New Supporters of KIND!
- Sunday, January 15, 2012 |
- Written by Alice Fitzgerald and Nissa Copemann
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KIND is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Hogan Lovells LLP, a global legal practice that helps corporations, financial institutions, and governmental entities with critical business and legal issues. The firm, which has 2,300 lawyers and more than 40 offices in the United States, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia, has committed to working with KIND in all of the cities in which KIND and Hogan Lovells have offices. KIND greatly appreciates the enthusiasm of Hogan Lovells' pro bono leadership and the many pro bono attorneys who have already taken KIND's training and are representing KIND clients. We look forward to a very productive partnership that helps change the lives of many unaccompanied children forever.
Alex and Carlos Case Update
- Saturday, December 31, 2011 |
- Written by Megan McKenna
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The compelling cases of Alex and Carlos, unaccompanied Mexican indigenous child brothers prominently featured in KIND's video (available at supportKIND.org) quickly captured the hearts of many.
"Abandoned by their family and placed into state foster care, Alex and Carlos officially became legal permanent residents on December 17th through the Special Immigrant Juvenile Status program. Needless to say we are all thrilled, but more than that, relieved that the threat of deportation to an unknown fate is no longer looming over them," reports pro bonoattorney Mariam Ahmedani, Equal Justice Works Fellow/Staff Attorney.
KIND Pro Bono Coordinators Set to Begin In Region
- Saturday, December 31, 2011 |
- Written by Jonathan Lackey
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The extensive and rigorous search for Pro Bono Coordinators has yielded eight amazingly dedicated, talented and diverse attorneys to lead, train, supervise and mentor pro bono volunteers in their assigned regions. You will be hearing more from them in the upcoming months but to find out more about each of them, visit the About Us page on the KIND website.
In photo from left to right: Yasmin Yavar (Houston), Lana Chiarello (LA), Paul Lee (DC), Jen Kelley (DC), Wendy Wylega (NJ), Chris Nugent (Holland & Knight), Diana Castaneda (NY), Anne Marie Mulcahy (NY), Gladis Molina (LA)
KIND Welcomes New Executive Director
- Saturday, December 31, 2011 |
- Written by Jonathan Lackey
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KIND is pleased to announce the appointment of its founding Executive Director, Wendy Young. Ms. Young brings decades of extensive immigration policy experience to her role at KIND. Most recently, she served as Chief Counsel on Immigration Policy in the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security and Refugees for Senator Edward M. Kennedy.
KIND Needs Your Help by Dec. 31st
- Friday, December 23, 2011 |
- Written by Jonathan Lackey
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During this holiday season it is very likely that you are being called upon by many nonprofits to make charitable contributions. KIND is no different and we hope you'll make a generous contribution today by clicking here. Like all 501(c)(3) organizations, KIND depends on charitable support from those who know the value of our work. As you prioritize your charitable giving, here are some things KIND would like you to consider about how we leverage your contributions to maximize their impact:
- Our operating model is driven by volunteers and a small staff so we are better able to leverage financial contributions to have a greater impact.
- Since 2009, KIND has leveraged a modest annual operating of budget of approximately $3 million to provide unaccompanied children with pro bono legal services valued at $19 million.
- KIND leverages in-kind contributions, such as donated office space, to keep operating costs low.
KIND has made a difference in the life of dozens of unaccompanied children. More than one child has been quoted as saying "KIND saved my life." Here's how your gift can help more children:
- A gift of $25 can provide a legal intake and Know Your Rights presentation for an unaccompanied child.
- A gift of $100 can enable KIND to conduct community outreach to trafficking victims.
- A gift of $500 can underwrite recruitment and training of 20 new pro bono attorneys.
Your charitable gift to KIND is fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please take a moment to click this link and make your contribution today. Your generosity will make a difference!
KIND Board Co-Chair Brad Smith Receives 2011 NLADA Exemplar Award
- Wednesday, December 07, 2011 |
- Written by Megan Mckenna
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The National Legal Aid and Defender Association (NLADA) presented its 2011 Exemplar Award to KIND Board-Co Chair Brad Smith for his work co-founding and supporting KIND, as well as for his other significant contributions to the promotion of pro bono and diversity initiatives.
Read more: KIND Board Co-Chair Brad Smith Receives 2011 NLADA Exemplar Award
Seyfarth Shaw's Innovative Assistance to KIND
- Wednesday, November 30, 2011 |
- Written by Megan Mckenna
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Over the past year, KIND has partnered with the law firm Seyfarth Shaw LLP to complete an innovative pro bono effort designed to streamline KIND's operations and better equip its staff to carry out KIND's mission to help unaccompanied immigrant children navigate the U.S. immigration system. This effort, called the SeyfarthLean approach, has enabled KIND's staff to deliver consistent, efficient, top quality services to unaccompanied children and pro bono attorneys.
KIND’s First Ever Awards Gala Coming Together for Children Alone
- Friday, October 21, 2011 |
- Written by Adiyah Ali
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KIND Board Co-Chair and Microsoft Senior Vice President and General Counsel Brad Smith was recognized October 13 by Attorney General Eric Holder and Senior Counselor for Access to Justice Mark Childress as a White House "Champion of Change" in a White House ceremony.
The event featured 16 leaders from across the country who were recognized for their work in public interest law and providing legal services to people throughout the country who cannot afford them, helping to close the justice gap in the United States.
"It's a privilege to be among so many remarkable individuals who - because of their commitment to progress, and to using their skills and talents to improve the lives of others - have been designated by President Obama as 'Champions of Change,'" said Attorney General Holder. "Across the country, their work is allowing us to address and overcome our most pressing legal challenges and live up to our nation's highest ideals."
Read more: KIND’s First Ever Awards Gala Coming Together for Children Alone
White House honors KIND Board Co-Chair Brad Smith as a “Champion of Change”
- Friday, October 21, 2011 |
- Written by Megan Mckenna
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KIND Board Co-Chair and Microsoft Senior Vice President and General Counsel Brad Smith was recognized October 13 by Attorney General Eric Holder and Senior Counselor for Access to Justice Mark Childress as a White House "Champion of Change" in a White House ceremony.
The event featured 16 leaders from across the country who were recognized for their work in public interest law and providing legal services to people throughout the country who cannot afford them, helping to close the justice gap in the United States.
"It's a privilege to be among so many remarkable individuals who - because of their commitment to progress, and to using their skills and talents to improve the lives of others - have been designated by President Obama as 'Champions of Change,'" said Attorney General Holder. "Across the country, their work is allowing us to address and overcome our most pressing legal challenges and live up to our nation's highest ideals."
Read more: White House honors KIND Board Co-Chair Brad Smith as a “Champion of Change”
Taking a Year to Help KIND
- Wednesday, September 14, 2011 |
- Written by Matthew Mesa
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Fresh out of law school, two first-year associates at Ropes & Gray took a less conventional path to launch their legal career. They accepted a one-year fellowship at the firm to practice public interest law at an organization of their choosing -- nonprofit organization, government agency, international organization, or a prosecutor or public defender office. Lucky for us, they chose KIND.
