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Gary Fowler, Esq.

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
Dallas, TX, United States
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About

With over four decades of legal practice, this neutral transitioned to a full-time dispute resolution career after serving as a partner at a major international law firm. His background includes extensive work in labor and employment law, where he represented both plaintiffs and defendants in complex litigation, including class actions and collective actions. He has presided over numerous arbitrations and mediations involving high-stakes commercial and workplace disputes.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Civil Litigation Employment & Labor Healthcare & Life Sciences Personal Injury & Torts

Professional Experience

Neutral
JAMS
Partner
Jackson Walker LLP
Law Clerk
Honorable Robert M. Hill
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas

Publications Leadership

  • Frequent author and speaker on employment law topics for the State Bar of Texas and the American Bar Association
  • Former Chair, Dallas Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Section
  • Contributor to various legal journals regarding arbitration and mediation strategies in workplace disputes
  • Presenter at national conferences on the Fair Labor Standards Act and class action litigation

Positioning Takeaways

A seasoned employment specialist with Ivy League credentials and decades of experience in both litigation and neutral roles.

License & Certifications

  • State Bar of Texas
  • Admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court
  • Admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits
  • Admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern
  • Southern
  • Eastern
  • and Western Districts of Texas

Education

J.D.
Yale Law School
1981
B.A.
University of Texas at Austin
1978

Distinction

Recognized for his deep expertise in FLSA collective actions and his ability to navigate highly emotional employment disputes.

Reputation

He is regarded by legal professionals as a prepared and persistent neutral who maintains a calm demeanor while effectively driving parties toward resolution in difficult cases.

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