Christopher Lusby

North Carolina attorney and law educator committed to public service, teaching, and practical legal scholarship. Nearly two decades of work at the intersection of North Carolina government and the law: six years as a sworn detective with the City of Wilson Police Department, nine years teaching law at North Carolina Wesleyan University, and a law practice that has included civil rights and employment matters for more than 100 clients and of counsel work in constitutional litigation involving state agencies. Has taught graduate coursework in Human Resource Management and Legal Aspects and undergraduate Constitutional Law and Civil Liability, trained sworn law enforcement officers and school resource officers on legal developments, and presented continuing legal education to North Carolina attorneys.

Seeks to bring that combination of practice, teaching, and public-sector experience to the School of Government, turning complex employment law into clear, usable guidance for North Carolina’s public employers.

Adjunct Professor, Master of Science in Criminal Justice Program - North Carolina Wesleyan University - Rocky Mount, NC

(2026-08)

• Teach graduate and undergraduate law courses, including Human Resource Management and Legal Aspects, Constitutional Law, Civil Liability in Criminal Justice, Legal Environment in Business, and Legal Research and Writing.
• Have taught fully online graduate courses in the Master of Science in Criminal Justice program since its launch in Spring 2018.
• Taught employment law coverage including the Fair Labor Standards Act (wage and hour), Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, workers’ compensation, constitutional protections for public employees including free speech in the government workplace, and the North Carolina State Human Resources Act.
• Revise course content each term to reflect new case law, legislation, and current issues in employment and constitutional law.
• Chaired the University Curriculum Committee (2023–2025), reviewing and approving course and program changes across the university.
• Served on faculty search committees for Criminal Justice and Business (2021).
• Designed group projects and interactive exercises that apply legal doctrine to realistic workplace and public-sector problems.
• Served as pre-law advisor; mentored students and wrote recommendations for graduate school and employment.

Adjunct Professor, School of Business - North Carolina Wesleyan University - Rocky Mount, NC

(2026-08)

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice - North Carolina Wesleyan University - Rocky Mount, NC

(2019 - 2026-08)

Visiting Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice - North Carolina Wesleyan University - Rocky Mount, NC

(2018 - 2019)

Adjunct Professor - North Carolina Wesleyan University - Rocky Mount, NC

(2017 - 2018)

Continuing Legal Education Presenter - National Business Institute

(2023 - 2025)

Litigating Civil Cases in North Carolina from Start to Finish: How to Authenticate Social Media, Email & Text Evidence; Legal Ethics: Avoiding Key Dangers.

General Law Enforcement Instructor - Wilson Community College - Wilson, NC

(2013 - 2016)

• Trained sworn law enforcement officers in best practices across multiple disciplines of law enforcement.
• Invited lecturer, Legal Update for Law Enforcement Officers: Legal Issues for School Resource Officers in NC (2021).

Of Counsel/Partner - Battle, Winslow, Scott & Wiley, P.A. - Wilson & Nash Counties, NC

(2026-01)

Attorney/Owner - Lusby Law, P.A. - Wilson, NC

(2018-10 - 2025-12)

• Founded and managed a general practice firm serving clients in family, criminal, contract, real estate, and civil matters across eastern North Carolina.
• Employed and supervised firm staff, with direct responsibility for hiring, supervision, and employer obligations.

Attorney/Partner, Civil Rights and Employment Litigation - Lusby & Brooks, P.A. - Statewide, NC

(2021-07 - 2023-06)

• Practiced statewide in civil rights and employment law, advising and representing clients in workplace and constitutional matters.

Attorney/Partner - Lusby & Stokes Attorneys, P.A. - Wilson and Duplin Counties, NC

(2017-08 - 2018-10)

Detective/Law Enforcement Officer - City of Wilson Police Department - Wilson, NC

(2008-08 - 2014)

• Served as a sworn municipal law enforcement officer and detective, working within a North Carolina local government organization.

Board Member - Wilson County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council

(2018 - 2023)

Managing Member - Sharp Investigations, LLC - Eastern NC

State Licensed Private Investigator - Sharp Investigations, LLC - Eastern NC

(2014-02 - 2016-08)

J.D. - Campbell University School of Law (2017-05)

M.A. - Christian Marital, Family, and Individual Counseling - Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (2027)

B.A. - Criminal Justice - North Carolina Wesleyan College (2010-12)

Political Science - Radford University (2007-05)