Dan Siegel, a distinguished civil rights lawyer, passed away on July 2 at 79. His upbringing in a Long Island Jewish family and commitment to civil rights shaped his career. After graduating from Hamilton College, he moved to Berkeley for law school, inspired by experiences in Mississippi with CORE. He met fellow activist Anne Weills, with whom he fought against the Vietnam War and for civil rights. As president of UC Berkeley's student body, he was involved in a pivotal protest at People's Park that culminated in violence, impacting his career significantly.
Dan Siegel, a notable civil rights lawyer, dedicated over five decades to fighting for workers' rights, union protections, and human rights, passing away at age 79.
His arrest while working with the Congress on Racial Equality to register voters in Mississippi inspired him to become an attorney, later co-founding significant social movements.
In 1969, as UC Berkeley's student body president, Dan faced direct conflicts with Governor Reagan amid protests over the enclosure of the People's Park, a pivotal moment in activism.
Siegel, along with his wife Anne, played key roles in opposition to the Vietnam War and support for civil rights, demonstrating profound commitment to activism and justice.
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