As the founder of Lyceum Law, Joy provides legal services in commercial law, wills, estates and trust law, and immigration law to individuals, families, and entrepreneurs across Ontario and beyond. Joy oversees all legal matters at the firm, with a particular focus on estate planning and administration, business transactions, corporate matters, and complex immigration applications. Her areas of expertise include complex wills and powers of attorney, trust deeds, probate and estate administration, shareholder agreements, incorporation and corporate reorganizations, commercial lease, and purchase and sale of business, etc.

Joy is a certified Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) and a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). To achieve this goal, she dedicated three years to focused study and practice in trust and estate law and has developed strong, lasting connections within the TEP community. She is also an active member of Ottawa Estate Planning Council (OEPC).

Joy began her legal career in China as in-house counsel for Deutsche Bank. She moved to Canada and earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Ottawa and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2021. She holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Commercial Law from the University of Leicester, UK and a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Suzhou University, China.

Joy is deeply engaged in the Ottawa legal and arts community. She serves as Chair of the Multicultural Artists’ Coalition (MAC-CAM), is a Board Director at the Ottawa Chinese Community Service Centre (OCCSC), regularly speaks at events including the ones hosted by World Skills Employment Center and Immigrant Entrepreneur Canada (IEC). She is also a registered mentor of Futurpreneur Canada.

Joy lives in Ottawa with her family and is passionate about helping others navigate legal challenges with clarity, compassion, and confidence.

Eileen (Xianqiu) Zhu is an associate lawyer with a focus on wills and estate planning. She is known for her attentive listening and practical, client-centered approach, which enable her to build strong and lasting client relationships.

Prior to joining Lyceum Law, Eileen practiced patent law at an Ottawa intellectual property firm, where she developed valuable experience working with innovators, entrepreneurs, and businesses navigating complex legal matters.

She earned her Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Ottawa and holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering (M. Eng.) from the Harbin Institute of Technology in China.

Before pursuing her legal career, Eileen played a key role in developing telecommunications networks across Africa, collaborating with leading operators and contributing to high-profile engineering projects. This unique combination of legal, technical, and international experience allows her to approach complex issues with openness, strategic thinking, and practical judgment.

Outside the office, Eileen practices Krav Maga, a self-defence system with very little “art” and lots of action. She also enjoys reading, hiking, and watching Disney movies.