Anna D. Knudson, Associate, graduated from the University of Washington School of Law in 2006. Before attending law school, Ms. Knudson worked for U.S. Senator Patty Murray for five and a half years. Most recently, she worked in Washington , D.C. as a Legislative Assistant for environmental issues, which included serving as Senator Murray’s lead staff person for asbestos issues. This role included helping Senator Murray to draft the Ban Asbestos in America Act, which would ban the manufacture, importation, processing and distribution of asbestos containing products in the United States. The legislation also requires a public education campaign to increase awareness of the dangers of asbestos products. In addition, the bill authorizes increased funding for asbestos disease research and treatments, including for mesothelioma. More information about Senator Murray’s continuing efforts to ban asbestos and raise awareness about the dangers of this deadly substance can be found by visiting http://murray.senate.gov/asbestos.

Ms. Knudson’s work on asbestos for Senator Murray required her to develop a thorough understanding of asbestos related issues, including of the diseases that asbestos exposure causes. As a Congressional staffer, she worked closely with asbestos victims groups, including those representing people with mesothelioma and their families.

Originally from Olympia, Washington, Anna Knudson graduated with honors from Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut. She also earned a Masters Degree in Public Policy, with an emphasis in Environmental Policy, from the University of Maryland in 2003. Prior to working for Senator Murray, she worked on air quality issues for the Maryland Department of the Environment in Baltimore, Maryland. Her hobbies include music, reading and yoga.

Ms. Knudson is licensed to practice law in Washington State.