CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Scenic City Women’s Network (SCWN) is excited to announce Amanda Jelks, attorney, Jelks Law, PLLC, as guest speaker for the August Marketplace Luncheon Thursday, August 24, Noon, at Mountain City Club (729 Chestnut St., in Chattanooga). A delicious buffet and dessert will be served.
About Amanda Jelks:
Amanda is a Chattanooga native who attended the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga for undergrad and the University of Memphis for law school, both on academic scholarships. She had the distinct pleasure of working with the corporate legal department of Pinnacle Airlines (now known as Endeavor Air).
She founded Jelks Law in the summer of 2015. Her practice focuses primarily on providing peace of mind to entrepreneurs and small business owners through her business legal services and estate/succession planning. As a business owner, she understands the legal concerns of business owners and has a real world view of what it takes to operate a successful business.
A motivational speaker, since 2001, Amanda has given motivational talks to diverse audiences at schools, colleges, churches, and nonprofits to help individuals overcome tremendous odds to reach their maximum potential.
She serves on the Board of Directors for the City of Chattanooga’s Health, Educational and Housing Facility Board, Chattanooga Women’s Leadership Institute, and the Tennessee Law Association for Women. Amanda has also served on the advisory boards for the Diversity and Inclusion Committee of the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce and the MOMentum Network. From 2013 to 2016, Amanda served on the board of directors for Chattanooga Room in the Inn, a homeless shelter for women and children which supplies women with the resources necessary to end the cycle of homelessness. She is also a former board member of the Chattanooga Theatre Centre.
This event is open to the public. Space is limited and registration ends August 22. Register online at SCWN.org, or call (423) 698-6262 for registration fee and information. (Registration link: August Marketplace Luncheon: https://www.scwn.org/events/august-luncheon)