Kadey B.J. Schultz

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Since articling in 1999 with a national insurer, my practice has focused on insurance defence litigation, anti-fraud investigations, and coverage disputes. I have significant arbitration, trial and appeal experience before the Superior Court, Divisional Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Canada, as well as FSCO, the LAT and WSIAT. I am your strategic business partner, combining big picture thinking with refined technical skills: delivering exceptional service and advice... and I love what I do.
My practice focuses on anti-fraud in the insurance space, together with accident benefits claims, tort defence, property disputes, coverage disputes, loss transfer and priority matters. I defend and prosecute against opportunistic and organized auto, property, life and health fraud.
I have been honoured with peer and industry acknowledgements, including the Lexpert Zenith Mid-Career Excellence Award, the Lexpert Rising Stars, Leading Lawyers under 40 Award, the Lexpert US/Canada Litigators to Watch, as well as the Canadian Defence Lawyers’ Exceptional Young Lawyer Award. I’ve been ranked as a Best Lawyer in Canada for Insurance Law since 2019.
In addition to my practice, I have been an adjunct professor at the University of Windsor Faculty of Law, teaching the Lawyer as Conflict Resolver, the Professional Identity and Legal Skills (PILS) and the Business of Law courses. I have also been Guest Faculty with the Education and Development Bureau of the OPP, The Ontario Police College and the Toronto Police Services. From 2002-2005 I was a professor with Brock University, having designed and taught the first Conflict Management in Policing university course in Canada with the Criminal Justice and Policing Bachelor of Arts program.
I am also a committed contributor to the insurance industry, having published and lectured extensively with numerous organizations such as the Ontario and Canadian Insurance Adjusters' Associations, the Insurance Institute, the Canadian Defence Lawyers Association, RIMS Canada, the Ontario Bar Association and Osgoode Hall's Professional Development Programme. I worked closely with the Medical-Legal Society of Toronto serving in my last capacity as the 1st Vice President.
Volunteering is a very important part of my life. I am a member of the WICC Gala Committee and volunteer/fundraise with several charities. My primary fundraising focus is with Holland Bloorview Kids Rehab Hospital, working to raise funds for the Biggar Endowment in an effort to change the world for kids with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. I serve on the Board of Directors with the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation.
As a lawyer, mother, mentor, educator and thought leader, it is a privilege to be so engaged in my community and industry.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Partner, Schultz Frost LLP, Toronto (2015 - present)
Adjunct Professor, University of Windsor, Faculty of Law (2014 - 2020)
Partner, Hughes Amys LLP, Toronto (July 2009 - August 2015)
Associate, Dutton Brock LLP, Toronto (December 2000 - July 2009)
Mediator, Trainer and Consultant, Toronto (June 1998 - 2010)
Sessional Professor, Brock University, St. Catharines (Aug. 2002 - Jan. 2005)
Student-at-law, Royal & SunAlliance, Toronto (July 1999 - June 2000)
EDUCATION
Year of call: 2001
Certified Risk Manager, Canadian Risk Management & GRMI designation, University of Toronto (2018)
Master of Laws LL.M., Osgoode Hall Law School (2003)
Bachelor of Laws LL.B., University of Windsor, Faculty of Law (1999)
Bachelor of Arts B.A., (Political Science and Theater & Performance) McGill University (1996)
AWARDS
Recognized as a Best Lawyer in Canada in Insurance Law, by Best Lawyers (2019 - 2023)
Winner, Lexpert Zenith Mid-Career Excellence Award (2018)
Winner, Lexpert Rising Stars, Leading Lawyers under 40 in Canada (2015)
Finalist for Lexpert's Rising Stars Top 40 under 40 (2014)
Exceptional Young Lawyer Award, Canadian Defence Lawyers Association (2010)
Dorothy Waddicor Award in Alternative Dispute Resolution, University of Windsor, Faculty of Law (1999)
John W. Whiteside Award for Contribution to the Faculty of Law, the Community and the Legal Profession, University of Windsor, Faculty of Law (1999)
Over the last decade, Kadey has participated in a variety of fundraising activities, including an annual event called Music Heals at the Toronto Hard Rock Café that has helped raise over $295,000.
"As a mother with a son who suffers from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, generating awareness and raising funds to support the quality of life of kids with DMD is part of what I do every day."