Kimberly Gosling

Kimberly Gosling serves as Professor of Practice at the University of San Diego School of Law, teaching Professional Responsibility and Law Firm/Agency Externship courses. Her extensive career bridges high-stakes litigation practice and public service, including over a decade at Morrison & Foerster LLP and representation of California in landmark environmental and housing cases.

Education:

• JD, Harvard Law School, 2006
• BA, Stanford University, 2002

Her expertise spans complex litigation domains including product liability, consumer class actions, commercial disputes, and privacy law, with significant contributions to environmental protection (coastal preservation), affordable housing advocacy, and wildfire safety regulations through public service. She maintains a strong focus on professional ethics development and career mentoring for emerging legal professionals.

Honors and Awards:

• Thorsnes Prize for Excellence in Teaching (2025)
• Chambers USA Women in Law Future Leader Award Finalist (2015)
• Legal 500 U.S. Commendation in Product Liability Defense (2014-2015)
• Super Lawyers Rising Star & Top Rated Attorney in Business Litigation (2015-2017)
• Nine-time Wiley W. Manuel Pro Bono Award recipient (2007, 2009-2016)

Professor Gosling demonstrates exceptional commitment to mentoring law students and junior attorneys, with particular emphasis on advancing women in legal careers. Her guidance extends from Harvard Law School teaching assistant roles to USD's Experiential Advocacy Practicum, consistently integrating pro bono excellence recognized by the State Bar of California. She actively shapes legal education through experiential externship programs and student career navigation support.