Mr. Shultz earned his Bachelors' degree in Political Science from the University of California, Irvine. He achieved a place on the dean's list each quarter of attendance and obtained membership in the Tau Sigma honor society. Further, he had extensive physical therapy coursework and practical experience during his undergraduate days.

Mr. Shultz thereafter attended law school at Gonzaga University School of Law. During his time in law school, Mr. Shultz attained membership in Phi Delta Phi Honors Fraternity and was a finalist in Gonzaga's negotiations competition. He also qualified as a Rule 9 Intern, handling matters on the criminal misdemeanor docket. Further, Mr. Shultz clerked for Judge Richard Roberts at the Office of Administrative Hearings in Washington State, participating in the drafting of ALJ decisions.

Mr. Shultz joined the firm as an associate attorney in 2009, practicing in the firm's workers' compensation section.