She uses her legal training and expertise to advocate for and give a voice to underserved communities, especially children with autism and other special needs. In 2005, she founded the Special Needs Network, Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides a range of free services to residents throughout California. Under her leadership, the Special Needs Network has provided services to more than 50,000 families through its state-of-the-art behavioral therapies, backpack giveaways, toy giveaways, educational conferences, grassroots organizing, and advocacy training and summer camp. Over the years, Areva has raised millions of dollars for autism-related causes. In 2011, Areva authored the book The Everyday Advocate: Standing Up for Your Child with Autism and Other Special Needs. Areva has published hundreds of articles on autism advocacy, disability rights, racial equity and best practices for addressing disparities in the delivery of health, education, and community support services to underserved families. Areva is the founding and managing partner at Martin & Martin, LLP, one of LA’s premiere female and African American owned law firms. Areva’s legal practice includes civil rights, employment and disability discrimination, torts and general litigation. Areva’s third book Make it Rain: How to Use the Media to Revolutionize Your Business and Brand was released by Hachette Book Group in March of 2018 and instantly soared to the top of Amazon’s Bestseller list. The book remains a national bestseller. In Make It Rain, Areva helps people find their authentic voice and teaches them how to use the media to amplify their influence. A lover of 5/10k races, she lives in Los Angeles with her husband, two daughters, and son, who is on the autism spectrum.