Christopher D. Galanos

Christopher D. Galanos is a Lecturer in Law and Director of Faculty & Access Services at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law (WashU Law) since 2024. His role includes overseeing faculty services at the law library and teaching Legal Research Methodologies to first-year students, as well as advanced legal research courses to upper-level law students.

• Education
• Master of Public Administration and Leadership, The Ohio State University (2022)
• Master of Library and Information Science, University of Illinois (2019)
• J.D., University of Illinois College of Law (2008)
• B.A. in History, Southern Illinois University (2005)

His expertise spans legal research, legal writing, and law library operations. Prior to WashU, he worked at the University of Illinois College of Law (2022-2024) and the Moritz College of Law at The Ohio State University (2019-2022), where he held titles such as Access & Operations Librarian, Teaching Assistant Professor, and Reference Librarian. He also practiced civil litigation for ten years, primarily representing medical professionals in courts.

Professional Affiliations:

• American Association of Law Libraries
• Mid-American Association of Law Libraries

Licensure:

• Admitted to Illinois Bar (2008)
• Admitted to Missouri Bar (inactive status since 2009)