Doneld G Shelkey

Practice Areas

Doneld Shelkey, partner and global leader of the firm’s technology transactions, outsourcing, and commercial contracts (TOC) practice, represents clients across a wide array of complex and strategic transactions involving intellectual property, technology, and other commercial matters. He regularly negotiates deals that focus on software as a service (SaaS), cloud computing, data acquisition and services, enterprise resource planning (ERP), artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, software licensing and development, social media, sponsorships, and strategic joint ventures and business collaborations.

He applies his skillset across a variety of industries with a particular focus on emerging technologies, ecommerce, sports, esports, electronics entertainment, retail, consumer goods, and digital health sectors.

He is also a frequent speaker and thought leader on legal issues surrounding emerging technologies. His most recent speaking engagements were focused on blockchain technologies, including the rise and collapse of the NFT bubble, and legal issues involved with AI.

To learn more about Don and his experience, please go to: https://www.morganlewis.com/bios/dshelkey

Personal

Duquesne University, 1999, B.A.

Duquesne University School of Law, 2002, J.D.

Industry Sector Expertise

Technology

Fintech

The Metaverse

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning & Automation

Life Sciences

Healthcare

Education

Sports

Retail & Ecommerce