Kimberly Dasse serves an Assistant Professor of Law at the University of North Dakota, where she teaches Lawyering Skills and Transactional Drafting. Her research interests include women’s rights, teaching pedagogies, international law, and global ethics. Before transitioning to academia, Kimberly gained substantial legal experience in China, with primary residencies in Shanghai and Hong Kong, and significant exposure to Beijing. During her time in Hong Kong, she passed the Overseas Lawyers Qualification Examination and was admitted to the Roll of Solicitors in 2018. Her practice there focused on matrimonial issues, especially cases involving cross-jurisdictional clients. She also served as an instructor at The Law Society of Hong Kong for nine years, both full-time and part-time, teaching various subjects including Anti-Money Laundering, Fraud Prevention, and Conflicts & Confidentiality. In addition to her Hong Kong experience, Kimberly is licensed to practice law in New York, where she served as an Assistant Attorney General, representing 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.