Bernie L. Segal

A distinguished trial lawyer who was nationally renowned as a master teacher in trial advocacy programs for lawyers, Professor Segal directed the Law School's mock trial competition programs and has taught at the National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA) programs, Tel Aviv University, and at Holborn College of Law in London. Professor Segal served as counsel for Dr. Jeffrey MacDonald in the famous Green Beret murder case that was the subject of the book and movie "Fatal Vision."

"Bernie," as he was known to his friends, students, and colleagues, passed away in July 2011 at the age of 81, having served Golden Gate University School of Law and the Litigation Center for nearly forty years.

Bernard L. Segal 

Lovely Bernie (He was there for me 100%) From a outside phone booth, I would call his office. Twenty minutes later he would be standing at a set of outdoor phones. I called the number related to these phones.

He always answered. "We talked about important issues related to Gary Vance"

1988 to 1995 San Francisco, California we had countless dinners at Kuletos Italian Restaurant. A plate of pasta followed by a glass of red wine. (many discussions)

1990 Lisbon, Portugal. We both met at a hotel, lounged around the pool while I went through many government documents

1995 Madrid, Spain

I took a train from Malaga to Madrid. We had dinner inside the Palace Hotel. I was under a lot of pressure. Bernie reasured me he would represent me. There was a indictment out: The United States vs Julie Roberts, Dallas Nelson, Dougles Nelson and Robert Berger.