The Principles that define my Practice: Education. Guidance. Empowerment. 
Audra M. Bayer
The Principles that define my Practice: Education. Guidance. Empowerment. Audra M. Bayer
Audra is an experienced family lawyer who has been practicing since 2000, when she was first called to the Bar in Manitoba. She has practiced in British Columbia since 2012 and is currently based in FH&P Lawyers’ West Kelowna office. Over the past two decades, she has built a strong and reputable practice focused on education-led approaches and mediation in high-conflict cases, particularly where family violence, mental health, and substance misuse are contributing factors. Her work also includes the litigation and mediation of complex asset division and income determination and support issues in high-net-worth matters.
As a trained mediator, Audra understands the emotional and practical complexities of family law. She is also a collaborative law practitioner. Throughout her career, she has served in numerous professional leadership roles, including on the Canadian Bar Association’s National Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, as Co-Chair of the Okanagan Family Bar Section, and as a member of the CBA National Family Section. Her contributions also extend to work with CLEBC as a Family Violence Training Coach and service as Executive Liaison to the Court Services Committee, Equality & Diversity Committee, and R.E.A.L. Committee, as well as a member of Provincial Council. Most recently, Audra has been appointed to the CBABC Advisory Committee to Judicial Council.
Audra has been a frequent speaker on family law topics for organizations including the Canadian Bar Association, the Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia, the Federation of Law Societies National Conference, and the BC Notaries Association.
Deeply passionate about her work, Audra has adopted her father’s “straight shooter,” down-to-earth approach to advocacy and communication. She recognizes the immense responsibility that comes with representing clients and is committed to a “children-first” model. She works closely with a range of para-professionals—including parenting coaches, parenting coordinators, substance-use specialists, counsellors, business valuators, and other financial experts—to ensure comprehensive and effective support for every case.
When she isn’t practicing law, Audra enjoys spending time in her garden, exploring Okanagan hikes, playing guitar, listening to music, reading, and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and her four rescued animals.
Audra Bayer has been the recipient of the Martindale Hubbell Client Distinction Award for Excellence in Client Service in 2013 and 2015.
TESTIMONIALS
“Audra is, without hesitation, the most professional, knowledgeable, classy, down-to-earth and compassionate person that I have had the pleasure to work with. From the time I first walked into her office a year ago I felt safe and confident that she REALLY knows and reads the situation and gave me excellent advice at all levels. Her work is beyond thorough – she identified numerous factual errors from the opposition which certainly saved the day for me. There are no words to realistically describe this amazing lawyer – the world needs more like her. The support staff there, especially Karsten and Deb are very warm and caring and go the extra mile to make a person feel comfortable and cared for. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
“She is experienced, fair and very knowledgeable. One of the most empowering women I have ever met and am enjoying working with her to keep my safe and find a healthy balance for my kids.”
“Audra guided me through a collaborative divorce. She was extremely knowledgeable, explaining her reasoning behind her concerns, comments and suggestions. Communication with her and her team was spot on. I always felt informed and even when I personally was not as engaged, I knew they were dealing with things behind the scenes. Audra is very tenacious, and it likely had an overwhelmingly positive outcome on my collaborative process-no stone left unturned. Work quality was great, no issues and value was worth every cent. Highly recommended – in fact, I have already personally recommended her a number of times.”
“Audra’s voice of reason really helps when you are on the edge…you will positively know that you are in good hands and can get through this. The one word to describe Audra is “genuine”.”
Audra is a strong advocate for mediation and collaborative parenting, keeping the best interests of the child first & foremost. She provided clear, honest opinions and direction. She is knowledgeable, compassionate and dedicated to her clients.