Through the Lens: Focus on Gary Fowler

Gary Fowler brings a deep well of experience to his work as a mediator and arbitrator with JAMS, drawing from a distinguished career in labor and employment law. Board certified in his field, Mr. Fowler is known for his thorough preparation and practical approach, treating each mediation like a game of strategy—where not every door hides a prize, but the best option must still be chosen.

His practice often includes discrimination matters, as well as wage and hour and collective cases. Mr. Fowler balances legal insight with a human-centered perspective. Whether working with employers or employees, he approaches each case with both business acumen and emotional sensitivity.

Preparation is paramount in Mr. Fowler’s process:

“I probably spend almost as much time preparing for the mediation as actually being in the mediation because with that a lot of times you find out things that otherwise would be a surprise during the mediation that would otherwise delay it or maybe even derail the entire mediation process.”

His style is pragmatic and empathetic, guiding parties toward outcomes that are not only practical, but genuinely meaningful to everyone at the table.