Women's rights and women's education are among the key concerns of Attorney Sheela Murthy's philanthropic work. Preventing domestic violence is an important part of this effort, and for the past several years, Sheela Murthy and her husband, documentary filmmaker Vasant Nayak, have supported the work...
The Maryland Chamber of Commerce and the Baltimore Business Journal recently honored the Murthy Law Firm for its commitment to corporate philanthropy, presenting a Maryland Business Philanthropy Award to our firm and two other companies, "whose philanthropic efforts have made Maryland a better place to...
At a time of mounting religious tensions around the world - including right here in our own backyard - it is heartening to read a story like the one that recently appeared in the New York Times, under the heading of "Amritsar Journal." (See A...
Attorney Sheela Murthy is not only one of Maryland's leading entrepreneurs, she also is among its leading philanthropists. Murthy's uncommon success in integrating smart and purposeful philanthropy with a thriving law practice has been recognized once again, this time by Baltimore SmartCEO magazine, required reading...
Like their counterparts in the United States, students in India are learning to dream and innovate and solve problems creatively, using the language and techniques of science. At MurthyDotCom and the Murthy Law Firm, we are particularly proud of the students from the Agastya International...
The Baltimore Business Journal has published its 2010 Book of Lists, and I'm proud to say that the Murthy Law Firm is well represented in several key categories. We are now - drum roll, please! - the 43rd largest law firm in the Baltimore area....
A major Indian newspaper, the Bangalore-based Deccan Herald, recently featured a profile of immigration lawyer and philanthropist, Sheela Murthy, who was in India last month on business. See: Mingling Cultures, Crisscrossing Lives, by Sharada Prahladrao, Deccan Herald, Jan 16, 2010.) The profile lauded Murthy as...
At an awards luncheon on November 7, 2009, Attorney Sheela Murthy received the Radha Pathak Humanitarian Award from CHAI, Counselors Helping (South) Asians / Indians. The award recognized Ms. Murthy's work in the field of immigration, and her generosity, both with her time and her...
In September 2009, the Asian Women's Self-Help Association - ASHA for Women - celebrated 20 years of providing help to victims of domestic violence in the Washington D.C. area. Attorney Sheela Murthy is a longtime supporter of this work, and was the guest of honor...
I had the pleasure and honor of being the keynote speaker at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia on Saturday, Feb 28, 2009 for the annual program of ASHA for Education. Their goal is to provide funds to educate children in various parts of India...
