Public Knowledge Mourns the Loss of Sherwin Siy

Sherwin Siy, former Vice President of Legal Affairs at Public Knowledge, has passed away at the age of 40. Sherwin championed the public interest throughout his career, serving as a member of the Public Knowledge staff from 2006 to 2015. His technology policy work spanned many subjects, including copyright, privacy, telecommunications, and free expression. “We are heartbroken to have lost a beloved member of the Public Knowledge family, former Vice President of Legal Affairs, Sherwin Siy," said CEO Chris Lewis in a statement on behalf of Public Knowledge. "Sherwin was a pillar of our organization for nearly 10 years and a passionate advocate for the openness of information in the digital era. His intellect and expertise in the law made him a leader and mentor inside Public Knowledge at a relatively young age, but it was his humor and wit that endeared him to his colleagues. His openness and enthusiasm as a mentor to young advocates left a lasting mark across the entire field. Our hearts go out to Sherwin’s family with the loss of their wonderful son and brother.”