In the Supreme Court of the United States, United States, petitioner, v. Edith Schlain Windsor, in her capacity as executor of the estate of Thea Clara Spyer, et al., respondents : on writ of certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit : brief of amici curiae National Women's Law Center, Williams Institute scholars of sexual orientation and transgender law, and women's legal groups in support of respondent Edith Schlain Windsor on the merits / Jeffrey S. Trachtman, counsel of record [and 4 others], counsel for amici curiae.