Speaker Bios

Abby Lawlor

Abby is an associate at Barnard Iglitzin & Lavitt and has represented IAFF Locals and other public sector unions across Washington state in contract negotiations and enforcement, ULPs, campaign finance, and other matters. Before entering legal practice, she worked as a union organizer and researcher for almost a decade.

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Speaker's Classes Present/Past

2026

Politics: The Rules You Should Know

Why firefighters engage in politics, how to get involved at the local and state level, and how to navigate the PDC. View the presentation.
2025

The Importance of Representation

Sarah Derry and Abby Lawlor, attorneys, will be discussing hot topics in labor law and both how unions can provide effective representation, and how unions can utilize legal representation effectively. View Materials Here