Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen has taken on a higher national profile with his election as vice president of the National Association of Attorneys General.

Jepsen was elected to the position last week at a national meeting of the group in Michigan. If Jepsen, 59, is reelected this fall as Connecticut attorney general, he would automatically ascend to the presidency of the national organization. The National Association of Attorneys General often initiates and coordinates national litigation on consumer issues and other matters.