Lian holds a Bachelor of Civil Law and a Juris Doctor from McGill University, where she also obtained a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She was called to the Québec Bar in 2022.

During her studies, Lian volunteered at the Legal Information Clinic at McGill and worked as a research assistant in transnational labour law. Prior to joining the firm in 2022, she articled at the Federal Court, where she gained experience in immigration and refugee law as well as in administrative law.

In her legal practice, Lian is interested in labour and employment law and human rights. She practices in English and in French.