The dangerous Second Avenue corridor in downtown Seattle claimed another cyclist last Friday. Sher Kung, 31, an attorney with the Perkins Coie law firm, was struck by a truck and killed while riding her bike to work on Friday morning. (The Daily Troll was, at the time, on vacation.) Seattle police say the truck was making a left turn onto University from Second Ave. when it hit Kung.As an associate with Perkins Coie, Kung specialized in intellectual property cases, but she is best known and admired for her pro bono work, representing a young immigrant, a victim of domestic violence and a same-sex couple seeking federal healthcare benefits, among others. In 2010, she was part of the ACLU trial team that successfully challenged the U.S. military’s Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy. In a tribute on its website, Perkins Coie called Kung “an exceptional lawyer whose commitment to pro bono service and the community were truly remarkable and will leave a lasting impression.” — M.B.
Young attorney killed in downtown bike accident
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Berit Anderson was Managing Editor at Crosscut, following tech, culture, media and politics. She founded Crosscut's Community Idea Lab. Previously community manager of the Tribune Company’
Berit Anderson was Managing Editor at Crosscut, following tech, culture, media and politics. She founded Crosscut's Community Idea Lab. Previously community manager of the Tribune Company’