Chris has been actively involved in pro bono litigation on behalf of consumers and tenants for many years. In 2008, the North Carolina Bar Association presented Chris with the William L. Thorp Pro Bono Service Award, its highest pro bono honor for members of the private bar. Chris also serves on the board of directors of The Justice Theater Project, an advocacy, activist theater company based in Raleigh. Chris received his B.A. from Wabash College, his M.Div. from Duke University, and his J.D. from the University of North Carolina. He joined the Justice Center board in 2008.