Vázquez Law Office

07/22/2026

We're hiring! 📣

Know an experienced paralegal in the Des Moines area? We'd love an introduction! Vázquez Law Office is growing and looking for a talented paralegal to join our hybrid team.

You'll have the opportunity to work on business advisory, transactional, and litigation matters in both Iowa and New York while being part of a small but mighty team.

Apply today, or share this post with someone who may be a great fit!

Posted 1:45:43 PM. About This RoleVázquez Law Office is seeking an experienced and highly capable Paralegal to support…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.

07/17/2026

Big news from Vázquez Law Office. Our founder, Gabrielle Yvonne Vazquez, has been named NAWBO Iowa’s Director of Community Partners, a newly created role focused on strengthening statewide relationships and amplifying existing initiatives for maximum reach and impact. We’re excited to support this work and celebrate the continued growth of Iowa’s women‑owned business community.

The NAWBO Iowa Board of Directors recently welcomed Gabrielle Vazquez to the position of Director of Community Partners. She joins an already passionate group of leaders committed to creating more opportunities for women business owners across Iowa, and we know she'll be a tremendous asset as we continue moving that work forward!

Vázquez Law Office

06/25/2026

As businesses grow, legal needs evolve too. New contracts, employees, vendors, and business initiatives can create risks if your legal foundation isn't keeping up.

Before Q3 gets underway, take a few minutes to review this checklist. A proactive legal review today can help reduce risk, strengthen your business, and avoid costly issues down the road.

06/23/2026

We recently spent some time reviewing the DSM Small Business Jobs Report by the Greater Des Moines Partnership, and one thing stood out immediately: THE MOMENTUM IS REAL!!

Nearly 10,000 new jobs were created by small businesses in 2023, new business formation is at its highest level in a decade, and the Des Moines metro continues to outpace the national average in employment growth.

Even more encouraging, that growth spans multiple industries, including professional services, healthcare, and construction. Entrepreneurship is also on the rise, creating a strong pipeline of new businesses entering the market.

For us at Vázquez Law Office, it's also an exciting reminder of why we do what we do. Every new business represents an entrepreneur taking a chance. Those businesses need trusted legal guidance as they launch, grow, hire employees, negotiate contracts, and navigate challenges along the way. Hats off to all of you powerhouses fueling our local economy and growth! Keep up the great work!

06/22/2026

This month, we were excited to welcome Sam Welchance, SHRM-CP to Vázquez Law Office as our Inaugural Summer Associate.

Sam joins us after completing his first year at Drake University Law School, bringing sharp academics, radiating kindness, and demonstrating a strong work ethic and genuine eagerness to learn. From day one, he has shown himself to be exactly the kind of thoughtful, curious, community‑minded advocacy we hoped to invest in.

This internship is also meaningful for another reason. It is the first and most meaningful moment for our commitments to the communities we are a part of to take shape.

When we launched Vázquez Law Office, one of our earliest commitments was to participate in The Iowa State Bar Association Cady Internship & Scholarship Program, a program historically dedicated to championing diversity, developing local talent, and strengthening Iowa’s legal and business communities. Welcoming Sam is one of the ways we’re putting those words into action.

Sam has already hit the ground running! And has many more exciting moments in store.

In his first week alone, Sam has:
• Participated in client meetings and intake calls.
• Assisted with client communications during stressful, time‑sensitive situations.
• Conducted legal research and drafted work product and honed his emotional intelligence when communicating with clients.
• Helped compile facts and exhibits for settlement discussions.
• Joined strategy conversations across business litigation and advisory matters.
• Completed time‑entry training and started tracking and inputting his time in compliance with ABA standards.

This summer, Sam will continue gaining hands‑on experience across legal research, writing, operations, and community engagement, including participating in internship programs through the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Des Moines Partnership.

