Corey Mac Kinnon
About Corey Mac Kinnon
Corey Mac Kinnon serves as the Chief Legal Officer at Cooke Inc. in Saint John, New Brunswick, where he has worked since 2022, bringing extensive legal experience from previous roles at J.D. Irving, Limited and several prominent law firms.
Work at Cooke
Corey Mac Kinnon has served as the Chief Legal Officer at Cooke Inc. since 2022. In this role, he plays a crucial part in executing the company's strategic plan as a member of the global leadership team. His responsibilities include leading mergers and acquisitions (M&A) teams to successfully execute complex acquisitions on a global scale. His position at Cooke reflects his extensive legal expertise and commitment to the company's growth and strategic initiatives.
Previous Experience in Legal Roles
Before joining Cooke Inc., Corey Mac Kinnon held several significant legal positions. He worked as General Counsel at J.D. Irving, Limited from 2017 to 2022, where he managed legal affairs for the organization. Prior to that, he was a Partner at Dentons from 2015 to 2017 and at Baker & McKenzie from 2014 to 2015, both in Toronto. His earlier experience includes a partnership at Heenan Blaikie from 2012 to 2014 and serving as an Associate at the same firm from 2004 to 2011.
Educational Background
Corey Mac Kinnon has a strong educational foundation in law and political science. He obtained his LLB from York University - Osgoode Hall Law School, where he studied from 2001 to 2003. He also participated in a Foreign Exchange program at Trinity College Dublin in 2003. Earlier, he earned a BA with First Class Honours in Political Science, History, and English from Mount Allison University from 1995 to 1999. Additionally, he completed a Master's degree in Political Science at Dalhousie University in 2000.
Legal Career Development
Corey Mac Kinnon's legal career began with his role as a Summer/Articling Student at Heenan Blaikie from 2002 to 2004. He subsequently progressed to an Associate position at the same firm, where he worked for seven years. His career trajectory includes significant roles at various prestigious law firms, culminating in leadership positions that have equipped him with extensive experience in corporate law and strategic legal management.