Bench & Bar May/June 2026

2026 DISTINGUISHED AWARD RECIPIENTS Join us as we honor our distinguished award recipients during our annual banquet on June 11 th . Be sure to add the banquet dinner ticket to your registration to join the celebration.

CHIEF JUSTICE’S SPECIAL SERVICE AWARD Shawna Mitchell McKee

DISTINGUISHED JUDGE AWARD Judge Julie Reinhardt Ward Newport

DISTINGUISHED LAWYER AWARD Robert M. Hoffer Ft. Mitchell

PRESIDENT’S SPECIAL SERVICE AWARD Rep. Stephanie

JUSTICE THOMAS B. SPAIN AWARD Nichole Shelton Louisville

BRUCE K. DAVIS BAR SERVICE AWARD Stephen D. Wolnitzek Covington

DONATED LEGAL SERVICE AWARD Adam M. Russell Covington

A. Dietz Edgewood

8 may/june 2026