EmpowerHER: Navigating Legal Pathways and Entrepreneurial Success

Name: EmpowerHER: Navigating Legal Pathways and Entrepreneurial Success
Start: 2024-10-08T18:30:00-07:00
End: 2024-10-08T20:30:00-07:00
Location: 2226A Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA, United States, California 94115

Schedule

Tue Oct 08 2024 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

2226A Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA, United States, California 94115 | San Francisco, CA

In honor of National Women's Small Business Month, Junior League of San Francisco is excited hear from two amazing entrepreneurs: Jennifer R. Leal and Lindsey S. Mignano.
This event is open to the public so please join us as we learn more about their entrepreneurial journeys.
If you’re a prospective member planning to attend, we would love to have you! Please note that registration is required here: https://sanfrancisco.jl.org/events/register-join-jlsf-for-a-womens-entrepreneurs-discussion/.
Jennifer R. Leal, an American Indian descendant from the Washoe Tribe of California and Nevada, founded the Field of Tribal Courts (FOTC). Jennifer will share her unique journey in establishing FOTC, offering insights into choosing a business idea that aligns passion with talent and addressing the challenges she faced as a Tribal Court Consultant. This presentation complements Lindsey's legal guidance by providing a real-world example of business evolution, highlighting how entrepreneurs can navigate setbacks and achieve recognition in their fields.
Lindsey S. Mignano, cofounder of SSM, assists her business clients with business formation, expansion, M&A, and venture financing. She will present a comprehensive overview of the legal structures available to emerging and small businesses. From LLCs to C Corporations, Lindsey will discuss the key considerations for entrepreneurs, including financing, taxation and QSBS concerns, liability, and corporate formalities.
The Junior League of San Francisco, Inc. welcomes all women who value our mission to advance women's leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.
Our Focus Area is bridging the gap of Essential Needs in the San Francisco community. Essential Needs encompasses a number of issues, but we target our work within three pillars: Housing, Food, and Basic Personal Necessities.
Learn more about us at sanfrancisco.jl.org.