Interview with Transgender Supreme Court Lawyer, Prosecutor & Veteran

Part 2 of a talk between a transgender psychologist and lawyer: career, new executive orders, US Supreme Court

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My name is Kira, and I’m a trans woman and counselor specializing in transgender care. Recently, I launched a project where I interview professionals working with the trans community and its members worldwide. My goal is to highlight diversity, raise awareness, and educate society about transgender people. I’ll be sharing text versions of these interviews on Medium.

This is the second part of my interview with Jessie McGrath, a transgender woman, a lawyer licensed to argue before the US Supreme Court. I strongly believe that open discussions are essential for finding common ground.

This interview was edited for better readability.

Part — 2

Kira: Jessie, you’ve transitioned while having a successful career of a prosecutor. How did your colleagues and clients react to your transition?

Jessie McGrath: I had been on the job for 27 years at the time that I transitioned, I was fairly well known within the office. The L.A. County DA’s office is huge. We are the largest local prosecuting agency in the country by far. At…