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Michelle A. Reinglass
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Biography
Full time Mediator and Arbitrator since January 2010, having started neutral work in approximately 2001/2002. Previous litigation practice included all forms of employment law including sexual harassment, discrimination (race, age, disability, ethnicity, cultural, gender, sex, sexual orientation, etc.), retaliation, termination, wage & hour, and other employment related claims. Handled single plaintiff, multi-party and class action matters. Serves as neutral mediator and arbitrator in employment, personal injury and commercial matters. For more biographical information see website
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Mediation
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24 years
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Licensed in California for 46 years
State: California
Acquired: 1979
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Michelle A. Reinglass
120 Vantis Drive, Suite 300, Aliso Viejo, CA, 92656
Judicate West
1851 E. First St., Ste. 1600, Santa Ana, CA, 92705-4058
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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Mediation
Posted by Rose | June 17, 2015 | Mediation
Mediator of Choice
Anyone who has mediated with Michelle knows her sincere desire to resolve disputes among the parties. Michelle is experienced as a trial attorney which adds value to the experience. Michelle comes from a place of educated understanding. She always strives to resolve the most complex, emotionally c...
Posted by Gary | June 16, 2015 | Mediation
Michelle Reinglass as a mediator
I have had the opportunity to use Ms. Reinglass on a number of occasions with respect to mediating Plaintiff's employment law cases. All of the cases were wither six-figure or seven-figure type cases. Her knowledge of employment law is unparalleled. Although Ms. Reinglass had previously represente...
Posted by Joseph | June 15, 2015 | Mediation
One of top mediators in California
I have used ms Reinglass as a mediator many times. She is an expert in employment law and I feel she is a unbiased neutral who will fairly evaluate my case. She is also a compassionate person who always gains the trust of my client. I have used her in complex matters and always found her to be fair a...
Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2015 | Mediation
I have never experienced such an unproductive mediation
We hired Ms. Reinglass to mediate an employment dispute. While she was upbeat and cheerful, she did not handle the mediation well. My client and I, after nearly six hours of "mediation," left because the other side had not made any settlement offers at all, and Ms. Reinglass had no satisfactory expla...
Michelle A. Reinglass's Lawyer Endorsements
"I strongly endorse Michelle. She is smart, hard working and a great person."
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"Ms. Reinglass is one of the most exemplary and extraordinary attorneys that I have encountered in 24 years of practice. Despite being a judge, magistrate, prosecutor, and private attorney for nearly two and a half decades, I continue to learn valuable information from her posts every day. I would highly recommend."
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"Michelle is an extremely experienced and profoundly competent litigator in the specialty area of employment litigation, possible the best that I have had as an opponent in my 45+ years of practice - but also a charming lady who makes friends with the Judge, the jury and opposing counsel. The bar lost an excellent advocate when she became a full-time mediator. I would have preferred to see her go on the bench, where she would be an ourstanding addition to our local judiciary, but she may do both the court system and the clients on both sides of a case more good as a mediator. She is simply an outstanding lawyer and I have every expectation that she likewise will use those same skills in just as effective a manner as a mediator."
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"Michelle is a phenomenal lawyer, mediator and person. She unselfishly helps everyone around her to be successful, and she has helped me immensely in my practice as a sounding board and with legal advice and encouragement on my toughest cases. Michelle is a jewel to the employment law community!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Michelle is, simply stated, one of the very best! She has a vast store of knowledge and experience in employment law matters, practical knowledge from having tried many cases, and the credibility and people skills that can make the difference in getting a matter resolved at mediation."
"I endorse this lawyer as a top rated mediator. She has great skills and has been able to relate well to my clients which has helped my clients come to terms with the settlement process and has helped bring closure for them on difficult cases"
"I endorse this lawyer. Michelle is uniquely talented at getting all parties involved to come together in resolution. I have never known a mediator who is more dedicated, works longer hours, or is more knowledgeable about the value of a case. She is also very compassionate and enthusiastic, an all-around wonderful person."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Her intelligence and compassion combined with her extensive experience make her one of the most effective attorneys/mediators i have ever worked with."
"I unequivocally endorse this lawyer. Ms. Reinglass's unmatched expertise in the area of employment litigation and her battle-tested experience in the courtroom makes her an outstanding choice for alternative dispute resolution."
"Michelle is an extremely knowledgeable and effective mediator. She has ability to resolve the most difficult cases, including multi-party litigation, class actions and single-plaintiff actions. Her relentless persistence, focus, and high analytical ability are of great assistance in mediation. I highly recommend her."
