Ebony Thompson

[3][4] After law school, Thompson worked as a litigator at Venable LLP, where her great uncle is a partner.

[3][20] Since becoming acting city solicitor, Thompson has been responsible for bringing lawsuits against Allergan, CVS, Cardinal Health, Walgreens and Teva Pharmaceuticals for their role in perpetuating Baltimore's opioid crisis.

[21][22][23][24] As of 2025, Baltimore has received more than $600 million in restitution as a result of lawsuits Thompson brought against drug manufacturers and distributors, said to be the largest in the city's history.

[4] In addition to her legal work, she served eight years in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and practices karate.

[30] In January 2025, Thompson was appointed grand marshal of Baltimore's Martin Luther King Jr. parade, under the theme, "Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers".