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Supporting Youth, Education, and Serving Veterans in NE Florida

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The Tocqueville Society of the United Way of Northeast Florida (UWNEFL) brings together generous leaders who believe in giving with a shared purpose. As the incoming Chair of the Tocqueville Society of UWNEFL, I was honored and grateful to be amongst that leadership group to celebrate the year-end holiday gathering on Tuesday, December 9, 2025,…

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JHPIEGO: Saving Women and Children Globally

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Sheela Murthy has been one of the longest serving members of the Board of Advisors of JHPIEGO, a globally recognized provider of medical care, headquartered in Maryland. It is an affiliate of Johns Hopkins health care system, with the focus of helping save the lives of women and children by educating and empowering women and…

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MurthyNAYAK Foundation Embarks on its 25th Anniversary

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As we embark on a new year, 2026, in a couple of weeks, we wanted to share the monumental work that the MurthyNAYAK Foundation (Foundation) and Sheela Murthy, have done through the Foundation for almost 25 years. The MurthyNAYAK Foundation has been providing support since 2001 to various U.S. nonprofits that help to educate and…

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Invigorating Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and the Economy as Nation Celebrates its 250th Anniversary

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The United States of America is celebrating its 250th anniversary in 2026, since the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, a notable milestone for this great nation, providing an opportunity to reflect on our past and work together with a common vision for our future. The Murthy Law Firm (Firm) has…

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Murthy Firm’s Holiday Dinner Builds Culture, Connection and Collaboration

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The year-end dinner organized by the Murthy Law Firm on December 16, 2025, for the staff was a wonderful evening of connection and camaraderie. Employees and family members enjoyed great conversation, laughter, and shared experiences in a relaxed setting, helping to strengthen relationships across teams. The event reflects the firm’s culture of collaboration, connection, appreciation,…

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Up Close & Personal

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Women United Up Close & Personal United Way Northeast Florida Jacksonville, FL 15.May.2025 Up Close & Personal – the region’s premier event for women dedicated to making a difference! Hosted by Women United, United Way of Northeast Florida’s society for community-minded female leaders, this memorable evening celebrates the spirit of service and philanthropy. . Sheela…

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Book: Being Sheela

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“Being Sheela” a Biography Recently Published by Harper Collins The critically acclaimed biography “Being Sheela: The Life Journey of an Immigration Attorney” has recently been released by Harper Collins. What is “Being Sheela” about? It explores the life of a woman who has made it her purpose to strive for a better world. With insightful detours…

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SABA DC : Recent Immigration Changes Impacting Employers

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  SABA DC : Recent Immigration Changes Impacting Employers Sheela Murthy was a panelist for the South Asian Bar Association, DC discussion about changes to US immigration law, specifically the recent H-1B Modernization Rule, USCIS’ audits by Fraud Detection and National Security agents at employer’s work locations, student visa revocations, and enforcement and litigation trends…

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Breaking Boundaries: A Second Biography that Includes Sheela Murthy

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The New Year brings with it a new biography, and Sheela Murthy is among five IndianAmerican women leaders whose stories are its focus. Breaking Boundaries also features Jagruti Panwala, Gauthami Vemula Qeijo, Dr. Nimisha Shukla, and Dr. Madhulika Guha Thakurta. Each woman was born in India, raised there, and emigrated from there to the United…

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Murthy Law Firm Honored for Philanthropy, 2019

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Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Maryland Chapter, held an award luncheon on 22 November 2019. The event included the 2019 Business Philanthropy Awards presented by the Maryland Chamber of Commerce and the Baltimore Business Journal. Those awards went to Murthy Law Firm, Legal & General America, and CareFirst Inc. The Murthy Law Firm is pleased…

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