Laura VORPSI (CAMI)
Prof. asoc. Dr. Laura Vorpsi (Cami) is an Associate Professor of Private International Law and Intellectual Property Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Tirana, where she has served since October 2010. Her academic and research expertise focuses on Intellectual Property Law and Private International Law, with particular emphasis on cross-border disputes, European harmonization, and the interaction between domestic and international legal frameworks. Over more than fifteen years of academic engagement, she has combined rigorous scholarship with practical legal insight, contributing to research projects, publications, and conferences in Albania and abroad. At the University of Tirana, she plays a key role in teaching and supervising student research, while actively promoting the alignment of Albanian legal education with European standards. She is the author of the academic book “Intellectual Property in the European Union.”
WORK EXPERIENCE
Faculty of Law, University of Tirana
City: Tirana | Country: Albania
[ Oct 2010 – Current ] Associate Professor of Intellectual Property Law and Private International Law
General Directorate for the Prevention of Money Laundering
City: Tirana | Country: Albania [ Jul 2010 – Oct 2010 ] Specialist
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
[ 2016 – 2024 ] Associate Professor
University of Tirana, Faculty of Law
City: Tirana | Country: Albania | Field(s) of study: Law
[ 2013 – 2015 ] Doctor iuris
University of Tirana, Faculty of Law
Field(s) of study: Law
[ 2009 – 2010 ] Master “EU Business Law”
University of Tirana, Faculty of Law
Field(s) of study: Law
[ 2005 – 2009 ] Integrated Second Level Diploma DIND in Laws
University of Tirana, Faculty of Law
Field(s) of study: Law
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Mother tongue(s): Albanian
Other language(s):
English
LISTENING C2 READING C2 WRITING C2
SPOKEN PRODUCTION C2 SPOKEN INTERACTION C2
Italian
LISTENING B1 READING B1 WRITING B1
SPOKEN PRODUCTION B1 SPOKEN INTERACTION B1
French
LISTENING B2 READING B2 WRITING B2
SPOKEN PRODUCTION B2 SPOKEN INTERACTION
German
LISTENING C1 READING C1 WRITING C1
SPOKEN PRODUCTION B2 SPOKEN INTERACTION B2
Levels: A1 and A2: Basic user – B1 and B2: Independent user – C1 and C2: Proficient u
PUBLICATIONS
Navigating Cross-Border Challenges In Biobanking: Analysing Eu Legislation, ECJ Case Law, and the Role of Private International Law
Reference: Çami, Laura, Ilda Muçmataj, and Xhon Skënderi. “Navigating Cross-Border Challenges in Biobanking: Analysing Eu Legislation, ECJ Case Law, and the Role of Private International Law.” Biotechnology Law Report 42, no. 6 (December 13, 2023): 296–305.
Biotechnology and Intellectual Property Law: Theoritical and Practical Reflections on Albanian National Law and Jurisprudence in Comparison with EU Acquis and ECJ Case Law
Reference: Laura Çami, Xhon Skënderi. “Theoretical and Practical Reflections on Albanian National Law and Jurisprudence in Comparison with EU Acquis and ECJ Case Law.” Biotechnology Law Report 42, no. 3 (June 23, 2023): 140–48.
The Impact of AI on Determining the Applicable Law in Cross-Border Disputes Under Rome II Regulation
Reference: Laura Çami, Xhon Skënderi. “The Impact of AI on Determining the Applicable Law in Cross-Border Disputes under the Rome II Regulation.” Global Journal of Politics and Law Research 11, no. 3 (April 13, 2023): 1–10.
The Impact of the Rome II Regulation on Product Liability Claims: An Analyses of Case Law from European Jurisdictions
Reference: Laura Vorpsi (Çami), ‘The Impact of the Rome II Regulation on Product Liability Claims: An Analyses of Case Law from European Jurisdictions’ (2023) Global Journal of Politics and Law Research 11(4), 48–56
Laura Vorpsi (Çami) and Xhon Skënderi, ‘The EU Private International Law Framework for the Recognition and Enforcement of Judgements in Employment Matters’ (Proceedings of the SoRes Berlin – International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research in Social Sciences, Berlin, 12–13 May 2023) 93–107.
[ 2023 ]
Petitio Hereditatis: Theoritical and Jurisprudencial Reflections on Albania in Comparison with some European Jurisdictions
Reference: Laura Çami, Xhon Skënderi. “Petitio Hereditatis. Theoritical and Jurisprudencial Reflections on Albania in Comparison with Some European Jurisdictions.” Russian Law Journal 11, no. 2 (January 20, 2023): 79–88.
Laura Vorpsi (Çami), ‘Examining Private Law’s Role in Promoting Human Rights: Prospects, Obstacles and Safeguarding Challenges’ (Proceedings of the XVII International Conference on International Human Rights Law, New York, 10–11 August 2023) 304–310.
Vorpsi (Çami) L and Skënderi Xh, ‘The Implications of Technological Advancements on the Constitutional Principles of Contract Law’ (Proceedings of the XVII International Conference on Constitutional and International Law, Paris, 10–11 July 2023) 129–133.
[ 2021 ]
Vorpsi (Çami) L, ‘Theoretical Aspects Related to the Rules that Settle Conflicts of Laws in Matters of Succession under Regulation 650/2012’ (Proceedings of the 7th International Scientific Conference Ohrid School of Law – Law Reforms: Reality or Wishful Thinking, Ohrid, North Macedonia, 21–24 October 2021) 113–125.
