About us
Who are we?
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The AALL is a non-profit scientific organisation striving for excellence in the investigation of language use in legal contexts. The association consists primarily of scholars from legal linguistics and the legal domain. Our research focuses on statutory interpretation, linguistic evidence in the juridical process, speaker recognition and identification, and commentaries on legal developments.
If you are interested in joining the AALL, please visit our “Join” page here, or get in touch for more information: info@oegrl.com.
Meet the Executive Board
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Daniel Green – President
daniel.green@oegrl.com
Daniel Green is a legal linguist based in Vienna, focusing on the study and teaching of language and law. He studied English, American Studies, and History at the University of Vienna, completing his legal education at Edinburgh. His research covers statutory interpretation, legislative drafting, and indeterminacy in Austrian criminal proceedings. Green examines how language influences legal decisions and impacts practice, contributing to a deeper understanding of the relationship between language and law in modern legal systems.
Petra Schoen – Vice President & Vice Secretary
Born and raised in Austria, this seasoned lawyer, linguist and translator (German, English, French) worked for financial institutions and international organizations before joining the University of Vienna. Her key areas of interest in legal, linguistic and translation sciences include, but are not limited to: legal translation & AI, accessibility, plain language & the rule of law and international organizations, multilingualism, communication, diversity & SDG. Petra shares her expertise as DIN/ISO expert and as EST member.
Maria Pober – Secretary
Maria Pober specializes in language and gender, critically exploring the intersection of linguistics, gender, and sexuality. Known for works like Redefining the Hypernym Mensch:in in German, she examines the linguistic and societal effects of personal designations in German. Her research deconstructs identity-related concepts, analyzing how language shapes gender (roles) and influences individual perceptions, contributing to innovative discussions on linguistic representation.
Januš C. Varburgh – Treasurer
Januš C. Varburgh is a hospitality professional and leads the AALL conference and event management team. With extensive experience organising international conferences and workshops, he brings logistical expertise to the Association’s initiatives. He ensures the seamless execution of events, fosters collaboration and advances the Association’s goals in legal linguistics through his managerial skills.
Advisory board
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- Prof. Dr. Sulaiman Al Aawaj
- Prof. Dr. Rafat Alwazna
- Prof. Dr. Martina Bajčić
- Mag. Cornelia Eißler
- Dr. Zakeera Docrat
- Mag. Martin Dunkl
- Prof. Dr. Jan Engberg
- Mag. Peter Eschig, LLM LLM
- Prof. Dr. Annarita Felici
- Dr. Dejana Golenko
- Prof. Dr. Irina Gvelesiani
- Prof. Robert S. Hammer, JD
- RA Prof. MMag. Franz J. Heidinger LLM
- Prof. Dr. Hannes Kniffka
- Prof. Dr. Dawid Kostecky
- Mag. Sylvia Kummer
- Prof. Dr. Konrad Lachmayer
- Mag. Patrick Lientschnig
- Prof. Dr. Claus Luttermann
- Prof. Dr. Karin Luttermann
- Mag. Dr. Benedikt Lutz
- Prof. Dr. Gerlinde Mautner
- Jun-Prof. Dr. Waldemar Nazarov
- Dr. Michaela Rusch
- RA Michael Schmuck
- Prof. Dr. Dieter Stein
Coordinators
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