Iryll Robbins-Umel

Iryll Robbins-Umel brings years of federal and state experience, shaped by her work resolving complex workplace disputes today. She developed a strong record of handling discrimination, harassment, and retaliation matters, guiding employees and agencies through demanding legal processes. Her approach emphasizes clarity, fairness, and practical resolutions for people facing difficult employment-related challenges.

Iryll earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, San Diego before completing her Juris Doctor at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law with a concentration in Critical Race Studies. Her academic path built the analytical foundation that supports her steady, informed approach to employment matters.

Iryll strengthened her expertise during nearly eight years as an Administrative Judge at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, where she oversaw extensive caseloads. She conducted hearings, issued decisions, and mediated negotiations, helping federal employees navigate claims efficiently while ensuring careful, balanced evaluations of evidence presented in each proceeding she managed with diligence.

Iryll also brought valuable insight from her earlier service as a General Attorney with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration. In that position, she represented the agency in employment matters, providing guidance and defending its interests while sharpening skills that later supported her judicial decision-making in complex workplace disputes.

Iryll built further experience serving the State of California Labor Commissioner’s Office as a Deputy Labor Commissioner II. She held hearings involving private employers accused of unpaid wages, overtime, and vacation pay. Her work helped employees pursue owed compensation and ensured employers were held accountable under applicable state workplace requirements.

Iryll Robbins-Umel applies the insight gained from her diverse government roles to support people working through challenging employment issues. She draws on her deep experience with hearings, negotiations, and case analysis to offer thoughtful guidance rooted in fairness. Her career reflects consistent dedication to clear reasoning, careful review, and practical outcomes for those she serves.

Law Office Affiliations

• Senior Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Angel J. Horacek, PC
• Member, The State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California

Education

• University of California
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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