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

2025

Mediation / Arbitration Lessons Learned

Alex Skalbania, Syd Vinnedge, Sarah Derry, Abby Lawlor, Attorneys. This class will provide insight into the contract mediation and interest arbitration process.
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.