Ramesh Murthy

Ramesh is an Officer in PennStuart’s Abingdon, Virginia office and serves as leader of the firm’s Employment practice group.  A native of Southwest Virginia, Ramesh appreciates the importance of community.  He is on the Board of Trustees of Barter Theatre and serves as Chairman of the Board of Sullins Academy.  Ramesh lives in Bristol with his wife, Jessica, and his three children, Nalan, Wynn, and Mirabelle.  He is an avid tennis player and a hopeful golfer.

With more than 30 years of experience, Ramesh has tried thousands of cases in Virginia and Tennessee.  He has the unique ability to provide defense and counsel on human resource matters, from FMLA, ADA, FLSA, ADEA to workers’ compensation issues.  He provides guidance to employers and human resource professionals across Virginia and Tennessee on regulatory compliance and day-to-day operational issues.  He regularly litigates cases ranging from leave, Title VII, disabilities and accommodations, age discrimination, to catastrophic injures under the Virginia and Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Acts.

Ramesh is a frequent speaker on employment and workers’ compensation issues in Virginia and Tennessee and has presented at numerous seminars along the East Coast.  He is available to present at seminars for human resource professionals and leadership on operational matters, regulatory compliance, and workforce management.