Lisa Estes is an attorney and non-profit professional. She has worked for and advised non-profit Boards since 2001. A native of Charleston, South Carolina, Lisa worked in the real estate and lending industries before returning to the College of Charleston to complete her degree in English. She graduated from the University of South Carolina Law School and owned Estes Law Firm, LLC in Beaufort, South Carolina until returning to Charleston in 2010. Lisa offers a unique perspective to boards and staff as she is able to advise on all aspects of creating and managing non-profits from the ground up.Lisa provides legal solutions for individuals, businesses and non-profits of all types. Previous representations include Development implementation and organization, homeowner association consultation and collection, employment contract review and consultation, artist and artistic organization representation, including 501(c)3 creation and development.