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Sharmila L. Murthy is a Professor of Law and Public Policy at Northeastern University, jointly appointed in the School of Law and College of Social Sciences. She serves as Faculty Co-Director of the Center for Public Interest Advocacy and Collaboration.
- Education: BS in Natural Resources (Cornell University), MPA (Harvard Kennedy School), JD (Harvard Law School)
Her scholarship investigates legal frameworks for environmental justice, focusing on water access, sanitation equity, and climate change mitigation. She bridges public policy with human rights analysis.
Recent recognition includes:
- 2025 ELPAR inclusion for groundbreaking environmental law scholarship
- 2021 Haub Distinguished Junior Scholar honor
- Multiple teaching and mentorship awards
Murthy previously directed environmental justice initiatives at the White House Council on Environmental Quality (2023-2024) and led Suffolk University Law School's research programs. She co-founded Harvard's Human Rights to Water Program and has extensive public interest litigation experience.