Most importantly, we’re excited to invest in Sam’s growth as a future attorney. We believe real learning happens through meaningful responsibility, mentorship, and exposure to the real work of serving clients with care and clarity. We take the responsibility of many firsts for Sam's legal career very seriously and strive to make those firsts intentional and positive so he will thrive in those areas as he develops as an attorney.

Sam is already rising to the moment. Welcome to the team, Sam!

We’re glad you’re here and proud to be part of your journey.

06/20/2026

True in sports, true in life, true in everything.

06/18/2026

One of the hardest parts of litigation isn't just the legal process, it's the stress, uncertainty, and emotional toll that come with it.

Today, we stopped by to check in on a few clients who are facing litigation. We brought a few "emotional support pals" to brighten their day and remind them they're not facing this alone.

As attorneys, our job is to advocate for our clients, but it's also to support them through what is often one of the most difficult chapters of their lives. A lawsuit can feel overwhelming, and sometimes a small gesture of kindness can make a meaningful difference.

We're grateful for the trust our clients place in us, and we're committed to standing beside them every step of the way.

06/11/2026

Let’s do this!

If you or someone you know is an attorney that wants to do great work with great people in bite sizes with the potential for growth, this is for you/them!

Please share widely, especially with any rockstars that are a great potential fit!

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05/12/2026

Last week, our Founder, Gabrielle Vázquez, was honored to receive the Inspiring Women of Iowa Character Award and had the opportunity to speak in front of more than 800 attendees.

At Vazquez Law Office, we believe leadership is rooted in integrity, service, resilience, and the way we show up for others, especially in the moments no one sees. This recognition reflects the kind of character-driven and people-first leadership Gabrielle brings to our team, clients, and community every day.

We are incredibly proud to celebrate this achievement and grateful for the mentors, leaders, organizations, and community members who continue to create opportunities that uplift and empower others.

A special thank you to the organizations and individuals who support this initiative year after year, including Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa, Lincoln Savings Bank, Jill Trobaugh, Derek Trobaugh, Beth Shelton, The Noll Wilson Group, Ivory House Photography, and Melissa Merrifield for the thoughtful nomination and support.

Congratulations, Gabrielle — and thank you for leading with integrity, compassion, and purpose.

04/22/2026

Last year, I walked into the Athene Beyond Boundaries Business Summit as an entrepreneurial hopeful, pondering the possibility of starting my own law firm. This year, I walked in with my own law firm and two awesome members of my team at my side: Trisha Hanson and Jordan Ask.

Twelve months ago, I was thinking about starting my firm. It was a seed of an idea, but one I had been preparing for and nurturing for decades. I walked into that conference last year and left in awe of the business owners and the community supporting them. I wondered how I fit in, how could I support these exciting efforts. I collected endless motivation, inspiration, strategy, and connections. I remember sitting in those sessions wondering what it would take to grow something real, sustainable, and rooted in service.

Coming back this year as a business owner with a team changed everything.

I experienced the summit not just as an attorney, but as a founder responsible for people, culture, and long‑term strategy.

Reggie Love opened day one with a message that hit differently: it's the people that matter most.

I then had the privilege of speaking on the legal panel "Protect Your Genius: Trademarks, Contracts, and Legal Must‑Knows for Entrepreneurs." My message there was simple: "Protect what you’re building while things are going well." Strong contracts and clear communication aren’t reactive tools, they’re foundations, and they avoid costly problems that threaten your business and your livelihood down the line.

Coach Carter closed the summit with reminders that leadership is about seeing the greatness in people and choosing hard work as a skill, not a circumstance.

Standing there with my team, a team that didn’t exist last year, was the real full‑circle moment. We’re building something intentional, something grounded, something that will last. And we're doing it with the support of the communities we serve.

I am grateful to Chase for bringing my staff to join me, to the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce for hosting and putting me on that panel, and to all of the businesses and community members who attended, shared, and sponsored. THANK YOU!!

I am proud of our team and the work we’re doing to build Vázquez Law Office to provide the business legal services our business communities need.