[ 2017 ]
The Negotiorum Gestio Institute According to Albanian International Private Law and Rome II Regulation, Conflict of Law Rule
Reference: Vorpsi (Çami), L., & Skënderi, Xh. (2017). The negotiorum gestio institute according to Albanian international private law and Rome II Regulation, conflict of law rule. SEE Law Journal, 3, 61–79.
Vorpsi (Çami) L and Skënderi Xh, ‘The Europeanization of Private International Law – Conflict of Laws’ (Proceedings of the Conference Tradition of the Law and the Law in Transition: Social, Political and Normative Processes in a Comparative Perspective, Tirana, Albania, 28– 29 April 2016) 424–442.
Vorpsi (Çami) L, ‘Roli i ligjvënësit në Shqipëri’ (2014) Studime Juridike 20
Laura Vorpsi (Çami), ‘Integrimi i Ballkanit Perëndimor në Bashkimin Europian – Sfidat’ (2013) 2(3–4) Diskutime 45
Laura Vorpsi (Çami), ‘Risku sistemik në sistemin bankar shqiptar’ (2013) XIX(74) Revista Shqiptare Social Ekonomike 25
Laura Vorpsi (Çami), ‘Një vështrim historik i së drejtës shqiptare të institutit të trashëgimisë’ (2013) 2(6) Diskutime 35
Laura Vorpsi (Çami), ‘Risitë dhe zhvillimet e së drejtës ndërkombëtare private me Ligjin Nr. 10 428/2011’ (Proceedings of the International Conference E Drejta Private në 100 vite të Shtetit Shqiptar, Faculty of Law of Tirana, Prishtina and Tetova, Tirana, 2012).
Vorpsi (Çami) L, ‘Aspektet ligjore që lidhen me investimet e huaja në shtetin shqiptar’ (Proceedings of the International Conference Sfidat Ekonomike dhe Sociale, Faculty of Economics, University of Tirana, Tirana, [2012]).
Vorpsi (Çami) L, ‘Të drejtat e gruas në realitetin shqiptar’ (Proceedings of the International Conference Të Drejtat e Njeriut në Shekullin e 21-të, Beder University, Tirana, 18–19 May 2012).
Vorpsi (Çami) L, ‘Harmonizimi ndërkombëtar i së drejtës trashëgimore’ (Proceedings of the National Scientific Conference Sistemi Ligjor në Rrugën e Konsolidimit, Albanian University in cooperation with the Faculty of Law, University of Tirana, Tirana, 8 May 2012).
TRAININGS/ INTERNATIONAL SEMINARS
10.11/ 2007 Participated in the conference: “Law and Juridical System in The United States of America”- “organized in collaboration with the United States Embassy and Albanian Fulbright Alumni Association. Held in Tirana.
8.05 /2008 Participated in the presentation of European Union officials at the Ministry of Integration which was held in honor of the “Albanian European Week” day. Held in Tirana.
10.05/ 2008 Participated in the presentation organized form the High Council of Justice (Albania) in honor of the “National Day of Justice”. Held in Tirana.
7-12.03/2008 Participated (as the “claimant” in the case) in the “Fifteenth annual Willem c. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot”, pre-moot courts. A contest held between international universities (respondent/claimant) that involves international arbitration cases. Held in Belgrade, Serbia.
31.3-4.4/ 2008 Participated in the seminar “Contributing to the Modernization and Democratization of the Parliaments of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro” organized from the Albanian Parliament in collaboration with LA SAPIENZA University.
16-29/09/2008 Participated in in the advanced level contest on: “The Rule of Law and Democracy”, organized from European Public Law Organization in collaboration with Albanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
24.10-7.11/2008 Participated in the International Meeting of the European Law Students Association. (Member of the ELSA). Held in Nuremberg, Germany.
10-13.12/ 2008 Participated in the first phase of Euro-American “Helsinki Spain” project, in honor of the 60-th Anniversary of the Human Right Declaration, organized from the Spain University Network in collaboration with Human Rights Foundation of The Community Of Valencia. Held in Valencia, Spain.
26-31.3/2009 Participated (as the “respondent” in the case) int the “Fifteenth annual Willem c. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot pre-moot court. A contest held between international universities (respondent/claimant) that involved international arbitration cases. Held in Belgrade, Serbia.
31.10-2.11/2013 Participated in the International seminar on “Functioning of Media and Press Offices in the western Balkans” organized from the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Foundation, held in Cadenabbia, Italy.
18-24.05/2014 Participated in the study visit on the “Management of the Political parties in the western Balkans” organized from Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Foundation. Held in Berlin, Germany.
11 July 2014 Participated in the international training “Media and the Democratization” organized from the “German Albanian Center of Journalism” in collaboration with Konrad Adenauer Stifftung Albania. Held in Tirana.
9.10/2014 Participated in the international seminar “Albania Toward the Europe 2020” organized from Konrad Adenauer Stifftung Albania and IDM. Held in Tirana.
24.10/ 2014 Participated (as a member of the Institute “Albanian Institute for Good Governance”) in the international seminar “The good governance and the civil society- New concepts for the Albanian political area”. Held in Cadenabbia, Italy.
3.6/ 2015 Participated in the international seminar on “Political parties and media relations” organized from the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Foundation, held in Bucuresti, Romania.