Angelina Jolie And Microsoft Launch “KIND” To Provide Legal Help For Unattended Immigrant Children

Angelina Jolie has joined forces with Microsoft and more than 25 law firms and corporate law departments to create “KIND,” an advocacy group providing pro bono legal assistance to unaccompanied immigrant children. Says a guy named Brad:

“KIND is creating an innovative pro bono model, bringing together lawyers from companies and law firms in partnership with non-governmental organizations to meet the legal needs of an entire group of vulnerable children,” said Brad Smith, Microsoft’s General Counsel, who introduced the organization to a gathering in Washington, D.C. of more than 150 representatives from the legal community.

“Through our support of KIND, we hope to inspire the participation of many more representatives of our legal community to offer these children the fundamental protection they need. Every lawyer has a professional responsibility to provide pro bono legal services to those unable to pay.”

True. Especially since we know exactly how much those lawyers make: A Killing. Adds Angelina, angelically:

“These children often have nothing; no money, no support and no family, yet they come to America seeking its promises of a better life. But many end up becoming lost, traumatized, and ultimately forgotten. KIND provides each of them with the ability to have their legal rights protected and their voices heard.”

Plus, she only has so much space in her own home. Mind you, this is in addition to work as a Goodwill Ambassador for the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees. This is an immensely helpful group, we think, given the U.S. does not mandate legal assistant to unaccompanied immigrant children. Good for Angelina and Microsoft and all those lawyer types.

‘Kids in Need of Defense’ (KIND) Launched by Microsoft, Angelina Jolie, Major Law Firms and Corporate Legal Departments - New Children’s Advocacy Organization to Provide Legal Assistance for Unaccompanied Immigrant Children in U.S. [Hispanic Tips]