Gabriela was born and raised in the northwest side of Chicago, Illinois. In 2012, she attended the University of Iowa. While in college, she was a co-founder of a chapter of the Latina-based sorority, Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc. Gabriela was heavily involved in the sorority serving as the chapter’s president. Gabriela graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 2016. She double majored in Ethics and Public Policy and Sociology. She minored in Latin American Studies. She began interning with the Bribriesco Law Firm, PLLC in 2016. During her internship, she gained an understanding of how an injury can impact every aspect of a person’s life. It didn’t take long for Gabriela to discover her passion for helping people assert their rights under the law.

Gabriela then attended the University of Nebraska College of Law. In law school, she served as vice president of the Multi-Cultural Legal Society. Gabriela graduated with a Juris Doctor in May 2019.

Gabriela’s practice focuses on the areas of Iowa Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury. Growing up, Gabriela’s family often praised her for being an exceptional listener—someone who truly hears and understands others. During her internship at the Bribriesco Law Firm, she discovered how this skill could make a real difference in the lives of clients who have suffered life-altering injuries. Gabriela combines her compassionate nature with her legal expertise to help injured workers navigate some of the toughest challenges they’ll ever face.

For Gabriela, this work is deeply personal. Her own father experienced an on-the-job injury, so she knows firsthand the struggles injured workers face when trying to secure the benefits they need and deserve. She understands the stress and uncertainty that come with waiting for a paycheck or battling for medical care, and she’s committed to being the advocate her clients need during these difficult times.

Gabriela also recognizes that reaching out for legal help can feel intimidating. That’s why she prioritizes creating a supportive, approachable environment where injured workers feel heard, understood, and empowered to assert their rights. For Gabriela, it’s not just about solving legal issues—it’s about helping hardworking individuals and their families reclaim their lives.

Outside of the office, Gabriela enjoys hanging out with her husband, William, and her pup, Ozy. She also enjoys spending quality time with her family in Chicago. When she gets to travel to Guanajuato to visit extended family, she loves going to her favorite place, Guanajuato, Guanajuato.

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Professional memberships and affiliations
Iowa State Bar Association
Johnson County Bar Association (Iowa)
Bar of the U.S. District Court for Southern District of Iowa
Iowa Association for Justice
American Association for Justice
The Iowa Association of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers

• CLE Committee Member

National Association of Lambda Alumnae

Speaking Engagements
Petitions: Preparing for Hearings and Beyond, IAJ Workers’ Compensation Seminar 2024
Administrative Case Law Update, IAWC Seminar 2023
Case Law Update, IAJ Workers’ Compensation Seminar 2023