Founding/Managing Counsel
Shadi Karimi, Esq., LL.M., is a New York licensed attorney, educated in Civil and Common Law systems. As the founding/managing counsel of KB Immigration Law, LLC (KBI Law, LLC), she brings diverse legal expertise to the firm, including 14 years of experience as a Foreign and Comparative Law Consultant for the Law Library of Congress - the principal research arm of the U.S. Congress. In this capacity, she continues her dedicated service. Additionally, Ms. Karimi extends her commitment to social justice by providing pro bono asylum representations through Human Rights First (HRF) / Project Afghan Legal Assistance (PALA).
A graduate of American University, Washington College of Law, and Azad University, Tehran Branch, Ms. Karimi is an active member of leading legal associations, including the American Bar Association (ABA), American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Federal Bar Association Immigration Law Section (FBA ILS), and the National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild (NIPNLG). She holds immigration law certificates from American University, Washington College of Law, and Cornell Law School. Her passions are international human rights, civil rights, and social diversity. For more information regarding Ms. Karimi, please see https://kbi.law/firms-news/, and below:
Licenses and Certificates:
- Licensed Attorney, New York State Unified Court System (Since 2015), Active and in Good Standing
- Immigration Law Certificate, American University, Washington College of Law
- Immigration Law Certificate, Cornell Law School
- Employment Law Certificate, Cornell Law School
Law Degrees:
- Master of Laws (LL.M.), International Legal Studies and Human Rights, American University, Washington College of Law
- Baccalaureate of Laws (LL.B.), Azad University, Tehran Branch
Our Name
KB Immigration Law, LLC (KBI Law, LLC), duly established according to the laws of the District of Columbia, derives its trade name from the maternal and paternal surnames of the founding counsel (Karimi Bashir-Farahmand), paying homage to both families. This trade name, inspired by the founding counsel's personal narrative, stands as a perpetual reminder of our commitment to law and ethics. We strive to serve our clients with personal attention, professional integrity, precision, and deep respect for every person's unique narrative.
Our Core Values
At KBI Law, LLC, as we navigate our practice, the founding counsel upholds a steadfast commitment to collaborative efforts on an as-needed and contractual basis. These collaborations include esteemed of-counsel attorneys, each specialized in unique areas of the law, immigration paralegals, and proficient interpreters fluent in multiple languages. Our dedication extends to upholding professional integrity, respecting the dignity of every person involved in the process, and a personalized approach to ensure legal excellence and lawful success.
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