Experience and Education
Wesley Shields was born in Churchhill, Manitoba and moved to British Columbia in 1969. He grew up in the Fraser Valley where he attended the Fraser Valley College. Mr. Shields also attended Simon Fraser University, Queens University, and the University of British Columbia. While attending University, Mr. Shields obtained a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree, Masters of Public Administration degree and a Bachelor of Laws degree.
Mr. Shields articled in Vancouver and became a Member of the Law Society of British Columbia in 1990 when he was called to the Bar. Mr. Shields has practiced law in the Kelowna area since that time.
Married with two children, Mr Shields also coaches soccer and is active in hockey, golf and outdoor recreational activities.
Mr. Shields' practice is primarily in the area of Family Law, Personal Injury and Estate Litigation.
Community Activities
- President of The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce
- Central Okanagan Brain Injury Society (past director)
- Westbank Kinsmen Club (past director)
- Kelowna Crime Stoppers Society (past director)
- Citizens Against Child Exploitation (past director)
- Association of Injured Motor Cyclists
- B.C. Coalition of People With Disabilities
- Occasional lecturer at UBC Okanagan
Professional Activities
- Member of The Law Society of British Columbia
- Member of the Estate & Family Law sub-sections of the Canadian Bar Association
- Past President of the Kelowna Bar Association
- Member of the Board of Governors of the Trial Lawyers Association of BC
- Occasional lecturer for the Trial Lawyers Association of BC
- Past elected member of the Canadian Bar Association (B.C. Branch) for Yale County
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