معرفی
Alexander A. Reinert is the Max Freund Professor of Litigation and Advocacy at Yeshiva University's Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, where he joined the faculty in 2007. He directs the Center for Rights and Justice, coordinating Cardozo's public service initiatives and civil rights advocacy. Previously, he practiced civil rights law at Koob & Magoolaghan for six years, focusing on prison conditions, disability rights, and employment discrimination.
Education:
- J.D., magna cum laude, New York University School of Law (1999)
- A.B., Brown University (1994)
Research Focus: Professor Reinert specializes in Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Federal Courts, and the Law of Prisons and Jails. His scholarship critically examines systemic barriers to justice, including qualified immunity doctrines, pleading standards, and civil rights enforcement mechanisms. His empirical and doctrinal analyses often inform legislative and judicial reforms.
Scholarly Trends: Recent articles (2010-2023) demonstrate a sustained focus on civil rights litigation barriers, with recurring themes of qualified immunity reform, pleading standards, and accountability for government misconduct. Later works increasingly incorporate empirical methodologies to assess legal doctrine impacts.
Honors and Recognition:
- Elected Member, American Law Institute (2023)
- Adviser, ALI's Restatement of Law: Constitutional Torts Project
- Endowed Max Freund Professorship (2019)
Litigation Impact: Professor Reinert has litigated landmark cases including Ashcroft v. Iqbal before the U.S. Supreme Court, class actions challenging solitary confinement in New York, and compensation claims for separated immigrant families. He regularly trains legal professionals on civil rights procedures and has testified before Congress on qualified immunity.
