Kathryn Whitehead

Kathryn is a founding partner of Ain Whitehead LLP.  Her practice is focused on two primary areas: Real Estate and Wills & Estates.   In addition to residential real estate purchases, sales, and mortgages, her real estate practice has a particular emphasis on private mortgage lending and mortgage enforcement. 

Regarding her Will practice, Kathryn assists clients by drafting Wills and Powers of Attorney for Property and Personal Care that reflect each client’s unique circumstances. Kathryn also has experience in complicated estate planning including primary and corporate wills, international wills, various testamentary trusts, such as Spousal, Family, and Henson, and Limited Powers of Attorney for Property for Professional Corporations. 

Kathryn has assisted many families through the transition of losing a loved one.  Her estate practice is focused on administration and involves assisting Estate Trustees through necessary court applications, accounting procedures, and dispositions to beneficiaries.  

Kathryn is proud to be the Central East Regional Lawyer Bencher for the Law Society of Ontario. Kathryn ran in the 2023 LSO Bencher Election as part of the Bencher Good Governance Coalition on a platform of well-rounded leadership, common sense and experience. Her goal is to provide a unique and diverse perspective to policies and issues raised at Convocation, and to ultimately encourage positive change within the profession. 

Kathryn is very active in both the local legal community and Barrie community. Kathryn is the Past President of the Simcoe County Law Association, as well as the Past President of the Barrie Real Estate Lawyers’ Association and the Estate Planning Council of Simcoe County. In the community, she is the President of the Barrie Community Foundation, member of the Almaguin Area Municipal Joint Compliance Audit Committee and a former Director of the Board of Directors of Gilda’s Club, which provides support for individuals and families with cancer. 

Kathryn originates from a farming community in Lambton County.  She obtained her Bachelor of Human Kinetics and Bachelor of Laws from the University of Windsor. In addition to graduating with honours, she was a varsity athlete with the University’s Indoor Track and Field Team, competing at the national and international levels.