Excerpts
Her Best Defense – Chapter 1: Gabriela
As Daniel and I walked out of my townhome on our way to a romantic dinner, I looked down at my cell phone and saw the message from Father Michael. I read the message because I did not want Daniel to hear it. “Gabriela, this is Father Michael. Emma Riley
Countdown To Justice – Chapter 1: Gabriela
It’s never easy to represent a lawyer in a criminal investigation. It is especially difficult when the lawyer doesn’t listen to advice, keeps secrets, and is notorious for negotiating a $2 billion contract described by media as the worst deal in the state’s history. On the Friday before Christmas, I
Shadow of Doubt – Chapter 1
Two years in Washington had left Gabriela with an impressive collection of accolades, yet a persistent hollowness had settled within her. The overcast gray sky outside her office windows mirrored the dimming of the initial fire that had propelled her into politics. What had once felt like an office brimming
Billionaire’s Lawyer – Chapter 1
Gabriela worked pro-bono for the Catholic Charities helping refugee children stay in the United States. During 2017, she spent many mornings in the Earl Campbell Federal Building. Gabriela’s career changing opportunity all started on a cold, rainy spring morning when Gabriela stuffed her umbrella in her briefcase, ran her fingers