Athena Kong joined Metcalfe, Blainey & Burns LLP in September 2022 as an articling student and was admitted to the Bar of Ontario in 2023.

Athena specializes in a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, with an interest in developing her expertise in commercial real estate.

Athena graduated with a Bachelor of Laws degree from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, where she also completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws program. She further pursued her legal education at the University of Toronto, earning a Master of Laws degree with high distinctions.

Before embarking on her legal career in Canada, Athena completed her legal training at a prestigious Hong Kong law firm that specialized in initial public offerings (IPOs). She also achieved admission as a Solicitor of the High Court of Hong Kong.

With fluency in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, Athena brings her diverse language skills to effectively communicate and serve a wide range of clients. Her international background and experiences contribute to her comprehensive understanding of legal issues in corporate and commercial law.

Education/Professional Qualification

Certificate of Qualification, National Committee on Accreditation by Federation of Law Societies of Canada

Solicitor of the High Court of Hong Kong (Non-practicing)

GPLLM, The University of Toronto

P.C.LL., The Chinese University of Hong Kong

LL.B., The Chinese University of Hong Kong