[BikerNYC]

That's not uncommon at a law firm. The subject-matter of the case was probably irrelevant to him. He just gave advice to a colleague based on his years of experience arguing before the Supreme Court.

Particularly if gay collegues who may have been spearheading the effort came to him for advice on the case.

[Modernman]

Particularly if gay collegues who may have been spearheading the effort came to him for advice on the case.

Absolutely. It would have been simple professional courtesy to give a few pointers.