The Murthy Law Firm's founder and president, Sheela Murthy, was on hand for the American Immigration Council's (AIC) 19th Annual Immigrant Achievement Awards, held at the Capitol Liaison Hotel in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, April 10, 2014. The event celebrated the accomplishments of several distinguished immigrants and immigrant advocates from around the country. As in past years, the Murthy Law Firm was once again a proud -- and major -- sponsor of this event, and several of its attorneys and staff members attended. This year's immigrant honorees were:
The event's Master of Ceremonies was Jim Wallis, a bestselling author and public theologian who frequently comments on ethical issues and public affairs. As one of the leading voices in the American faith community, Mr. Wallis has been calling on Congress, for several years, to remedy the injustices present in the current immigration system.