Nancy Ray

Nancy Ray is a Teaching Instructor in the Department of Finance at the College of Business, East Carolina University, where she has been teaching since 2006. She specializes in business law and insurance law, with additional expertise in criminal law, computer law, and legal ethics.

Her research interests lie primarily in legal education and practical applications of law in business contexts. She integrates her extensive real-world legal experience into her teaching, particularly in areas such as civil and criminal law, legal ethics, and small claims procedures.

Nancy Ray has been consistently recognized for her community service, being named to ECU’s Servire Society annually since 2007. This honor reflects her deep commitment to public service and civic engagement.

She advises students informally through her teaching and mentoring roles, though there is no indication of formal graduate student supervision. While there is no mention of research grants, her professional experience as a practicing attorney and current role as a Pitt County magistrate significantly enrich her academic contributions.

Ms. Ray is actively involved in community organizations, including volunteering with Tryon Palace in New Bern and the Pitt County Guardian ad Litem program, demonstrating a strong dedication to public service and youth advocacy.