The Murthy Law Firm is proactive beyond the advising of our clients and practice of immigration law. We provide useful information and answers to questions for our clients and others in the immigrant community through our eNewsletter, the MurthyBulletin, our weekly session of the MurthyChat, our online bulletin board, the MurthyForum, and our award-winning WebSite, MurthyDotCom.

Most visitors to MurthyDotCom are aware that the Murthy Law Firm distinguishes itself with these and other pro bono services that help the cause of immigration in the U.S. In this section of MurthyDotCom, which we refer to as MurthyTakesAction, we offer visitors a glimpse of the efforts of the MurthyTeam - our attorneys and our phenomenal staff - for the benefit of the entire immigrant community, not only our clients.

The MurthyTeam monitors proposed laws and regulations and engages with our elected officials at the state and national levels regarding the importance of immigration to a thriving, healthy America. We also obtain favorable interpretations of U.S. immigration laws and regulations by writing to government agencies. We argue and propound reasons for our belief that certain interpretations are logical under existing laws and regulations. By speaking and moderating on various panels, attorneys from our law firm discuss and negotiate complex issues with senior officials at the various conferences and seminars to help our clients and the greater immigrant community. Each year the MurthyTeam contributes generously, both financially and through our participation, to the American Immigration Lawyers Foundation (AILF), a nonprofit organization that educates and litigates various immigration-related issues. The MurthyTeam helps AILF to identify and select accomplished immigrants whose contributions to this nation have been outstanding, promoting a better understanding of the benefits of immigration to our country and all her citizens.

Our attorneys speak at local, regional, national and international conferences and seminars to teach immigration law to immigration lawyers and members of the public. We participate in various community activities that promote improved conditions for immigrants and educate community leaders on the need for a continuously improving immigration system. The MurthyTeam works as hard outside the office as inside the office to promote a nation welcoming to immigrants so that that rich heritage may be fortified for generations to come.

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Note : Below are overviews and articles relevant to this section. For current
U.S. immigration news items, click NewsBrief and other links on the right.

The Lawyers Weekly  Posted Apr 08, 2002
Reprint of a December 15, 1997 article appearing in The Lawyers Weekly. Less than 3 years after MurthyDotCom was online, The Law Office of Sheela Murthy attracted the attention of the legal community.

Atty Murthy Interviewed on the Need for Nurses  Posted Feb 14, 2003
On February 10, 2003, The New York Times carried an article on Indian nurses entitled 'Indian Nurses Sought to Staff U.S. Hospitals' by Saritha Rai. The article reveals that, in India, thousands of nurses are studying for the nursing licensing exams, with dreams of better-paying jobs in the United States.

The MurthyFoundation and Other Outreach  Posted Sep 08, 2006
Attorney Murthy is active in her support of several organizations and causes. This article describes for our readers some of her recent activities, including a trip to Turkey and her involvement with the United Way, Girl Scouts, YWCA and other worthwhile philanthropic pursuits. Other attorneys at the Murthy Law Firm are also active in the community.

9th Annual AILF Awards in D.C.!  Posted Mar 26, 2004
In March 2004, the American Immigration Law Foundation (AILF) held its 9th Annual Immigrant Achievement Awards in Washington D.C. As in years past, The Law Office of Sheela Murthy, P.C. was a the major sponsor of this gala, which honors and celebrates the contributions of immigrants to the U.S.

8th Annual Immigrant Achievement Awards  Posted Mar 28, 2003
The Law Office of Sheela Murthy, P.C. is proud to be a generous sponsor of the Eighth Annual Immigrant Achievement Awards. The March 28, 2003 Awards Ceremony is organized by the Washington D.C. Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and by the American Immigration Law Foundation (AILF).

AILF Salutes IndianAmericans  Posted May 31, 2002
The American Immigration Law Foundation (AILF) celebrated its 14th annual benefit dinner on June 14, 2002 in San Francisco. The theme of the dinner was "A salute to IndianAmericans." The funds raised are used to support AILF's public education and other pro-immigration activities throughout the country.

7th Annual Immigrant Achievement Awards  Posted Feb 22, 2002
The Law Office of Sheela Murthy is proud to be a sponsor once again for the Annual Immigrant Achievement Awards Ceremony, organized by the Washington D.C. Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the American Law Foundation (AILF).

AILF will Salute IndianAmericans in 2002  Posted Mar 30, 2001
Each June at the Annual Conference of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), there is a benefit reception for the American Immigration Law Foundation (AILF). AILF, a non-profit organization, works tirelessly to educate the public on the contributions of immigrants to this country through programs.

AILF 2001 Awards  Posted Mar 11, 2001
The Law Office of Sheela Murthy is again proud to be a sponsor of the Annual Immigrant Achievement Awards Ceremony to be held in Washington D.C. on Friday, March 23, 2001.



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