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
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
