About
Michael Weisel is a Lecturer in the Department of History at NC State University, where he teaches a two-semester constitutional law course analyzing legal precedents within historical contexts. He holds a former Ph.D. candidacy in Business History from Duke University, focusing on 19th-century steel industry and U.S. Navy networks. Prior to academia, he spent 20 years as a portfolio manager and institutional pension fund advisor at Wells Fargo and Kemper Financial, managing over $1.25 billion in assets. Currently, he serves as managing partner of the Capital Law Group, specializing in nonprofit law, campaign finance law, corporate finance, and government affairs. He is Vice Chair of the North Carolina Railroad Company, the state's oldest private business corporation (chartered in 1849).
- Education:
- Former Ph.D. Candidate in Business History, Duke University
His research interests bridge legal history, business networks, and technological innovation. Students praise his engaging teaching style, particularly for his constitutional law courses combining historical analysis with modern Supreme Court rulings. He actively participates in civic leadership roles, including board memberships and political engagement at national and state levels.
Despite no listed scientific awards, his professional contributions span law, finance, and academia. He advises students through rigorous coursework and fosters interdisciplinary discussions in his classes, often attracting upper-level history majors and graduate students.
