Iesha Ulrich is a member of the firm’s labor and employment law team. Iesha received her J.D. from Creighton University School of Law, where she also earned a concentration certificate in dispute resolution. She proudly serves as an At-Large Board Member of the Oregon Filipino American Lawyers Association (OFALA), where she supports the organization’s mission to advance the Filipino American legal community and promote diversity and inclusion within the profession.

Before joining Barran Liebman, Iesha gained valuable experience as a legal intern with the Washington County District Attorney’s Office, a research intern for Senator Megan Hunt in the Nebraska State Legislature, and a legal extern with the Commons Law Center in Oregon. Through these roles, she developed a strong foundation in legal research, policy analysis, and client advocacy across diverse practice areas.

Iesha’s employment law practice is driven by her passion for assisting employers with complex labor and employment matters through collaboration, creativity, and strategic problem solving. Iesha enjoys helping clients achieve practical and effective outcomes in the workplace through arbitration, negotiation, and mediation. Her practice includes representing employers in National Labor Relations Board matters and helping clients implement solutions that support stable and productive workplaces.

Outside the office, Iesha enjoys watching college basketball, pilates, and volunteering with Jesuit Portland’s campus ministry programs. She is also a proud military wife.

Professional Experience & Affiliations

• OFALA Oregon Filipino American Lawyers Association: Board of Directors 2026

• Creighton University: Assistant Director of Residential Life (2024-2025)

• Commons Law Center in Portland, Oregon: Legal Extern (2024)

• Washington County District Attorney’s Office: Law Clerk (2023)

• Nebraska State Legislature: Intern to Senator Megan Hunt (2022)

• Private Practice in Omaha, Nebraska: Law Firm Courier (2021-2022)

• Schlegel Center for Service & Justice: Project Leader & Office Worker (2020-2022)

• Creighton University Admissions Office (2019-2022)

Honors

• Creighton University: Dispute Resolution Concentration Certificate (2025)

• ABA Negotiation Competition: Regional Champion (2024)

• Creighton University: Negotiation Competition Champion (2024)

• Basic Mediation Training: Certificate Holder (2024)

• Carl J. Peter Scholarship Recipient (2024)

Representative Presentations

• 79th Midwest Political Science Association: Conference Presenter (2022)

Representative Publications

• “The Employer’s Dilemma: Managing Employee Speech and Social Media,” Portland HR Management Association Blog, October 21, 2025

• “Nebraska Case Summaries: Single Publication Rule,” Nebraska Lawyer Magazine, Vol. 28 No. 2 Author, 2025

• “Nebraska Case Summaries: Single Subject Rule” Nebraska Lawyer Magazine, Vol. 28 No. 2 Author, 2025

• “Protecting Trade Secrets — FTC’s Nationwide Ban on Non-Competes,” Cascade Business News, August 22, 2024

• “NLRB Finalizes Its Fair Choice & Employee Voice Final Rule,” Barran Liebman Electronic Alert, August 2, 2024

• “A New Standard: The Impact of Muldrow v. City of St. Louis,” Daily Journal of Commerce, July 25, 2024

• “Affirmative Action in the Workplace: DEI Programs in the Aftermath of SFFA,” Cascade Business News, July 3, 2024

Academics

• Creighton School of Law (J.D., 2025): Dean’s List; Werner Institute Board for Alternative Dispute Resolution, President (2024-2025); Asian and Pacific Islander Law Society, Founder and President (2024-2025); ABA Negotiation Competition Team (2023-2025); Phi Delta Phi Honors Society (2023-2025); Labor & Employment Law Society (2023-2025)

• Creighton University (B.A., magna cum laude, 2022, Political Science): Dean’s List; National Political Science Honor Society; Theta Alpha Chapter (2019-2022); Big East Professional Development Award (2022)