Marlena Mendez Higgins
Paralegal
Marlena joined the firm as paralegal in 2025 and assists in the Litigation practice. Throughout her career she has conducted in-depth research, managed document production and drafted documents among other responsibilities.
Practice Areas
Education & Admissions
Education
- Phoenix College (Paralegal Studies Certificate, 2009)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University (M.Ed. in Social Sciences, 2006)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University (B.A. in Criminal Justice, 2005)
Experience
- 2025-Present Hall Estill
- 2021-2025 The Rudnicki Firm
- 2017-2021 Fellers, Snider, Blankenship, Bailey & Tippens
- 2013-2017 Crowe & Dunlevy
- 2007-2013 Snell and Wilmer
- 206-2007 Ogletree Deakins
Honors & Awards
- Central Oklahoma Association of Legal Assistants Paralegal of the Year, July 2024
- National Association for Legal Assistants Affiliate Association Member Award, July 2023
Community & Professional Involvement
- Chair, Central Oklahoma Association of Legal Assistants, 2023-Present
- Bar & National Association for Legal Assistants for the Central Oklahoma Association of Legal Assistants, 2021-Present
- Member, National Association for Legal Assistants