Shirley Aunert-Micus

Prof. Dr. Shirley Aunert-Micus is a retired professor at the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, specializing in Commercial Private Law, Corporate Law, and Internet Law. She holds a Dr. jur. from the Westfälische-Wilhelms-Universität Münster and has extensive experience as a practicing attorney before transitioning to academia in 1995. Her research focuses on Insurance Law, Competition Law, and Civil Procedure Law.

Education & Career:

• 1976–1982: Law studies at Westfälische-Wilhelms-Universität Münster
• 1982–1983: Research assistant at the Institute for International Private and Commercial Law
• 1985–1990: Practicing attorney in Hamm and Dortmund
• 1990–1995: Partner in law firms in Münster and Hamm
• 1995–present: Professor of Commercial Law at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences

Research Interests: Her work emphasizes the intersection of law and digital trends, including Internet Law, Insurance Contract Regulations, and Competition Law. She has authored influential textbooks on Commercial Private Law and contributed to case analyses in high-profile legal disputes.

Publications: Her recent works include analyses of liability in media-related accidents and consumer rights in e-commerce, reflecting her engagement with modern legal challenges.

Roles & Affiliations:

• Spokesperson for the 'Wirtschaftsrecht' academic profile
• Member of the Faculty Council
• Advisor for the Bachelor’s program in Wirtschaftsrecht