Reply March 12, 2021 Wednesday in the City Hall Ceremonial Room, Mayor Brandon M. Scott officially appointed Jim Shea to the role of City Solicitor. The appointment follows Monday's City Council confirmation of Shea. Subscribe Shea has served the Scott administration as Acting City Solicitor since January. As City Solicitor, Shea will lead the Law Department and serve as legal advisor to the City. By Charter, he will also serve as a member of the Board of Estimates. "Jim brings unmatched legal and civic experience to City Hall, and he is committed to charting a new course for Baltimore," said Mayor Brandon M. Scott. "His dedication to good lawyering, equity and accountability will make him an effective City Solicitor and critical part of my team as we work to build a better city."