Mathura Sridharan (American Lawyer) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Lawyer
Nationality	American
Birthplace	Ohio

Latest News about Mathura Sridharan

01/08/2025

Following Mathura Sridharan's appointment as Solicitor General, she faced online backlash and criticism for wearing a traditional bindi. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost publicly defended her, emphasizing her American citizenship and stating that diversity and inclusion should be celebrated in public service.

31/07/2025

Mathura Sridharan was appointed as Ohio's 12th Solicitor General by Attorney General Dave Yost. She became the state's top appellate lawyer, representing Ohio in high-stakes cases before state and federal appeals courts, including the United States Supreme Court.

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Mathura J. Sridharan

Physical Stats & More

Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

Degrees	Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology Doctor of Law (Juris Doctor) from New York University School of Law
College/University	New York University School of Law Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Personal Life

Religion	Hinduism
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	2015
Husband	Ashwin Suresh

Family

Spouse	Ashwin Suresh

Career

Overview	Mathura Sridharan is Ohio's 12th Solicitor General, appointed in July 2025. She serves as the state's top appellate attorney, representing Ohio in high-stakes cases before state and federal appeals courts, including the United States Supreme Court. Prior to this appointment, she served as Deputy Solicitor General and directed Ohio's Tenth Amendment Centre, where she initiated and directed suits on behalf of Ohioans against unlawful federal policies.
Notable Work	Represented multiple states in the Ohio v. EPA case, challenging federal air pollution regulations. Worked as a clerk for judges in both the Second Circuit Appeals Court and the Southern District Court of New York. Made headlines in August 2025 by being appointed as Ohio’s 12th Solicitor General, a first for the state. Worked as a clerk for Judge Steven J. Menashi of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and Judge Deborah A. Batts of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Appointed as Ohio's 12th Solicitor General in July 2025, making history as the first woman to hold this position in Ohio. Argued before the United States Supreme Court in Ohio v. EPA in 2023, challenging the Environmental Protection Agency's good neighbor rule. Served as Deputy Solicitor General in Ohio's Office of the Solicitor General before her appointment as Solicitor General. Directed Ohio's Tenth Amendment Center, initiating legal suits to protect Ohio residents from unlawful federal actions. Clerked for Judge Steven J. Menashi of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and Judge Deborah A. Batts of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Briefed and argued appeals before the Ohio Supreme Court, United States Supreme Court, and the Sixth and other Circuit Courts of Appeals. Appointed as Ohio's 12th Solicitor General in July 2025 by Attorney General Dave Yost.

Overview

Mathura Sridharan is Ohio's 12th Solicitor General, appointed in July 2025. She serves as the state's top appellate attorney, representing Ohio in high-stakes cases before state and federal appeals courts, including the United States Supreme Court. Prior to this appointment, she served as Deputy Solicitor General and directed Ohio's Tenth Amendment Centre, where she initiated and directed suits on behalf of Ohioans against unlawful federal policies.

Notable Work

Represented multiple states in the Ohio v. EPA case, challenging federal air pollution regulations.
Worked as a clerk for judges in both the Second Circuit Appeals Court and the Southern District Court of New York.
Made headlines in August 2025 by being appointed as Ohio’s 12th Solicitor General, a first for the state.
Worked as a clerk for Judge Steven J. Menashi of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and Judge Deborah A. Batts of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Appointed as Ohio's 12th Solicitor General in July 2025, making history as the first woman to hold this position in Ohio.
Argued before the United States Supreme Court in Ohio v. EPA in 2023, challenging the Environmental Protection Agency's good neighbor rule.
Served as Deputy Solicitor General in Ohio's Office of the Solicitor General before her appointment as Solicitor General.
Directed Ohio's Tenth Amendment Center, initiating legal suits to protect Ohio residents from unlawful federal actions.
Clerked for Judge Steven J. Menashi of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and Judge Deborah A. Batts of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Briefed and argued appeals before the Ohio Supreme Court, United States Supreme Court, and the Sixth and other Circuit Courts of Appeals.
Appointed as Ohio's 12th Solicitor General in July 2025 by Attorney General Dave Yost.

Style Quotient

Comments on Appearance	Mathura faced scrutiny over her choice to wear a bindi following her appointment as Solicitor General. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost publicly defended her, asserting her American citizenship and emphasizing that appreciation for diversity should be encouraged.

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/thebarristress/
LinkedIn	https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathura-j-sridharan-966419260/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Mathura is trained in Carnatic music and has performed at various musical gatherings, including Chennai’s December music season in 2010.
2. She enjoys traveling and cooking during her leisure time.
3. Her appointment as Solicitor General sparked a wave of online backlash, but she was supported by the Attorney General who emphasized the importance of inclusion in public service.
4. Her appointment as Solicitor General sparked online backlash, but she was supported by the Attorney General who emphasized the importance of inclusion in public service.

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