Local Attorney to Share her Inspiring Message:       The Power of Struggle  

Shreveport, LA— Jacqueline Scott, attorney-at-law, is “a force to be reckoned with.”  She is a single parent and thriving entrepreneur, and has built a successful law practice in Shreveport, which continues to expand.  Her fight for the cause of justice has landed her major liability cases.  These cases involved severe injuries, wrongful death suits on behalf of the mentally and physically disabled patients, nursing homes, medical malpractice and pharmacy negligence.   Scott was recently inducted into the Southern University Law School’s Hall of Fame and now serves on the law school’s Chancellor’s Advisory Board.  She is admitted to practice law before the Louisiana Supreme Court, Federal Court-Western District of Louisiana and Court of Appeals and Federal, State and Municipal Courts.   Scott will share her inspiring message “The Power of Struggle” at the upcoming Minority Business Council Meeting.  Scott’s presentation will be a testament to how it is never too late to live your dream and how struggles empower you to greatness. 

   The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 16^th at the University Club, 401 Market Street, downtown Shreveport.  Seating is limited and reservations are appreciated.  Admission is $15 per person for reservations received by Tuesday, August 14^th and $18 at the door.  RSVP to mbc@shreveportchamber.org with your name, company name, address, and telephone number.  Admission will be collected at the door and no shows will be billed.  Make checks payable to Minority Business Council. 

   The Minority Business Council (MBC) is a program of the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce which provides a forum for the development and enhancement of minority-owned and operated businesses in Northwest Louisiana.  Regular participation in the MBC is a benefit of membership in the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce and involves numerous minority-owned companies that offer a diverse range of products and services as well as firms who are seeking to do business with minority-owned firms.  To learn more about the MBC and the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce visit us on-line at www.shreveportchamber.org or call 318.677.2510.