Lisa Y. Settles

Lisa Y. Settles is a legal professional with extensive experience in labor and employment law, currently serving as Chief Solicitor for the City of Baltimore since March 2024. Prior to this role, Lisa held positions as Deputy General Counsel for Harford County Public Schools and Of Counsel at Jackson Lewis P.C. In a notable 20-year tenure at Pessin Katz Law, P.A., Lisa managed all phases of civil litigation for public and private employers. Earlier roles include coordination of compliance as an Associate Attorney at Baltimore County Public Schools and serving as an Assistant Court Monitor for the Office of the Federal Court Monitor. Lisa possesses a Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law, a Master of Public Administration from the University of Baltimore, and a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication from Towson University.