Faculty Spotlight: Michael Geiselhart
Michael Geiselhart
Assistant Professor of Law
Joined Bowen Law in 2024
“In my view, law in general, and teaching and public service in particular, all revolve around one central principle, which is concern for others. It is a commitment to this principle of concern for others that drives me in my teaching, scholarship, and public service.“
Michael Geiselhart teaches Business Associations, Contracts I and II, Government Contracts, and Freedom of Information Act at the UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law. With a strong background in federal government service and administrative law, he brings both real-world experience and scholarly insight into the classroom.
He began his legal career as a Cannon Fellow in Higher Education and Health Law in the General Counsel’s Office at Washington University in St. Louis. He then clerked for the Hon. John M. Bodenhausen in the Eastern District of Missouri before serving for eight years as an Assistant District Counsel with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. There, he focused on contract formation, administration, and litigation, and represented the United States before multiple tribunals. He was also appointed as a Special Assistant United States Attorney in the Eastern District of Arkansas.
Before joining the tenure-track faculty, he served as an adjunct professor at Bowen, teaching Government Contracts and FOIA. His academic research focuses on the theory and practice of government contracting and administrative law. He is currently working on a treatise addressing the legal and structural foundations of federal procurement.
“The emphasis on excellence in teaching is one of my favorite things about Bowen,” he says. “It’s a school where that ability is valued, encouraged, and practiced.”
His commitment to public service and access to justice is evident in both his teaching and scholarship. “My research supports small businesses navigating government contracts—an area of law where legal representation is often inaccessible.”
When he’s not in the classroom or library, he enjoys weightlifting as a way to stay grounded and focused. “Fitness provides an opportunity to refresh the mind while enhancing physical health,” he adds.
He earned a J.D. from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law and holds dual undergraduate degrees in History and Journalism from the University of Georgia.