Gerald A. Neal

Family

Wife: Kathy; 2 Children: Brandon, Kristin,

EDUCATION

Attended, Political Science, University of Michigan, 1972-1973
JD, Brandeis School of Law, University of Louisville, 1972
BA, Kentucky State University at Louisville, 1967
Attended, Simmons College of Kentucky

POLITICAL EXPERIENCE

Candidate, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate, District 33, 2024
Minority Floor Leader, Kentucky House of Representatives, 2023-present
Minority Caucus Chair, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate, 2015-2016
Senator, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate, District 33, 1989-present

COMMITTEES

Appropriations and Revenue Committee
Budget Review Subcommittee on Education
Committee on Committees
Education Committee
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue
Joint Committee on Education
Joint Committee on Judiciary
Judiciary Committee
Legislative Oversight and Investigations Committee
Legislative Research Commission
Public Pension Oversight Board
Rules Committee
Subcommittee on Education Assessment and Accountability Review

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Attorney/Owner, Gerald A. Neal & Associates, Attorneys at Law, Limited Liability Company (LLC), 1973-present
Assistant Safety Director, City of Louisville

RELIGIOUS, CIVIC, AND OTHER MEMBERSHIPS

Member, Executive Committee, National Black Caucus of State Legislators, 2002-present
Vice Chair, National Black Caucus States Institute, 2001-present
Chair, Louisville/Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District, 1984-1989
Vice President/Regional Director/Chair, National Bar Association, 1980-1981
President, Kentucky Bar Association, 1979
Member, Louisville Urban League
Member, Kentucky Bar Association Poverty Commission
Member, Kentucky Bar Association, 1973-present