Alexander Reinert

Professor Alexander Reinert is a faculty member at Cardozo School of Law since 2007, holding the Max Freund Professor of Litigation & Advocacy chair. He is a prominent scholar and advocate in civil rights litigation, focusing on prisoners' rights, qualified immunity, and Supreme Court jurisprudence.

• Research Interests: Civil rights enforcement, Eighth Amendment challenges, qualified immunity doctrine, and empirical analysis of judicial procedures.
• Advocacy: Argued in Ashcroft v. Iqbal, influenced solitary confinement policy reform, and secured a $53M settlement for prison/jail conditions.

Academic Contributions: Published in top journals like Stanford Law Review and University of Pennsylvania Law Review, with recurring themes in civil rights litigation and judicial process. His work bridges constitutional theory and practical litigation reform.

• Scientific Awards: Max Freund Professor of Litigation & Advocacy.