BALTIMORE, MD. (Thursday, November 17, 2022) - Today, the Scott Administration announced the planned retirement of City Solicitor Jim Shea, Esq. effective January 13, 2023. Current Deputy Solicitor Ebony Thompson, Esq. will become the new City Solicitor upon Shea's departure.
"In Jim, my administration has been blessed with the opportunity to have a highly-respected and accomplished legal practitioner offer invaluable insight as our City Solicitor," said Mayor Brandon M. Scott. "Jim has been an instrumental member of my administration. His dedication to good lawyering, equity and accountability has served our city well during his time in the Law Department."
Prior to becoming City Solicitor in January 2021, Shea practiced law for more than 40 years, serving as the Managing Partner/Chairman of Venable LLP for 22 years before stepping down in February 2017. During his tenure, Venable grew from a regional firm generating less than $50 million in revenue to a top 100 Global Firm generating $500 million in revenue.
Currently serving as Deputy Solicitor, Thompson has proven herself to be an integral member of the Scott Administration. She has advanced Mayor Scott's legislative agenda in the Maryland General Assembly, negotiated and presented high-profile settlements for approval before the Board of Estimates, advocated for the City in Consent Decree...
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