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Kimberly Holst is a Clinical Professor of Law at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University, where she teaches Legal Method and Writing and upper-level legal skills courses. She served as the Dean’s Fellow for Innovation (2023–2024) and holds leadership experience as Immediate Past President of the Legal Writing Institute and former Chair of key AALS sections. Her work bridges legal education, rhetoric, and media.
Research Interests: Her scholarship centers on legal writing pedagogy, narrative and rhetoric in legal discourse, and the intersection of law with media and popular culture. She explores how storytelling shapes legal advocacy, how media influences public understanding of law, and how legal education can evolve with technology and societal change.
Her recent publications reflect a strong focus on legal education innovation, AI and assessment, rhetorical timing (kairos), and the disciplinary identity of legal writing. The articles span from foundational skills like predictive writing to advanced topics such as burden-shifting in evidence and international legal developments.
Scientific Awards:
- Global Skills Award (2017)
- Rocky Mountain Legal Writing Award (2022)
She actively mentors students through Independent Study (LAW 781) and supervises Teaching Assistants (LAW 735), contributing to the development of future legal professionals. Her research is widely disseminated through ASU’s Faculty Scholarship Repository and SSRN, and she presents regularly to domestic and international audiences on pedagogical techniques.
Labs and Teams: While no formal lab is mentioned, Professor Holst is deeply involved in national academic communities, including the Legal Writing Institute and the Association of American Law Schools, where she contributes to shaping legal education policy and practice. She collaborates across disciplines, particularly at the intersection of law, communication, and media studies.