"I worked for Michelle Reinglass when I first came out of law school and have had the pleasure of remaining her friend for many years. Michelle is one in a million. She is bright, charming, dedicated, effective and totally forthright. I would not hesitate referring anyone who has an employment / labor issue to her office as they would get the best legal assistance available anywhere. She is an exceptional lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Super Lawyers, Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine
2014
Super Lawyers, Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine
2013
Top 50 Mediators, The Daily Journal
2013
Distinguished Fellow, International Academy of Mediators
2013
Super Lawyers, Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine
2012
Super Lawyers (incl top 50 Women, top 50 OC, Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine
2012
AVPreeminent Status in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Martindale Hubbell
2012
Top 50 Mediators, Daily Journal
2011
Super Lawyers-top 50 O.C.,top 50 Women, Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine
2010
Top Labor and Employment Lawyers, Daily Journal (California)
2010
Super Lawyer-top 100 So Cal, top 50 OC, top 50 women, Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine
2009
Super Lawyer-top 100 So Cal, top 50 OC, top 50 Women, Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine
2009
Top Women Litigators, Los Angeles Daily Journal
2009
Top 25 Labor & Employment Lawyers in California, Daily Journal (California)
2008
Super Lawyer-top 100 So Cal, top 50 OC, top 50 Women, Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine
2007
Super Lawyer-top 100 So Cal, top 50 OC, top 50 Women, Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine
2006
Super Lawyer-top 50 OC, top 50 Women, Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine
2006
Inducted as Fellow, College of Labor & Employment Lawyers
2005
Top Female Litigators, LA Daily Journal
2005
Super Lawyers-top 50 OC, top 50 Women, Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine
2005
Women of Achievement Award, American Association of University Women
2004
Super Lawyer-top 50 OC, top 50 Women, Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine
2004
Employment Trial Lawyer of the Year, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
2004
Top Female Litigators, LA Daily Journal
2003
Top Female Litigators, LA Daily Journal
2002
Top Female Litigators, LA Daily Journal
2001
Best Lawyers in America,
2001
Top 100 Most Influential Lawyers in California, LA Daily Journal
1997
ADL Jurisprudence Award, Anti Defamation League
1996
Lawyer of the Year, Orange County Women Lawyers Association
1994
Top 10 Women In Orange County Who Make A Difference , Orange County Metropolitan Magazine
1993
Inducted into Hall of Fame, Western State University College of Law
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AV Rating, Martindale Hubbell
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Listed in the Prestigious Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martinale Hubbell
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Owner, ADR Office of Michelle A. Reinglass
2002 - Present
Mediator, Arbitrator, Judicate West
1983 - 1984
Partner, Stone & Rohatiner
1979 - 2010
Owner, Law Office of Michelle A. Reinglass
Associations
2006 - Present
College of Labor & Employment LawyersFellow
2004 - Present
Southern California Mediation AssociationMember
1979 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
1979 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
Member
ABOTA
Member
2005 - 2007
California Employment Lawyers AssociationChairperson
2004 - 2006
Association of Business Trial LawyersBoard member
1999 - 2009
California Employment Lawyers AssociationBoard Member
1993 - 1994
Orange County Bar AssociationPresident
1992 - 1993
Orange County Bar AssociationPresident-Elect
1991 - 1992
Orange County Bar AssociationTreasurer
1990 - 1991
Orange County Bar AssociationSecretary
1989 - 1990
Orange County Bar Association Business Litigation SectionChairman
1987 - 1989
Orange County Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
1984 - 1989
Orange County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
(Case name confidential)
Plaintiffs prevailed at trial, and were awarded pension benefits back to the start of their employment with the first company. US District Court published decision which was withdrawn pursuant to a confidential settlement.
Haluck & Litton v Ricoh Electronics 4th DCA G035681(151 Cal.App.4th 994, 60 Cal.Rptr.3d 542 )
Court of Appeals reversed and remanded for new trial, based on judicial misconduct
Pomona College v Sup Ct (Corin RPI)(1996)45 CA.4th 1716, 53 CR 2d 662
Pomona's writ was granted by the Court of Appeal, holding that mandamus was Dr. Corin's exclusive remedy.
Nelson et al v Carlson City Clerk, City Dana Point Nelson v. Carlson, 17 CA. 4th 732; 21 CR. 2d 485 (1993)
Ct. of Appeals reversed holding that the several 100-page plan, which was present at table where signatures were gathered, was still required to be attached to petition.
Education
1978
Western State College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
Western State University, Fullerton
BS - Bachelor of Science
N/A
University of California - Irvine
Speaking Engagements
2012
Labor & Employment Section & ADR Section (Joint Meeting)
Video Vignettes Illustrating Practical Issues in Mediation With Commentary and Analysis by Prominent OC Mediators
2012
EMPLOYMENT LAW PRACTITIONER’S TOOLKIT
ELIMINATION OF BIAS: Interviews and Investigations from Hell!
