SAG-AFTRA Talks About Labor’s Influence on Pop Culture at Law Conference

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The title card is presented in the style of a golden-era comic panel. The backdrop is half orange, left, and half blue. In the center is a spiked voice bubble with “Labor Law & Pop Culture,” “18th Annual ABA LEL Annual Conference,” and “November 15, 2024.” On the bottom are depictions of clouds with “Sarah Fowler” and “Fred Jacob” on the left, and “Kevin Kinney” and “Mark Pearce” on the right.

SAG-AFTRA Senior Deputy General Counsel Sarah Fowler was a key presenter at the American Bar Association’s 2024 conference.

SAG-AFTRA Senior Deputy General Counsel Sarah Fowler was a presenter at the 18th Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference in New York on Nov. 15. The conference was hosted by the American Bar Association

Fowler presented Labor Law & Pop Culture alongside the National Labor Relations Board Solicitor Fred Jacob; Kevin Kinney, attorney for Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.; and Georgetown University Law Center Professor Mark Pearce. This panel gave an in-depth exploration of the labor law issues in popular culture from the early 20th century to the present day. In addition to highlighting key eras of the labor movement, the presentation showcased tie-ins to well-known films and television programming, including animated programming, as well as other media figures such as Rosie the Riveter and Superman. The presentation was one of six concurrent sessions held throughout the conference.

The ABA is a voluntary organization composed of lawyers and rising law students. Its work determines the ethical code of conduct for legal professionals within the United States and standardized learning for law schools. Over 1,100 professionals attended the 2024 conference. 

Photo: Title card for the ‘Labor Law & Pop Culture’ presentation at the 18th Annual American Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Conference on Nov. 15 in New York.
 

Fowler, Pearce, Kinney and Jacob are seated at a table. Each wears business attire, shirts and blazers. Fowler looks towards her left as Jacob is captured mid-speech and gesturing with his hands.
From left, SAG-AFTRA Senior Deputy General Counsel Sarah Fowler; Georgetown University Law Center Professor Mark Pearce; Kevin Kinney, attorney for Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.; and National Labor Relations Board Solicitor Fred Jacob during the presentation.
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