Sukrity “Sukie” Dhungel grew up in Omaha, Nebraska and Cary, North Carolina, as she navigated being the oldest child of first generation Nepalese-Americans. When she didn’t have her nose in a book, she was doing ballet, tap, jazz, and cultural dancing.
Being the granddaughter of a well-respected attorney and judge from Nepal, Sukie always had a passion for truth, fairness, and evidence. She refused to accept “this is how it’s always been,” and always asked “but why must it be that way?” This passion led her to pursue a degree in Philosophy, and then a Juris Doctorate.
Sukie’s degree in philosophy left an impact that pushes her to ask “why.” It is this incombustible curiosity that makes her a zealous advocate for clients: Sukie is prepared to find every feasible argument, every objection, and every claim of relief. Sukie also believes that often, crime is not a product of immorality, but rather of unfortunate life circumstances such as poverty or a lack of guidance. She has advocated for local organizations such as Freedom Fighting Missionaries, which provides aid to those released from incarceration, and worked for Louisiana’s Reentry Court, which provides inmates with education and trade skills in prison, and employment upon release.
On her days off, Sukie enjoys weightlifting, training for half marathons, volunteering, and spending time with her fiancé, Harish, and her pitbull-labrador, Sumo. Sukie is guided by faith, humanity, and empathy.
