Sumner Higginbotham

Sumner Higginbotham, CPA, CFE, is a highly skilled professional in forensic accounting and economics, currently serving as a Senior Consultant at J.S. Held LLC since February 2021. Between September 2017 and February 2021, Sumner contributed to Grant Thornton LLP as a Risk Advisory Senior Associate, with a focus on IT audit, controls audit, and financial standard advisory work, complemented by data analytics and visualization expertise. Previous positions at Grant Thornton included roles as Senior Associate, Advisory Associate, and Audit Intern, showcasing a progressive career trajectory in accounting and advisory services. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from William & Mary and a Master's degree in Accounting from the University of Virginia. Sumner also served as a Resident Assistant at William & Mary, demonstrating leadership skills during the undergraduate experience.