Michele Simmons Allgood

Michele Simmons Allgood is a highly respected attorney with decades of experience in municipal and public finance. She counsels clients across Arkansas, including state agencies, municipalities, counties, facility boards, and commissions, on capital improvement and economic development matters. Her work covers roles such as bond counsel, issuer’s counsel, underwriter’s counsel, trustee’s counsel, purchaser’s counsel, and borrower’s counsel.

Michele earned her B.A., summa cum laude, from Hendrix College in 1992 before completing her J.D. at Vanderbilt Law School in 1995. This strong academic foundation supports her ability to address complex legal matters in both public and private municipal finance, as well as general corporate law, business transactions, and government relations.

Michele’s experience includes serving as bond counsel for the Arkansas Development Finance Authority’s Economic Development Bond Guaranty Program and acting as general counsel to the Pulaski County Public Facilities Board. She has drafted legislation enabling electric utilities to securitize storm restoration costs, merge agencies, and expand financing options. Her guidance extends to tax-exempt and taxable transactions, PILOT programs, and tax abatement agreements.

Michele’s leadership is reflected in her long-standing involvement with professional organizations such as the Arkansas Bar Association, Pulaski County Bar Association, and National Association of Bond Lawyers. She has served in various leadership positions, including chairing business practice initiatives and contributing to statewide legislative projects. Her board service spans community-focused organizations, credit unions, and housing nonprofits.

Recognition for Michele’s work includes consistent rankings among top attorneys in public finance and project finance law, alongside honors for corporate and commercial municipal bonds. These distinctions reflect her ability to navigate complex financing structures while maintaining compliance with federal and state securities laws.

Michele Simmons Allgood continues to provide strategic legal advice that helps clients achieve project goals, stimulate economic development, and strengthen communities. Her extensive knowledge, legislative contributions, and client-focused approach have made her a trusted resource for public finance matters and a respected leader within the Arkansas legal community.

Law Office Affiliations

• Member, Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C.
• Member, Arkansas Bar Association
• Fellow, Board of Directors, Arkansas Bar Foundation
• Member, Pulaski County Bar Association
• Member, Craighead County Bar Association
• Member, National Association of Bond Lawyers
• Former Chair, Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board
• Board of Directors, Dillard’s Federal Credit Union
• Board of Directors, Christopher Homes of Arkansas, Inc.
• Board of Directors, Kiwanis Activities, Inc.
• President, Kiwanis Club of Downtown Little Rock
• Former Board Member, Pulaski County Bar Foundation

Licensed State

• Arkansas

Education

• Vanderbilt Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Hendrix College
  BA with Summa Cum Laude

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