2011
Webinar
How to Handle Being Bitten by Bias in the Trenches
2011
Orange County Bar Association ADR Section
Successfully Mediating the Early or Pre-litigation Case
2011
OCBA Labor & Employment Conference
Resolving the Employment Case at Mediation
2011
OC Labor Employment Relations Conference
Social media in the workplace
2011
Labor & Employment Seminar
Sex Lies & Facebook (Social Media)
2011
ABOTA Masters Series
Masters In Opening Statements & Closing Arguments
2010
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles Las Vegas Conference
Workplace Privacy including Social Media
2010
American Association of University Women-Tustin chapter
Women -where we have been, where we are going
2010
AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund Annual Luncheon
Discrimination in the workplace
2009
Webinar
Mediation Strategies
2009
State Bar Labor & Employment Conference
EPLI
2009
SCMA Annual Labor and Employment Conf
Ethics in Mediations
2009
NELA Annual Conference
Dirty Tricks in Litigation
2009
National Association of College and University Attorneys MidYear Conference
The Anatomy of a Successful Mediation
2009
LACBA Labor & Employment Symposium
Federal Court Practice-Top 20 Tips
2009
Labor & Employment Section
Why Cases Settle
2009
AAA/ICR International Conference
Arbitrating FLSA Collective Actions
2008
Solo and Small Firm Practice
Solo and Small Practice Tips
2008
SCMA Annual Labor & Employment Conference
Cross Cultural Mediations
2008
OCBA International Conference-Prague
Legal Ethics
2008
League of Women Voters Forum
Independence of the Judiciary
2008
CAOC Inaugural So. Cal. Women's Caucus
Elimination of Bias, Anatomy of a trial gone bad
2008
CAOC Annual Conference
Gender Bias
2007
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles Annual Las Vegas Conference
Navigating Arbitrations
Publications
2011
Los Angeles Daily Journal
A Lesson About Settlements 6/9/11
2010
CAALA Advocate
Mediating Your Employment Case-Sooner or Later? (co-authored w/Andrew Albert)
2010
American Bar Association publication
Litigating The Workplace Harassment Case-Chapter 4
2008
Los Angeles County Bar Assn, Sr. Lawyer Guide
Mandatory Retirement: Greener Pastures?
2008
CAOC Forum
Presenting Your Client at Trial in an Employment Case
2007
CAALA Advocate
Navigating Arbitration in Employment Cases
2007
Matthew Bender, Labor & Employment Bulletin
Employers' Duty to Take All Reasonable Steps To Prevent Harassment, Including Proper Conducting of Workplace Investigations
2007
CAALA
Mediation Confidentiality
2006
Los Angeles Daily Journal
‘Patten’ Warns Employers About Reach of Whistle-Blower Retaliation
2006
Los Angeles Daily Journal
Perceived Disabilities, Gelfo Analysis
2006
Matthew Bender, Labor & Employment Bulletin
DISABILITIES: A YEAR IN REVIEW
2006
Association of Business Trial Lawyers Report
Removal & Remand: Real or Sham Defendants?
2005
Los Angeles Daily Journal
HOW ACCOMMODATING DOES AN EMPLOYER HAVE TO BE?
2004
Los Angeles Daily Journal
Ministerial Exception eliminates liability for certain Church Actions
2004
Los Angeles Daily Journal
Employment Law Year in Review
2004
Matthew Bender, Labor & Employment Bulletin
CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT RESOLVES DEBATE OVER
2003
Los Angeles Daily Journal
VerdictReview: How Well do Employment Lawyers Evaluate Cases?
2003
Orange County Women Lawyers Assn.
TOP 10 TIPS FOR SURVIVAL IN THE LITIGATION JUNGLE
2003
Los Angeles Daily Journal
RESPONDEAT SUPERIOR SAVED THE DAY FOR DEFAMATION CLAIM (Rivera v. National Railroad Passenger Corporation)
2002
CAALA Advocate
Depositions and Discovery Quicksand
2001
OCBA Labor and Employment Section
Arbitration after Circuit City and Armendariz
2001
CAALA
To Arbitrate or Litigate
2001
CAOC
Arbitrations
1999
CAOC
Attorneys Fees
N/A
Co-Author: Rutter Group, California Practice Guide, Employment Litigation
Chapter on Sexual Harassment(Co-author)
N/A
N/A
Sexual Harassment - The Evolution & The Revolution
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers