Brenda Higley

Brenda Higley is an experienced legal professional currently serving as the Litigation Paralegal Manager at Perkins Coie LLP since November 2021. In addition to this role, Brenda has been a member of the Advisory Board for the Paralegal Certification Program at the University of Washington Professional & Continuing Education since May 2011. Previous leadership positions include various roles in the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Puget Sound Chapter from April 2000 to March 2022, Firm Administrator at Peterson Russell Kelly Livengood PLLC from March 2016 to July 2021, and Legal Staff Manager at Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP from July 2008 to February 2016. Additional professional experience includes serving as Director of Bar Relations for ALA from 2009 to 2010, Office Administrator at McKay Chadwell PLLC from September 1999 to July 2008, Paralegal at Lane Powell PC from 1994 to 1999, and Legal Assistant at the United States Attorneys' Offices from 1990 to 1994. Brenda holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism/History from Western Washington University, earned between 1985 and 1989, and a high school diploma from C.M. Russell High School.