Introduction
Michelle was admitted to the California Bar in June, 1979. She is a full time mediator following a 30-year litigation
career, handling all aspects of employment, business, insurance and personal injury cases. She received an "AV" rating
and "Premier" status from Martindale-Hubbell Directory of Lawyers. Michelle is a member of ABOTA, a fellow of the College
of Labor and Employment Lawyers, and a Distinguished Fellow of the International Academy of Mediators (IAM). She is a past
President of the Orange County Bar Association (OCBA), past Chair of the California Employment Lawyers Association (CELA),
and past Chair and lawyer representative (two terms) of the Central District Delegation to the Ninth Circuit Judicial
Conference. She is a frequent author and speaker on employment, litigation and ADR issues. Michelle has also received
many honors and recognitions including "Employment Trial Lawyer of the Year," Orange County Trial Lawyers, and one of
The Daily Journal "Top 100 Most Influential Lawyers in California", "Top Female Litigators", "Top Labor and Employment
Lawyers", as well as one of "California's Top 50 Neutrals". She has been named as one of California's "Super Lawyers,"
2004-2016, and was inducted into the Western State University College of Law Hall of Fame.
Specialties
- All types of disputes related to Employment Law, including but not limited to Sexual, Racial and other forms of Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation, Wage and Hour, Wrongful Termination, ERISA, Prevailing Wage
- Class Actions
- Breach of Contract
- Housing Discrimination
- Civil Rights
- UNRUH Act
- Serious injury matters with high emotional content
- Real Estate and Business Commercial Disputes, including non-compete and unfair business practices.
- Business/Contractual
Hobbies & Interests
Ms. Reinglass enjoys running, hiking, weightlifting, skiing, theater, reading, traveling and watching movies in her spare time.
Website
http://www.reinglassadr.com
Testimonials
Ms. Reinglass was particularly helpful by calculating damages and presenting to opponent. I believe that helped close the deal.
- Attorney on an employment/discrimination/wage & hour dispute
My clients and I thought she did an absolutely terrific job. She came highly recommended and I know why.
- Attorney on an employment disability discrimination dispute
I thought Michelle did a great job on this case. The settlement in this case was fair. I thought she did a great job establishing trust and rapport with my client, which,
of course, is very important. I think the most important things in any case are knowing the relevant facts and law, and clearly and simply articulating to the parties the
strengths and weaknesses of their case; that's what I try to do in communicating with my client before a mediation, and she does that very well.
- Attorney on an employment sexual harassment dispute
Ms. Reinglass was very intuitive and effective at focusing on the key legal and factual issues. She was firm when needed and also compassionate/empathetic to my clients.
- Attorney on a civil rights/discrimination dispute
I appreciated her tireless efforts in settling this matter. I do not think we could have settled without
her help. It took about six weeks but she did not let down in her efforts at pushing this matter to its conclusion.
- Attorney on an employment hostile environment dispute
I loved Michelle's down to earth personality and her ability to present facts/scenarios that are
negative to the client in a way that is matter of fact, but not condescending, so the client does not
feel attacked. It is one of the reasons I keep coming back to work with her.
- Attorney, Los Angeles County, CA
I have nothing but the highest praise for Michelle and how she conducted the mediation. Her approach was
among the best mediation experiences I have ever had. We look forward to using her services in the future.
- Attorney, Los Angeles County, CA
Understood the legal issues completely. Helped our client understand the legal process + risks.
- Attorney on a civil rights dispute
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