"A Harvard law graduate, Smith previously worked for the city of San Leandro as an assistant city attorney. He was then hired by the city of Antioch in 2019, where he became the first African-American city attorney appointed there and served until his resignation in January 2025."
"Smith, of Redwood Public Law, will replace outgoing Brentwood City Attorney Katherine Wisinski, whose last day is March 7. After working with the city of Brentwood for nearly eight years, Wisinski will be leaving the role she has had since 2024 to become assistant city attorney for the city of Pleasanton."
"According to a staff report, Smith's compensation will be based on an hourly billing rate, with a cap not to exceed $250,000 for his legal services. Funding will come from the 2025-2026 general fund operating budget."
Brentwood City Council unanimously approved Thomas Lloyd Smith as interim city attorney, effective after Katherine Wisinski's departure on March 7. Wisinski, who served since 2024 after nearly eight years with the city, is transitioning to assistant city attorney for Pleasanton. Smith, a Harvard law graduate from Redwood Public Law, previously served as assistant city attorney in San Leandro and as city attorney in Antioch, where he was the first African-American appointed to that position. His compensation will be hourly billing capped at $250,000, funded from the 2025-2026 general fund. Peckham and McKenney executive recruitment firm will identify candidates for the permanent position.
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