City of Mississauga announces new City Solicitor and Director of Legal Services

The City of Mississauga is pleased to announce the appointment of Graham Walsh as the new City Solicitor and Director of Legal Services, September 16, 2024.

In this role, Walsh will report to the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), overseeing all aspects of the City’s Legal Services team. Walsh first joined the City of Mississauga in 2012 as legal counsel and has since managed a number of key legal portfolios at both the City of Mississauga and the Region of Peel. Most recently he served as the Regional Solicitor and Director of Legal Services for the Regional Municipality of Waterloo.

Walsh holds a Bachelor of Arts from King’s University College, Western University, a Master of Arts from the Royal Military College of Canada, and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Windsor the Faculty of Law. He has received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal and the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers. Additionally, he serves as the Vice-Chair of the Municipal Law Department’s Association of Ontario and is an alumnus of the Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference.

Beyond his legal career, Walsh is a Lieutenant-Colonel in the Canadian Army Reserve and the former Commanding Officer of the Toronto Scottish Regiment. In 2010, he was deployed to Afghanistan as part of Canada’s mission to rebuild Kandahar Province.

Quotes

“On behalf of Council, I wish to congratulate Graham on his new role as Mississauga’s City Solicitor. With his extensive experience across both municipal and private sectors, combined with a solid understanding of our organization, he is well-equipped to lead our Legal Services team with professionalism and excellence.” – Mayor Carolyn Parrish

“I’m very pleased to welcome Graham back to the City of Mississauga as our new City Solicitor. His experience, leadership skills, and deep understanding of municipal governance will be invaluable. Graham will provide essential legal guidance to the Council, senior leadership, and City staff as they continue to deliver the municipal programs and services residents rely on.” – Geoff Wright, City Manager and CAO

“I’m excited to return to the City and to apply my legal expertise and experience in this new role. It’s an honour to support the Mayor, Council, City Manager as well as staff and to contribute to key priorities and projects that are instrumental in shaping Mississauga.” – Graham Walsh

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