Mana American Telugu Association Launches Monthly Legal Seminar Series for Diaspora Community

NEW YORK — The Mana American Telugu Association (MATA) has officially announced the launch of its Monthly Legal Seminar series, a dedicated community service initiative designed to provide critical legal guidance and policy insights to the South Asian diaspora across the United States.

The seminars will be held virtually on the last Saturday of every month from 12:00 PM EST to 1:00 PM EST, commencing on July 25, 2026. The structured, six-part series is scheduled to run through the end of the calendar year, featuring sessions on July 25, August 29, September 26, October 31, November 28, and December 19, 2026.

Core Operational Domains and Agenda
The seminar series targets four highly critical sectors of law that directly impact immigrant professionals, families, and business owners within the diaspora network. Each monthly session will focus on addressing practical challenges, procedural compliance, and recent regulatory updates across the following domains:

Immigration Law & Policy Insights: Navigating complex visa categories, permanent residency pathways, federal compliance updates, and evolving administrative policies.

Family Law Matters: Addressing legal frameworks governing domestic relations, estate planning, guardianship, and cross-border family legalities.

Real Estate Law & Transactions: Providing step-by-step guidance on commercial and residential property acquisitions, contract compliance, title reviews, and asset protection.

Business Law & Compliance: Assisting entrepreneurs with corporate structuring, corporate governance, employment regulations, and risk mitigation strategies.

Panel of Featured Legal Experts and Presenters
To ensure top-tier professional counsel, MATA has secured a panel of highly experienced legal minds and corporate practitioners from prominent law firms and enterprises to moderate and present during the interactive forum:

Santosh R. Somi Reddy: Founding Partner of Somireddy Law Group PLLC, bringing extensive experience in corporate immigration and business litigation.

Bhanu B. Ilindra: Founder of BBI Law Group, P.C., specializing in corporate law, commercial transactions, and immigration strategies.

Prema Roddam: General Counsel for Compunnel Inc. and a seasoned global legal adviser, focusing on corporate compliance and human rights advocacy.

Madhurima Paturi: Founding Partner of Paturi Law, recognized for her extensive work in cross-border legalities and transactional law.

Consular Community Support and Leadership
The virtual seminars will be conducted interactively via Zoom, allowing participants from across the United States to engage directly with the legal panel during dedicated Q&A segments. The initiative is heavily backed by MATA’s central leadership, including President Ramana K. Kiran Gudidagi, Executive Vice President Praveen Guduru, and General Secretary Vijay Bhaskar Kalal, alongside the organization’s dedicated Advisory Council members, Dr. Srinivas Ganagasani and Pradeep Samala.

Community members seeking specific case guidelines or looking to register for the upcoming sessions are encouraged to coordinate directly with MATA Community Services representative Lakshmi Kanth Gajula or utilize the association’s national toll-free helpline channels for real-time assistance.