Amy Y. Jenkins

Amy Jenkins brings 30 years of employment law experience to MGC, and chairs the firm’s Employment Law practice group. She handles all aspects of employment law, including litigation pending in federal and state courts, and claims pending with state and federal agencies, including the EEOC, SHAC and DOL, as well as EPLI claims. Amy has extensive experience in drafting and evaluating policies, handbooks and contracts, and she regularly conducts trainings for clients, including anti-harassment training. Amy partners with employers to conduct internal compliance audits and routinely counsels clients in matters related to hiring, terminations, wage and hour issues, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful discharge, non-compete agreements, trade secrets and other issues.

Amy is a South Carolina Supreme Court Certified Specialist in Labor & Employment Law, a Certified Mediator and a Certified Litigation Management Professional through Claims Litigation Management Alliance (CLM). She is also the co-author of the chapter “Fair Labor Standards Act” included in Labor and Employment Law for South Carolina Lawyers, a book published by the South Carolina Bar. Amy is also invested in the firm’s diversity, equity and inclusion programs, and served as chair of its Belong @ MGC committee until June 2022, fostering a firm culture where talented individuals from all walks of life are recruited, empowered, included, respected and rewarded. Amy became the first female to be elected to the firm’s Management Committee in June 2022, where she provides insight and leadership for MGC.

Amy is married and has two children. In her spare time, she loves to travel, spend time with family, friends and her three dogs, attend live music events and exercise.