Judge Higgins was elected Circuit Court Judge, Division Four, in September 2010
Education: B.A., Criminal Justice, University of Memphis J.D., University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law higgins_pic_smallCROPPED.jpg Professional Affiliations: National Bar Association, Ben F. Jones Chapter (President 2006) Memphis Bar Association Memphis and Shelby County Bar Foundation - Fellow and Board Member Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. National Association for Advancement of Colored People Tennessee Trial Judges Association American Bar Association Southwest Community College Paralegal Studies Board Leo F. Bearman, Sr. American Inn of Court Career Experience: Attorney, Law Offices of Gina C. Higgins and Viola E. Johnson Assistant Shelby County Divorce Referee Assistant Judge Advocate General, Unites States Naval Reserves Associate, Law Office of Charles E. Carpenter Assistant Judge Advocate General, Unites States Navy (Active Duty) Special Assistant to Dean for Minority Students, University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law Law Clerk, Law Office of Herman E. Morris Paralegal/Law Clerk, East Arkansas Legal Services Secretary/Paralegal, Memphis Area Legal Services