Professor Sharmila Murthy and Seven Grads Honored as Top Women of Law

Congratulations to Professor Sharmila Murthy, Nicole Bluefort ’10, Melissa D’Alelio ’05, Jennifer Denker '16, Tara Dunn Jackson '17, Jaclyn Kugell ’92, Elizabeth Manchester ’05 and Rachel Stroup ’06, who will be honored as trailblazers and role models by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly at a gala event in Boston on November 18.

Professor Sharmila Murthy and Seven Grads Honored as Top Women of Law
Professor Sharmila Murthy

10.08.2025 —Professor Sharmila Murthy and seven graduates will be honored by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly at its annual Top Women of Law awards ceremony at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston on November 18. These exceptional legal professionals represent the highest standards of excellence, leadership and dedication to the legal profession.

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE INDUCTEES

Nicole Bluefort ’10, Law Offices of Nicole M. Bluefort
Jaclyn Kugell ’92, Morgan, Brown & Joy

TOP WOMEN OF LAW HONOREES

Melissa D’Alelio ’05, Robins Kaplan
Jennifer Denker '16,  Meehan, Boyle, Black & Bogdanow
Tara Dunn Jackson '17, Mintz
Elizabeth Manchester ’05, Patridge, Snow & Hahn
Professor Sharmila Murthy, Northeastern University School of Law
Rachel Stroup ’06,  Zalkind, Duncan & Bernstein

The Top Women of Law awards celebrate the outstanding achievements and contributions of women who have demonstrated excellence in their legal careers and made significant impacts in their communities. These honorees’ accomplishments reflect their dedication to the legal profession and their continued representation of the highest standards in the field.

About Northeastern University School of Law

The nation’s leader in experiential legal education since 1968, Northeastern University School of Law offers the longest-running, most extensive experience-based legal education program in the country. Northeastern guarantees its students unparalleled practical legal work experiences through its signature Cooperative Legal Education Program. More than 1,100 employers worldwide in a wide range of legal, government, nonprofit and business organizations participate in the program. With a focus on social justice and innovation, Northeastern University School of Law blends theory and practice, providing students with a unique set of skills and experiences to successfully practice law.

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