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EUCLID Faculty Profiles

Pr. David Lusk

Lecturer in International Law

Professor David Lusk serves as a Lecturer in International Law at EUCLID (Euclid University), where his academic focus lies in the legal and administrative frameworks governing international organizations. He holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Hawai'i and a Master of Science in Accounting from Strayer University, providing him with a distinctive interdisciplinary foundation that bridges legal jurisprudence and financial accountability. Professionally, Professor Lusk is a federally certified Major in the Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps and practices in military courts-martial. His scholarly contributions, as reflected in his EUCLID faculty profile, are situated within the domain of international law, emphasizing the practical and structural dimensions of global governance. Professor Lusk's legal training, combined with his accounting expertise, informs his approach to understanding compliance, treaty obligations, and the financial mechanisms underpinning multilateral institutions.

📅 Last updated: May 22, 2026

Research & Interests + Publications:

Beyond his academic research, Professor David Lusk has extensive non-academic professional experience rooted in both law and public service. He is a licensed attorney in good standing in the state of Hawaii, where he also served in the National Guard. Currently, he serves as a Senior Defense Counsel for the California National Guard, a reserve component of the United States Army. Prior to this role, he was deployed to Iraq in service of the United States Army. Additionally, Professor Lusk works in a civilian legal capacity for the United States Navy in San Diego, California. His teaching responsibilities at EUCLID center on courses related to international law and institutional administration, where he instructs students on the operational realities of international organizations based on his diverse legal and military experience.

Faculty Relationships at EUCLID:

At EUCLID, faculty interactions are intentionally personal, responsive, and relationship-centered. Students connect with professors primarily through direct email and scheduled Zoom sessions, creating regular opportunities for substantive dialogue rather than one-way communication.

Professors respond promptly to emails with detailed, constructive feedback and are readily available for one-on-one Zoom meetings to discuss coursework, research direction, thesis development, or career goals. These interactions are not limited to academic questions; they often evolve into ongoing mentorship relationships where faculty serve as professional and academic role models. Students benefit from professors’ real-world experience in global affairs, sustainable development, diplomacy, and related fields, gaining practical insights that complement the formal curriculum.

The emphasis is on genuine relationship building. Many students develop lasting professional connections with their professors, who actively support their academic progress and post-graduation objectives. This accessible, human-centered faculty model is a defining feature of the EUCLID experience, designed to foster intellectual growth, professional maturity, and meaningful scholarly collaboration.