Helen Byrens is an associate in Best Best & Krieger LLP’s Los Angeles office. As a member of the firm’s Business practice group, Helen focuses her practice on employee benefits and tax law. Helen has specific experience advising clients on employee benefit programs, retirement programs and welfare benefit plans. Her tax work involves compliance with laws applicable to pension and health and welfare plans, tax-exempt entities and employment, and income and excise taxes.
 
While attending the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, Helen served as notes editor and staff editor of the Hastings Law Journal. She also participated in the Hastings Moot Court program, specifically the National Family Law Moot Court competition. Additionally, Helen participated in the Mediation Clinic and the Worker’s Rights Clinic during her time at Hastings.
 
Helen enjoys playing golf and tennis in her free time.
 
Education

• University of California, Hastings College of the Law, J.D.
• University of Arizona, B.S., Business Economics

 
Admissions

• California