A Member of the Murthy Law Firm, Jessica first joined in the Law Clerk Honors program in November 2010. Jessica worked in each department of the Murthy Law Firm as a law clerk. While gaining experience on a variety of case types, Jessica has also authored articles for MurthyDotCom and researched complex issues for the firm’s attorneys.
Jessica’s focus is currently on PERM labor certifications, immigrant petitions (I-140s), applications to adjust status (I-485s), and other family-based cases. Prior to joining our firm, Jessica represented clients in asylum hearings and other matters before the Immigration Court while in law school. She also clerked for the Baltimore Immigration Court while in law school.
Education and Admissions
- Juris Doctorate (cum laude), The University of Baltimore School of Law
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Sociology, The College of William and Mary
- Admitted to the State Bar of Maryland
Representative Experience
- Participates in planning and conducting teleconferences on immigration issues, including eligibility criteria for immigration benefits, current adjudication trends, and changes in law, policy and practice
- Regularly authors articles on immigration law topics published on MurthyDotCom
Presentations
- Panelist at Immigration Rights Information Session, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC); Catonsville, MD (16.Mar.17)
Memberships & Professional Accomplishments
- Maryland Super Lawyer, Rising Star, 2019
- Maryland State Bar Association
- Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) Foundation Board Member
Volunteerism
- Red Shoe Crew of Ronald McDonald House of Baltimore