Recognized as a 2025 “Virginia Rising Star” by Super Lawyers, Gabrielle A. Best Husband is a respected family law attorney known for strategic, discreet representation in complex divorce and custody matters. Raised in Trinidad and Tobago, she brings global perspective, cultural fluency and compassionate counsel to families across Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C.
Q: What do you look forward to when you go to work every day?
A: Offering clarity in someone’s most chaotic season. People deserve advocacy that honors both the law and their humanity. Family law is as emotionally complex as it is strategic, and I did not expect to be part of so many healing journeys. It is a privilege to help people make informed decisions when the stakes are deeply personal. As clients increasingly seek a more human-centered legal process, I have also begun integrating emotional support into my practice by partnering with professionals who can provide care beyond the courtroom.
Q: If you could go back in time and give advice to yourself as a young professional, what would you say?
A: Stay the course. Your integrity may cost you short-term opportunities, but it will pay dividends in the long run, both in terms of reputation and peace of mind. Treat preparation as a form of respect. The right clients will find you because of your values, not despite them. Every detail matters. Your diligence is how you serve, whether someone is watching or not.
Q: How have you mentored or inspired others who are following in your footsteps?
A: By being transparent. I share the financial, emotional, and spiritual realities of what it takes to build a principled legal practice. I give others permission to be exceptional without needing to be perfect. That is mentorship to me. The way I lawyer with honesty is the same way I lead: through openness, even about my missteps and failures.