Municipal Court, Division 1

Judge-Kenya-Hooks-Headshot

The Honorable Kenya Hooks

Previous Employment

 

Chief Prosecutor, City of Memphis, 2019-2022
Blight Prosecutor Attorney, City of Memphis, 2016-2019

Prosecutor Attorney, City of Memphis, 2013-2016
Attorney, Bruce Turner, PLLC, 2010-2013
Legal Assistant, Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks (of Counsel), Wyatt, Tarrant and Combs, 2004-2010

Branch Manager, Regions Bank, 2003-2004

Branch Manager, National City Bank, 1996-2002

Education

 

Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, 2008

Hampton University, 1996

Membership(s)

 

International Association of Women Judges
Association of Women Attorneys
Memphis Bar Association
National Bar Association – Ben F. Jones Chapter

Community Involvement

 

Beale Street Strategic Planning Committee

Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change, Board Member

Dress for Success, Board Member

Krysalis, Past Board Member

Memphis Bar Foundation – board member

Neighborhood Preservation, Inc./The Works – past board member

Jack and Jill of America, Inc. – Memphis Chapter

Junior Achievement, Volunteer

REACH Memphis, board member

Shelby County Environmental Court Foundation – board member