Gabriela O. Asrow
Managing Partner
Gabriela O. Asrow joined Hoffenberg & Block, LLC (now Block | Reid) in the spring of 2014. Before joining the firm, Ms. Asrow worked as an attorney at a prominent family law firm in Chicago. Ms. Asrow counsels clients on a wide range of divorce and parenting matters, including allocation of parental responsibilities (formerly known as custody), child support, parenting time, relocations, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, adoption, property division, maintenance, and domestic violence.
Ms. Asrow believes that a multifaceted approach is the best way to achieve resolution for her clients. Recognizing the value and importance of both settlement and litigation in handling sensitive family law matters, she tirelessly advocates for her clients’ interests and goals. When necessary, Ms. Asrow takes an aggressive stance during litigation, yet maintains a sensible position when negotiating settlement agreements.
Practical, multi-path solutions—grounded in experience and empathy.
Ms. Asrow received her Juris Doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2014. While in law school, she served as a judicial extern in the Cook County Domestic Relations Division under the Honorable Judge Raul Vega. Ms. Asrow earned a certificate in Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution from Chicago-Kent College of Law and is a certified mediator, having completed extensive training through the Chicago Center for Conflict Resolution. Ms. Asrow is also trained in collaborative divorce and is a Collaborative Fellow of Collaborative Divorce Illinois.
As an advocate for victims of domestic violence, Ms. Asrow is an active volunteer with SHALVA, serving as a Legal Liaison and on the Legal Committee.
Testimonial
“Gabriela Asrow (and Gloria Block) fought and gave me my freedom. Gabriela was determined, reasonable, and focused. Gabriela is so amazing for a number of reasons, far more than I can list. Gabriela explained the law to me, the situation, and what a judge would consider reasonable and what they would not. The difference between other lawyers telling me ‘no’ and Gabriela explaining why something I wanted was not feasible created a situation where I could reassess my needs and allowed me to be reasonable and flexible. Gabriela also ensured I knew that something I needed was within my rights and doable. Gabriela helped me avoid a number of problems with my ex by either setting me straight or helping me understand the greater situation. Gabriela used every interaction for work on my case - no small talk, no personal information, just work - which I appreciate more than I can express. While Gabriela is warm and supportive, she’s there to help and get the job done, and she knows it. Gabriela stuck with me when my post-allocation went from frustrating to all-out chaos and defended me better than I could have imagined. Watching Gabriela in court is like watching a savant practice their talent. I don’t know how she can keep so much technical knowledge at the front of her mind, but she does, and she does not get rattled. Again, I would not be free without Gabriela. I can say that honestly and with full belief. I will never be able to thank Gabriela (and Gloria) enough.”
Beth Peres
