Oral History Project
Interview: Attorney and Professor Paul Reingold (Fall 2024)
By: Civil Rights Litigation Clearinghouse
December 18, 2024
An oral history interview with attorney and law professor Paul Reingold, conducted by Michigan Law 3L Andrew Eslich on December 18, 2024. In this interview, Professor Reingold describes and reflects on his work as a legal services attorney and clinical law professor, including cases involving prisoner's rights, challenges to Michigan's Sex Offender Registry Act, and the creation of the Washtenaw Health Plan, as well as his role in developing clinical legal education at Michigan Law School and beyond.
Interview Summary
In this interview, Professor Paul Reingold describes and reflects on his work as a legal services attorney and clinical law professor, including cases involving prisoner's rights, challenges to Michigan's Sex Offender Registry Act, and the creation of the Washtenaw Health Plan, as well as his role in developing clinical legal education at Michigan Law School and beyond.
View the full interview with Professor Reingold here:
Publications/Resources
By: Civil Rights Litigation Clearinghouse
December 18, 2024
Contents: Clearinghouse Oral History Project Interview with Attorney and Professor Paul Reingold (Fall 2024)
[0:00-9:40] Introduction and Origin Story
[9:40-20:15] Law School and Clinical Education
[20:15-27:38] Civil Rights Litigation Generally and Reflections on Classic Impact Litigation
[27:38–58:18] Clinical Teaching at Michigan Law, including Early Clinic Work, Developing Clinical Legal Education Nationwide, and Lessons Learned
[58:18–1:34:02] Hardin v. Straub, Makowski v. Governor , and Comparing Litigation in State v. Federal Court
[01:34:02-01:57:41] Does v. Snyder Lawsuits Challenging Michigan’s Sex Offenders Registration Act
[01:57:41-2:10:45] Jindo v. Commissioners and the Washtenaw Health Plan
[02:10:45-2:26:29] Final Reflections and Advice for Aspiring Civil Rights Lawyers
Full Video
By: Civil Rights Litigation Clearinghouse
December 18, 2024