and external affairs teams across Europe and worked on products in Microsoft’s gaming division, including developer communities and Xbox Live. Prior to joining Microsoft, McKinley was legal counsel at Wizards of the Coast, where she supported the Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering brands.

McKinley is an outspoken proponent of mental health awareness and uses her voice to help address the affiliated bias and stigma, by advocating for a culture of openness and inclusion. Outside of work, you can find her enjoying outdoor concerts, tearing up the slopes on her snowboard, and relaxing with her family and friends.