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Erlens Kalniņš serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Latvia's Faculty of Law within the Department of Civil Law. He concurrently holds the position of Judge at the Supreme Court of the Republic of Latvia since 2023, creating a unique bridge between academic scholarship and judicial practice. His teaching responsibilities encompass Case law, General part of civil law, Labor law, Contract law and property law, Corporate governance law, and Modern national private law, with consultation hours available through the university's official channels. Contact is maintained via erlens.kalnins@lu.lv.
Dr. Kalniņš' research program centers on property rights to real estate, defects of will and unlawful transactions, contractual and tort liability, and employment contract legal consequences. His scholarly work demonstrates how theoretical civil law frameworks translate into practical judicial applications within the Latvian legal system, particularly examining property rights enforcement and contractual relationship interpretations. This dual perspective enriches both his academic contributions and judicial decision-making.
His publication record shows consistent scholarly output with significant recent productivity, particularly in property law domains including joint ownership termination, building rights, and forced servitudes. Kalniņš contributes regularly to the University of Latvia's academic conferences and publishes in the Journal of the University of Latvia Law and Juridiskā Zinātne (Legal Science), demonstrating his commitment to advancing Latvian civil law scholarship.
- 2nd Class Badge of Honor of the Judicial System
With nineteen years of experience as a sworn attorney (2003-2022) preceding his judicial appointment, Kalniņš brings substantial practical legal expertise to his academic role. This trajectory from legal practice to Supreme Court Judge while maintaining academic responsibilities creates a valuable feedback loop between courtroom experience and legal scholarship, particularly evident in his treatment of contractual disputes and property rights applications.
