Kimberly Dasse

Biography

Professor Kimberly Dasse is an Assistant Professor of Law, where she teaches courses in Lawyering Skills, International Organizations and Institutions, and Professional Responsibility. Her dedication to enriching the educational experience extends beyond the classroom; she is actively involved in study abroad programming and has lead students on trips to Japan and Europe. She is currently proposing a trip to Malawi for May 2028.

Professor Dasse's scholarship focuses on menstrual rights. She is currently drafting an article on single use menstrual products and their impact on the environment. She has also co-lead a research team investigating female academics, the 4Ms (menstruation, maternity, motherhood, and menopause), and their institutions.

Professor Dasse took part in and lead for one year the Univeristy Council for Women+. In addition, she co-chaired the university Faculty Mental Health Group and served on the University Senate Committee. She served on several key committees within the law faculty, including the Strategic Planning & Budget, Faculty Selection, IDDEA, Faculty Selection, and Admissions committees. She represents the law school on the university Accreditation Committee. Her engagement with professional organizations includes participation in the Legal Writing Institute’s Global Lawyering Committee and Inns of Court.

Before transitioning to academia, Professor Dasse accumulated substantial legal and teaching experience in China where she lived for fifteen years. She passed the Hong Kong Overseas Lawyers Qualification Examination and was admitted to the Roll of Solicitors, focusing her practice on matrimonial law with a number of cross-jurisdictional clients. Additionally, she served as an instructor at The Law Society of Hong Kong, teaching courses such as Anti-Money Laundering, Fraud Prevention, and Conflicts & Confidentiality on the Risk Management Education program, which she lead for over five years.

In the United States, Professor Dasse was licensed to practice law in New York and held the position of Assistant Attorney General, where she represented the State in federal and state courts. Her legal career began with a clerkship for the Honorable Thomas J. Aquilino, Jr., at the United States Court of International Trade.

With a rich background in both practice and academia, Professor Dasse brings a global perspective and a wealth of experience to her students at UND.