Kimberly Newton
About Kimberly Newton
Kimberly Newton serves as Senior Legal Counsel at Intact, a position she has held since 2020. She has extensive legal experience, including previous roles at Fernandes Hearn LLP and WeirFoulds LLP, and holds degrees from The University of Calgary and Queen's University.
Work at Intact Financial Corporation
Kimberly Newton has been serving as Senior Legal Counsel at Intact Financial Corporation since 2020. In this role, she provides legal guidance and support to various departments within the organization. Prior to her current position, she worked as Legal Counsel at Intact from 2019 to 2020. Her experience at Intact has contributed to her understanding of the legal landscape within the insurance industry.
Education and Expertise
Kimberly Newton holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree with Distinction from The University of Calgary, where she studied from 2001 to 2005. She furthered her education by obtaining a Juris Doctor degree from Queen's University, completing her studies from 2005 to 2008. This educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in both business and law, enhancing her expertise in legal matters.
Background in Legal Practice
Before her tenure at Intact, Kimberly Newton gained valuable experience in the legal field. She worked as an Associate at Fernandes Hearn LLP from 2010 to 2015, where she developed her legal skills over five years. Additionally, she served as a Student-at-Law at WeirFoulds LLP for ten months in 2008-2009. Her early career included a position as a Summer Student at Enbridge Gas Distribution in 2007.
Professional Experience Timeline
Kimberly Newton's professional journey in the legal sector spans over a decade. She began her career as a Student-at-Law at WeirFoulds LLP from 2008 to 2009. Following this, she worked at Fernandes Hearn LLP as an Associate from 2010 to 2015. Afterward, she joined Intact Financial Corporation as Legal Counsel in 2019, transitioning to her current role as Senior Legal Counsel in 2020.