Elisabeth Alofs

Elisabeth Alofs serves as a Lecturer at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), affiliated with the Brussels Research Institute on Development, Governance and Empowerment through law. She is actively engaged in the Department of Private and Economic Law, where she contributes to research and teaching with a focus on legal frameworks related to family, inheritance, and social security systems.

Her research interests center on family law, matrimonial property law, inheritance law (with particular attention to gender-related aspects), social security systems, alternative dispute resolution, and digitalisation of access to justice. Alofs has made significant contributions to understanding how legal frameworks impact gender equality in wealth distribution, particularly in inheritance and marital property contexts.

Analyzing her recent publications reveals a strong focus on alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, evaluation of legal reforms (particularly the 2018 law promoting alternative dispute resolution), and the intersection of digital technology with legal processes. Her work consistently addresses gender disparities in legal systems, especially regarding property rights, inheritance, and social security benefits.

As an academic leader, Alofs serves on important committees including the Universitaire Stichting - Prijs Fernand Collin voor Recht jury and the NVAO Visitatiepanel. She has supervised multiple Master's theses and serves as chair for PhD committees, demonstrating her commitment to academic development.

Her advisory work extends to significant research projects including EU683: Conflict Resolution with Equitative Algorithms (2024-2026), FOD124: Evaluation of Title 9 of the Law of June 18, 2018, and FOD120: Evaluation of the law creating a family and youth court. These projects highlight her expertise in bridging traditional legal frameworks with innovative dispute resolution approaches.

Alofs is actively involved with research teams focusing on digital justice pathways, gender equality in legal systems, and the development of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. Her work with the Brussels Research Institute demonstrates a commitment to creating more accessible and equitable legal systems through both theoretical research and practical implementation.