About Us:

Cori L. McGuire Law Corporation

Welcome to KelownaLawyer.com, the legal practice of Cori L. McGuire. With a legal career spanning 28 years, Cori is a dedicated parenting coordinator in Kelowna, British Columbia.

Meet Cori L. McGuire, Lawyer & Parenting Coordinator

Cori L. McGuire has been a cornerstone of the British Columbia legal community since her call to the Bar in 1998. Her career is defined by her leadership in the Canadian Bar Association (CBA), where she has served as Past Chair of the Okanagan Family Law Section, and both the National Family Law Section and the National Child and Youth Section.

Professional Expertise & Certifications:

• Family Law Arbitrator: Accredited by the Law Society of BC (2013).
• Parenting Coordinator: A specialized practice since 2008, helping high-conflict families navigate co-parenting challenges.
• Family Law Mediator: Accredited since 2002, focusing on collaborative and consensual dispute resolution.
• Child Advocate: Lawyer representing both the best interests of young children and a traditional advocate for older children with views in matters that affect them.
• Child Interviewer: performing specialized interviews to ensure children’s views are heard in court processes since 1997.
• Collaborative Lawyer: Trained in interest-based negotiation to resolve disputes without court intervention.

Leadership & Education

Cori is not just a practitioner; she is a teacher and a policy-shaper. She has served as a Guest Lecturer at UBCO and has presented and moderated national workshops on family law issues through the CBA.

Her advocacy extends to legislative reform, having assisted in the drafting of numerous policy papers through the CBA including submissions on the BC Family Law Act, family violence reforms, and the inclusion of children's participation in justice processes.

Academic Background:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB): University of Western Ontario / University of British Columbia.
• Master of Arts (Sociology): McMaster University.
• Post-Baccalaureate Diploma (Criminology): Simon Fraser University.
• Bachelor of Arts: University of Saskatchewan

While I hold these qualifications, my role as Parenting Coordinator in any specific case is strictly facilitative and limited to the functions authorized by the court.

Community Involvement

We believe in giving back to the community we serve. Cori L. McGuire is a proud supporter and chaperone of Immaculata's Philippines Mission trip in 2026, an avid volunteer with the BC Parenting Coordinator Roster Society, and a past supporter and  volunteer for the Kelowna Rider Cider Ride for Autism. Cori  has supported West Coast LEAF as a workshop facilitator.

Contact Me

If you are seeking a legal professional who combines decades of high-level expertise with a trauma-informed, person-centered approach, we are here to help.

Cori L. McGuire Law Corporation serves all of British Columbia.