Kimberly Dasse

Professor Kimberly Dasse is a full-time Assistant Professor at the University of North Dakota (UND) School of Law, contributing to the Lawyering Skills Program. She joined the institution in 2023, bringing expertise in legal writing, contract drafting, and pedagogical innovation. Her work has been instrumental in the program's recent rise to #17 nationally in U.S. News & World Report rankings.

• Research Focus: Legal writing pedagogies (particularly for international students), comparative legal systems, and the impact of AI on legal education.
• Professional Background: Over 15 years in China as a legal educator and solicitor, with family law practice experience in Hong Kong and prior litigation work in New York's Attorney General's office.
• Contributions: Pioneered team-based learning approaches in legal education, presented insights at the 2025 Rocky Mountain Legal Writing Conference, and contributed to the program's national recognition.
• Community Engagement: Actively involved in Grand Forks community initiatives and pursues watercolor art to capture natural beauty.