Elisabeth Holzleithner

Elisabeth Holzleithner is a Professor of Legal Philosophy and Legal Gender Studies at the University of Vienna's Faculty of Law, leading the Institute of Legal Philosophy. She serves as spokesperson for the research platform GAIN (Gender: Ambivalent In_Visibilities) and holds roles including Vice Director of the Doctoral School ARS Iuris. Her work bridges legal theory with gender/queer studies, focusing on intersectionality, human rights, and popular culture's legal implications. Recent articles (2020–2025) analyze LGBTQ+ rights, legal recognition frameworks, feminist critiques of democracy, and intersectional discrimination. Awards include the Gabriele Possanner State Prize (2017) and Frauenring Prize (2017). Her editorial roles span journals like Gender and Legal Philosophy. She actively engages public debates on gender equality and legal reform through media interviews and podcasts.