Top law firms like Gowen’s get over $1000 per hour. Some high profile lawyers do things for publicity, but Gowen seems like a work horse not a show horse and wouldn’t likely work for free.
No telling who will pay him, but Mayo Hair DWS is already up to her neck in this so risks nothing more by being the conduit for Awans’ attorney fees.
I will guarantee he knows, because nothing happens until Mr. Green shows up.