Jacques Shore is a partner in the international law firm of Gowling WLG. Mr. Shore is a published author and artist. His published works include articles on the law and public policy, op-eds, as well as three children’s books, and an illustrated book of short stories. Mr. Shore has been a member of The Writer's Union of Canada since 2002.

An advisor to numerous Canadian and international companies on legal, government and public-law issues, Mr. Shore has also acted as a chief negotiator for the federal government. His practise also addresses a variety of public policy issues including regulatory and the cultural fields.

A strong advocate of the importance of preserving, promoting, and enhancing our national heritage and culture, Mr. Shore is one of the proud founders of the Library and Archives of Canada (LAC) Foundation, and is past-Chair of the LAC Foundation Board. Mr. Shore is also a past Chair of the Board of Governors of Carleton University, Ottawa. He is President of the Ottawa Titans Field of Dreams Foundation (devoted to helping underprivileged children and youth) and one of the owners of the Ottawa Titans Baseball Club. Mr. Shore is also co-founder and active member of Operation Abraham, a group which has assisted victims of the Taliban escape Afghanistan.

Called to the Bar in Ontario, Quebec, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, Mr. Shore graduated civil law from the Université de Montréal and common law from McGill University. He was appointed to the Order of Canada as a Member in 2022 "for his numerous professional and volunteer contributions as a distinguished lawyer and negotiator".

Mr. Shore is married to Donna Shore, a family physician; they have three daughters.