Shadi Karimi | شادی کریمی

About Attorney

Shadi Karimi, Esq., LL.M., is a New York licensed immigration attorney with a distinguished academic background in both Civil and Common Law systems. As the founder and managing counsel of KB Immigration Law, LLC (KBI Law, LLC), she brings a unique international perspective and over 15 years of legal experience to her clients. Ms. Karimi also serves as a Foreign and Comparative Law Consultant for the Law Library of Congress, the primary research institution for the U.S. Congress. In this prestigious role, she provides critical legal analysis and research, supporting national legislative efforts on complex international legal issues.

Legal Background and Advocacy

Attorney Karimi’s academic credentials include degrees from American University, Washington College of Law, and Azad University in Tehran. She holds advanced immigration law certificates from American University and Cornell Law School, demonstrating her deep commitment to mastering the field of immigration law. She actively participates in the American Bar Association (ABA), the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), the Federal Bar Association Immigration Law Section (FBA ILS), and the National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild (NIPNLG).

Practice Highlights

Immigration and Naturalization Law

Pro Bono Asylum Representation through Human Rights First

Foreign and Comparative Law Research

International Human Rights and Civil Liberties

Commitment to Justice

Beyond her practice, Ms. Karimi is a fierce advocate for international human rights, civil liberties, and social inclusion. Her legal work consistently reflects her passion for fairness, justice, and empowering underrepresented voices. Whether advising clients on visa matters, representing asylum seekers, or supporting legal reform at the congressional level, Ms. Karimi offers knowledgeable, ethical, and compassionate representation.