Michelle has been a full-time neutral since 2010 after retiring as a trial lawyer for thirty years specializing in employment, civil rights, and business litigation. As a well-known successful statewide attorney, she was passionate about trying cases and earned a reputation for respectful advocacy among her colleagues and opposing counsel. The decades of achievements and awards by many bar groups and publications are a testament to her professionalism, dedication, and standing in the community.
Her journey towards serving as a mediator and arbitrator neutral started in 2001, as lawyers sought her out to mediate their cases in addition to serving on court panels. Since then, Michelle has resolved thousands of cases with a strong emphasis on every type of employment dispute, PAGA, class action, and labor code violation in addition to business, injury, and a myriad of cases involving high emotions. Lawyers have frequently commented on her thorough pre-mediation preparation, calm and, demeanor, and easygoing approach while also addressing tough issues and personalities in a non-confrontational manner. She is also known for not giving up and going the extra distance whether it’s the day of the mediation or following up for months to achieve a resolution.
Below is a sampling of the various matters Michelle A. Reinglass, Esq. handled as a practicing attorney or neutral.
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Ms. Reinglass enjoys running, hiking, weightlifting, skiing, theater, reading, traveling and watching movies in her spare time.
"I appreciate all her help in getting our matter resolved. I truly believe that both parties are better off. We really appreciated her diligence, flexibility and patience with us! She had a tough job and we have nothing but good things to say about her performance as our mediator."
- Attorney on a Personal Injury Assault & Battery Matter
"Our experience with her as the mediator was superb and my client was very satisfied with this mediation and the result therefrom. We felt very positive about your guidance into the settlement of our case."
- Attorney on an Employment Sexual Harassment Dispute
"I really appreciate [her] ability to come across as nonconfrontational when calling out the parties on tough issues."
- Attorney on an Employment Sexual Harassment Matter
"I think you did a very good job with the mediation. This was a difficult case with challenging facts and a "very" disagreeable opposing counsel. You were able to connect with my client on a personal level which I know he appreciated. My client and I were thankful that the case was resolved."
- Attorney on an Employment/Discrimination Dispute
"Thank you so much for all your work on this case. It was so very appreciated. I felt you did a wonderful job managing the sensitivity of the allegations and the facts of the case."
- Attorney on an Employment Sexual Harassment Dispute
"My experience was extremely positive. More than anything, I appreciated your willingness to follow-up with what was probably over a dozen calls after the mediation among the parties to work through the relatively complicated workers' compensation issues that were holding up settlement. You were even willing to talk to workers' compensation attorneys that did not participate in the mediation. "
- Attorney on an Employment/Personal Injury Matter
"I wanted to express my gratitude to Michelle. Her persistence and patience was extraordinary,
particularly in the face of difficult personalities. I will be glad to keep her in mind for future cases."
- Attorney, Orange County, CA
"Your persistence and patience was extraordinary, particularly in the face of some difficult personalities (me included). I've already sung your praises in that regard to some of my colleagues here, and I will be glad to keep you in mind for future cases. Thanks again!"
- Attorney on an Employment Wrongful Termination Dispute
601 S. Figueroa
Ste 3400
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone: 213.223.1113
Fax : 213.223.1114
980 9th Street
Suite 2200
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916.394.8490
Fax : 916.394.8495
402 W. Broadway
Ste 2400
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: 619.814.1966
Fax : 619.814.1967
1851 East First Street
Ste 1600
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: 714.834.1340
Fax : 714.834.1344
1925 Century Park East
Suite 1700
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: 800.488.8805
Fax :
2023.6.1.2rt