Arnold Simpson Named 2009
Outstanding Lawyer of the Year
by Kentucky Bar Association

State Rep. Arnold Simpson of Covington receives
2009 Outstanding Lawyer of the Year Award
from outgoing KBA President Barbara D. Bonar

Covington resident and attorney Arnold Simpson received the 2009 Outstanding Lawyer of the Year Award at the Kentucky Bar Association’s annual convention for exemplary service to the legal community and sustained involvement in the communities that brings honor to the profession.

Rep. Simpson served four years as City Manager of Covington before his election to state representative from the 65th legislative district in Kenton County in 1993.

In addition to his law practice and legislative duties, which includes membership on the prestigious Appropriations & Revenue Committee, Rep. Simpson serves on the Advisory Board for Northern Kentucky University’s Newman Club and the Kentucky Local Correctional Facilities Construction Authority & Citizens Advisory Committee for the Campbell Regional Juvenile Detention Center.

During his career in public service, Rep. Simpson has also served on more than 20 additional advisory boards for community organizations “touching all aspects of community life, including the arts, education, public safety, business development, civil service, legal services for the poor, child protection, the YMCA and Boys & Girls Clubs,”

KBA President Barbara Bonar said. “Arnold, we are so proud that you represent not only our community, but our Kentucky bar by the great examples you have set in leadership.”

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