Lukas Krupitsch

Lukas Krupitsch is a University Assistant (prae doc) at the Institute for Austrian and European Economic Criminal Law at the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Vienna). He holds an LL.M. in Business Law from WU Vienna (2023) and a Bachelor's degree in Business Law (2020), both with distinction. His research focuses on economic criminal law, particularly the leniency program under Section 209a of the Code of Criminal Procedure, fraudulent bankruptcy, and constitutional aspects of criminal procedure.

Education

• PhD Candidate in Business Law at WU Vienna (since 2023)
• LL.M. in Business Law, WU Vienna (2020–2023)
• Bachelor's in Business Law, WU Vienna (2017–2020)
• Semester abroad at DePaul University College of Law, Chicago (2021–2022)

Research Interests

His work addresses fraudulent financial practices, judicial ethics, and the intersection of criminal law with economic and sports contexts. Key themes include procedural fairness, whistleblower protections, and the philosophical underpinnings of punishment. He often examines legal frameworks in light of the European Convention on Human Rights.

Awards

• Top 3 Master's graduate in Business Law (WU Vienna 2023)
• Merit Scholarships (2017/18–2019/20)
• Pro Scientia Study Foundation Fellow

Professional Activities

He has served as a legal trainee at the Supreme Court of Austria, the Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office, and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP. His teaching includes tutoring in criminal law and European law at WU Vienna. He actively participates in workshops on topics like sports manipulation and whistleblowing, contributing to policy discussions through reports for institutions such as the Austrian Blockchain Center and the Federal Ministry of the Interior.