Gabriela Ferreira - Managing Partner, Mediator and Collaborative Practitioner
As the Managing Partner of Ferreira Law Group, PC, Ms. Ferreira brings extensive legal experience to her practice. Having been an attorney in Brazil since 1998 and in California since 2006, she is well-versed in both international and domestic legal systems. As a first-generation immigrant from Brazil, Ms. Ferreira is fluent in Portuguese, Spanish and English, which allows her to effectively communicate with clients from diverse backgrounds.
Ms. Ferreira is deeply committed to her clients and to the legal community. She currently serves as a Commissioner on the board of the Santa Barbara County Superior Court Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commission - JJDPC. In addition, she is a board member of the Santa Barbara William L. Gordon Inns of Court and a member of several professional associations, including the National Bar Association, California Bar Association Family Law Section, the Los Angeles Bar Association, and the Santa Barbara County Bar Association.
Ms. Ferreira's dedication to the legal community is evident through her past leadership roles in various organizations. She has served as president and board member of the Santa Barbara Women Lawyers - SBWL, Santa Barbara Women Lawyers Foundation - SBWLF, and Santa Barbara Barristers Association, and as a board member of the Santa Barbara County Bar Association.
In addition to her commitment to the legal profession, Ms. Ferreira is also passionate about giving back to her community. She volunteers her time and resources to animal rescue groups, specifically by fostering dogs and cats for DAWG and other organizations. Furthermore, she provides pro-bono legal services for a foundation that assists homeless individuals.
When she's not working or volunteering, Ms. Ferreira enjoys pursuing her hobbies. She is an avid painter, a dedicated yoga practitioner, and loves to go for sunset runs on the beach with her two dogs.