The Cheapest Cost Avoider Is Dead – Long Live the Best Algorithmic Risk Governor
The Cheapest Cost Avoider Is Dead – Long Live the Best Algorithmic Risk Governor Boaz Segal, The Cheapest Cost Avoider Is Dead – Long Live the Best Algorithmic Risk Governor, N.E. J. LEGAL STUD. 42 (2026)
Berkeley, or What Remains of a Sabbatical
My sabbatical at Berkeley Law is about to come to an end. It is difficult to summarize such months in just a few lines. They included research and writing, conferences and lectures, professional meetings, long conversations in hallways, libraries, cafés, and among campus buildings too beautiful to remain merely a backdrop. But in the end, […]
Podcast Interview about The State vs. Ms. Love
I am pleased to share a podcast interview in which I discussed my novel, The State vs. Ms. Love. During the conversation, I spoke about the central idea behind the book: what happens when the world of law, rationality, and the human desire for order encounters one of the most unpredictable, complex, and powerful forces […]
Deterring Terror through Civil Law: A Framework for Strategic Tort Litigation
Deterring Terror through Civil Law: A Framework for Strategic Tort Litigation Boaz Segal, Deterring Terror through Civil Law: A Framework for Strategic Tort Litigation, in CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS, SECURITY AND DEMOCRATIC RESILIENCE 239 (Edizioni Scientifiche Italiane, 2026).
A Letter from Afar
Today, a letter was waiting for me in my mailbox in Berkeley. Not an email.Not a WhatsApp message.Not a little heart emoji sent quickly between school, meetings, and Zoom calls. A real letter.Handwritten.From my Yael. It had traveled all the way from Israel to California — across continents, airports, sorting centers, and distance — until […]
Academia as a Space for Community and Human Connection
I was very glad to meet with representatives of the Jewish student community at Berkeley Law — JSABL (Jewish Student Association of Berkeley Law). In these particularly complex times, engaging with an active, thoughtful, and deeply involved Jewish student community carries special meaning. Our conversation touched on student life on campus, community initiatives, current challenges, […]
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The U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission’s Visit to the Sapir School of Law
On December 18, 2025, we had the honor of hosting the U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission to Israel, Mr. David Brownstein, at the Sapir School of Law. We held an open discussion with our students regarding resilience, community cohesion, and navigating the challenges following the events of October 7th. We are deeply grateful for the […]
Tort Law as a Remedy for Terrorism
Tort Law as a Remedy for Terrorism Boaz Segal, Tort Law as a Remedy for Terrorism, 1073 Touro Law Review 40 (2025).
Fascinating and Thought-Provoking Days at Lake Como: Summer School on Constitutional Crises
Between lectures and discussions on constitutional crises, I had the opportunity to present my research, “Tort Law as a Remedy for Terrorism” – on tort law as a non-violent legal tool for confronting global threats and terrorism. The scenery of the lake and the exchange of ideas with colleagues from around the world made the […]
