Author note: This is a portion of a speech I wrote to honor a great friend and mentor, Judge A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr. prior to his passing. Considering the timing of my recent award, I felt it would be okay to share it with you all again. Who is Judge Higginbotham? A devoted father, husband and son... Mentor... Brilliant Jurist... Acclaimed Historian... Dedicated Humanitarian... Revered Scholar... Dynamic Speaker... Outstanding Leader. A. Leon Higginbotham Jr. I have known