Meet Our Team
Meet Our Founder
Joy Wei, LL.M., TEP
Founder & Principal Lawyer
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.
Collaborating Professional
Ariadni Athanassiadis
Collaborating IP Lawyer & Patent Agent
Ariadni Athanassiadis is a Canadian intellectual property lawyer and patent agent operating under Kyma Professional Corporation . She provides complementary support to Lyceum Law through intellectual property (IP) and business-focused legal education, coaching, advisory, and drafting services for clients across diverse industries.
Ariadni assists with a wide range of business agreements and transactions—including asset sales, commissioned work, service, consulting, manufacturing, distribution, licensing, joint venture, and technology development arrangements.
She also helps creatives, innovators, and entrepreneurs protect and manage their intellectual property, from trade secrets and copyrights to patents in Canada and internationally.
When business disruptions or conflicts arise, she offers facilitation and mediation services to help clients resolve issues early and effectively.
Law Clerk & Licensed Paralegal
Jessie Zhan
Jessie has over two years of experience supporting clients and legal professionals in wills and estates, immigration law, and business law. She is also a licensed paralegal with the Law Society of Ontario and a Notary Public.
Currently pursuing her Juris Doctor (J.D.) at the University of Ottawa, Jessie previously completed her Master of Laws (LL.M.) there and holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Southwest University of Political Science & Law in China. She also completed the Paralegal Certificate program at Algonquin College, where she was named to the Dean’s Honours List.
Her professional experience has strengthened her ability to communicate clearly, manage competing priorities, and work collaboratively with clients and colleagues. She approaches her work with care, efficiency, and a strong sense of responsibility.
Outside of work and school, she enjoys hiking, crocheting, and spending time with her cat, Mabel.
Legal Assistant
Wen Yang
Legal Assistant
Wen Yang brings a strong business perspective to Lyceum Law, shaped by her background in economics and years of experience in Canada. Her understanding of local business practices and client expectations allows her to support the team with practical insight and a strong focus on client needs.
With extensive experience in administration and customer service, Wen is organized, detail-oriented, and dependable. She is committed to accuracy and professionalism, takes ownership of her work, and works with a collaborative, approachable style.
Her administrative expertise and client-focused mindset enable her to provide efficient, reliable, and high-quality legal support. Whether assisting clients, coordinating internal processes, or supporting legal matters behind the scenes, she plays an important role in ensuring a positive client experience.
Wen earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Carleton University and lives in Ottawa with her family.