University of Baltimore School of Law
David Matchen is the Assistant Director for Access Services, and teaches the Legal Research Workshop for 2Ls and 3Ls. Prof. Matchen joined the Law Library in 2008 after practicing law in Chicago for ten years, eventually concentrating in the fields of admiralty and transportation. Prof. Matchen is a frequent writer, and his 2015 article, Faced with Crisis: The Importance of Establishing a Comprehensive Crisis Management Plan, co-authored with Jason Hawkins, won the AALL Spectrum Article of the Year Award for 2016. He also serves as the liaison for several sections of the 1L ILS and ITA courses, and conducts the library tours during Orientation.