Amy Y. Jenkins
About Amy Y. Jenkins
Amy Y. Jenkins is a lawyer based in Mount Pleasant, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. Amy Y. Jenkins is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
- Employment Law - Individuals
- Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - ERISA
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: McAngus Goudelock & Courie LLC
Education: University of Virginia, J.D., graduated 1997
Location: Mount Pleasant, SC
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