Continental Who's Who

Helene Horn Figman

Helene Horn Figman, Attorney at the Law Offices of Helene Horn Figman, P.C. (www.figmanlaw.com), was recently selected for membership in Continental Who’s Who and recognized as a Pinnacle Professional Member in the Legal Field. The accomplishments and achievements attained by Attorney Figman in the field of legal services warrants this recognition. A practicing attorney for over 30 years, Attorney Helene Horn Figman specializes in employment law and human resource management for the small and mid-size business, and assists with day-to-day employment issues such as drafting hiring documents (offer letters and employment contracts), customized employment policies, and termination documents, including severance agreements and general releases. She also advises on complex issues including demotions, reasonable accommodation, FMLA, exempt and non-exempt classifications, reductions in force, harassment, and discrimination. Attorney Figman creates and presents customized anti-harassment training programs for all types of business environments. Attorney Figman has been published by a number of publications, including the Journal of the Massachusetts Dental Society and IndustryWeek, and is frequently asked to speak at industry conferences. She also hosts a popular and long-running lunch and learn series called “Taking Care of Your Business.” She regularly represents employers in administrative matters; often before the M.C.A.D. (Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination.) A graduate of the University of Arizona (B.A.) and New England School of Law (J.D.), Attorney Figman also holds certificates in Human Resource Management Systems and Managing Disability Leave and Absence Issues, and has completed MCAD training to conduct anti-discrimination programs. She serves as an Arbitrator for the Legal Fee Arbitration Board for the Massachusetts Bar Association and is licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the State of Arizona. Attorney Figman is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, 1st Circuit, and before the United States Supreme Court. Attorney Figman served as an Administrative Hearings Officer for the Massachusetts Commission against Discrimination, and has presided over all full evidentiary hearings related to workplace discrimination; her decisions are published in the Massachusetts Discrimination Law Reporter. “I am honored at this recognition and am pleased to be included in this prestigious professional group,” said Figman. For more information please visit www.figmanlaw.com.