Kat Todd

Kat Todd, a partner at J Supple Law PC in San Rafael, California, practices law within California, focusing on health care defense. This includes defending medical professionals in civil litigation related to medical malpractice and representing health care professionals during board investigations.Originally from Edmonton, Canada, Ms. Todd pursued her undergraduate studies in psychology at Bishop’s University in Quebec, followed by a law degree from the University of Alberta, graduating in 1999. After completing a mandatory clerkship in Canada, she was admitted to the Alberta Bar in 2000. Ms. Todd's early career included playing elite rugby, participating in two Women’s Rugby World Cups and studying for the California Bar Exam simultaneously. Her athletic career included significant achievements in rugby and later roles as a rugby match official and coach until 2017.Relocating to the USA in 2001, Ms. Todd continued her law career in California, gaining admission to The State Bar of California in 2002. She initially worked with Dummit Briegleb in Sacramento, moving to Schuering Zimmerman & Doyle in 2007, where she became a partner in 2011. Her legal career is marked by her involvement in numerous trials across various medical specialties and her representation of large academic institutions in complex legal battles.Ms. Todd has retired from active sports but remains engaged in community and professional activities. She is an active member of multiple county bar associations and legal societies, and she contributes to the medical-legal field through lectures and serving on committees, such as the UC Davis Health Bioethics Committee.