B.E. A S.H.E.R.O. FOUNDATION GALA

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ELEGANCE & IMPACT AT THE B.E. A S.H.E.R.O. FOUNDATION GALA

— By Danica Serena Stockton

The B.E. A S.H.E.R.O. Foundation celebrates its 7th

gala on February 12th, 2022, at the opulent Stirling Club in Paradise Las Vegas. The foundation was created to combat human trafficking and to assist victims of said cause to recover and obtain the resources available to them in order to lead safe and stable lives. As a guest at the black-tie event, one can expect entertainment, philanthropy, food, and the good company of those with similar interests in helping others. The Raiders Band Orchestra is to perform for the event along with contortionists, acrobats, and professional dancers.

The foundation aims to entertain guests while educating them on the threat of human trafficking during the gala. Claims are supported by statistics, studies, and real-life accounts that can clearly communicate to viewers the very prevalent need for attention to this cause. Kimberly Miles, the foundation’s founder, explains the event, “It’s a showstopper and very glamorous. It takes you on a roller coaster of the good and the bad, the happy and the sad. We have a very elite group this year of 200 attendees.”

In order to prioritize health at the event, Miles made the decision to offer only full tables instead of individual seats this year in an effort to encourage groups that already are in contact to sit together. “We have a very elite group this year with only 200 guests. It’s in a private club, and security is high to accommodate everyone at the event to feel safe without being in the masses of the casinos,” she explains. Merging entertainment, event planning, and philanthropy, Miles has organized yet another impactful gala for this year.

Miles is driven by her ability to understand and help those who have escaped or are trying to escape human trafficking. “We have a whole generation that is coming out of foster care, 10-24-year-olds. They’ve been abandoned, exploited, abused, and now they are supposed to turn around and go ‘get a life’. What are we doing to society?” Miles challenges. Being in such a vulnerable state primes the optimal opportunity to be abducted and exploited.

Kimberly Miles reminds us all,

“Give grace to others and take a deep breath. Stop judging and say only nice things to others. Share, we can’t take it all with us. Make a difference in someone’s life.”

If unable to attend the B.E. A S.H.E.R.O. Foundation Gala, you can still participate with a donation towards the cause. For those who would like to attend, only a handful of tables are left, be sure to secure yours at

www.sherofoundation.org

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As a child at just five years old, Adrian immigrated to the United States from Iran with his mother, who left everything behind in search of the American Dream. Growing up in Los Angeles in a single parent household, Adrian would experience firsthand that the American Dream didn’t come easy, and how people in power would constantly take advantage of those in a lower socioeconomic status. Adopting his fighting spirit from his mom, Adrian never shied away from hardship and went on to graduate from UCLA with a Bachelor’s degree in History, cum laude. Following his graduation, Adrian moved to Las Vegas and attended William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV. While in law school, Adrian was a judicial clerk for the Honorable Justice Pickering of the Nevada Supreme Court, and also for the Honorable Judge (now Justice) Abbi Silver of the Eighth Judicial District Court, Dept. XV in Clark County, Nevada.

Once leaving public service and entering the private sector, Adrian joined Ladah Law Firm in 2016. The firm is minority based; its founder, Ramzy Ladah, is also of middle eastern origin. Ladah Law takes pride in its ability to represent a wide range of minority clients, from Hispanic to Ethiopian, in a diverse city like Las Vegas. Adrian Karimi’s approach to law is simple.

“My goal is to fully understand my client’s situation and to help them believe strongly in their case. In the courtroom I focus on what the judge needs to hear versus what I want to say.”

Adrian has recently achieved great success in the courtroom. After two weeks of back to back trials in the heat of September - one a trip and fall incident, the other a car crash - Adrian was able to receive total verdicts of $276,000 and $120,000 for his clients respectively. He is now spearheading a national class action lawsuit against worldwide car manufacturer Audi for a series of defective engines.

The ultra-competitive Las Vegas law scene poses many challenges, but Adrian Karimi and Ladah Law Firm are ready to fight for those in need and get them the justice they deserve.