Nicole Lacasse is a Full Professor in the Department of Management at Laval University, specializing in Private International Law and International Trade Law. She holds a Doctorate in Private International Law from Pantheon-Sorbonne University and has obtained a Master of Advanced Studies in International Trade Law. Her extensive career includes significant involvement in research activities and academic governance, notably coordinating summer schools focused on the internationalization of higher education. Lacasse has engaged in interdisciplinary approaches to education, emphasizing the governance of educational institutions under pressure. Active in various committees, she is a senior advisor for program development at the University of Ontario, and plays a vital role in promoting international collaboration in higher education. Her contributions extend to internationalization, legal education, and complex governance challenges faced in today's academic landscape.