William S. Helfand has amassed a significant record of success in the federal district and appellate courts in Texas as well as throughout the United States. He has tried well over 125 cases to juries and has also conducted many bench trials and arbitrations, many of which are of regional or national significance. Mr. Helfand leads Chamberlain Hrdlicka’s labor, employment and civil rights litigation group. Prior to joining the firm, he was a name partner in a Houston, Texas law firm. Mr. Helfand’s labor and employment law practice focuses on the defense of both public and private employers throughout Texas and the United States. He has achieved considerable success in the defense of labor and employment cases of all types. He is actively involved in labor, employment and civil rights and governmental liability training as well as training of employers and managers, governmental officials and employees. He speaks frequently on these topics to peer and professional groups such as the Texas State Bar, the Texas Municipal League and the Texas Council Risk Management Fund. In addition, he has served as an adjunct instructor for Sam Houston State University’s law enforcement and corrections management professional development programs. |