Good in Practice, Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s podcast focused on pro bono, released part one of a two-part series for PRIDE month, “This is always who I’ve been: The Importance of Pro Bono Name Changes in the Trans Community.” Good in Practice is hosted by Shareholder Caroline J. Heller, chair of the global law firm’s Global Pro Bono Program and commercial litigator in the New York office.
In this episode, Heller talks with Greenberg Traurig Associate and Atlanta office Pro Bono Chair Andrew Z. Smith about his pro bono work assisting transgender individuals to legally change their names. They are joined by Lauren Duncan, one of Andrew’s pro bono clients, and discuss Lauren’s decision to legally change her name, as well as the legal process and the practical and emotional aspects of Lauren’s decision.
Listen here.