Our Vision

To make legal services simple, accessible, and affordable for all.

Our Mission

To provide everyone with easy and affordable access to legal services through a seamless, innovative virtual platform.

Our Values

Ethical and Social Responsibility

We uphold strong ethical standards and social responsibility in all our practices.

Accessibility

We make our services accessible to every client, offering flexible payment plans and timelines that work for their situation.

Simplicity

We keep the process simple for our clients, removing unnecessary complexity so they always know what to expect.

Responsive Communication

We respond quickly and communicate clearly, so clients always feel heard and informed.

Meaningful Impact

We focus on delivering the results our clients want, driving real outcomes that matter to them.

Compassionate Support

We provide empathetic and compassionate support to our clients and team members. We put our clients at the center of everything we do, tailoring our approach to their unique needs and goals.

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Jianne Li

Executive Director

  • As Co-founder at V-Law, Jianne leads the transformation of traditional legal practices into efficient, purpose-driven virtual operations. Drawing from her extensive healthcare executive experience managing 150+ member teams, she brings proven expertise in streamlining operations and implementing transformative digital solutions. Her track record includes successfully executing large-scale change management initiatives and achieving full operational compliance through innovative policy implementation. A Master of Public Health graduate specializing in occupational wellness, Jianne is passionate about creating sustainable, human-centric work environments that prioritize both efficiency and wellbeing. Her bilingual capabilities in English and Mandarin enhance V-Law's ability to serve diverse legal communities. Through V-Law, she continues her mission of helping professionals thrive by combining technological innovation with workplace wellness.

Ray Dieno

Managing Lawyer (BC), JD

  • Raymond Dieno is a seasoned family and criminal lawyer with over 30 years of courtroom experience, known as "The Hammer" for his relentless advocacy and fearless cross-examination. He has defended clients in the most serious criminal matters across Western Canada—including multiple murder trials and dangerous offender applications—with an internally verified win rate of over 80%. Today, Ray brings that same precision and strategic clarity to his family law practice, supporting clients through high-conflict separations and emotionally charged disputes. His blended criminal-family background gives him a unique advantage in cases involving credibility disputes, protection issues, or complex evidence—making him the trusted choice when the stakes are highest.

Jemma Paynter

Legal Professional

  • Jemma is a legal professional whose career has taken her from Northern Ireland to Canada and back again. After graduating with a First-Class Honours law degree from Ulster University, she moved to Vancouver in 2016 to build her career, spending over a decade working across some of Canada's top law firms and in-house legal teams.

     

    Along the way, she has worked on everything from family law, criminal defence, construction disputes and insurance claims to commercial real estate deals and professional regulation matters, negotiating agreements with clients ranging from consulting for small businesses to global brands. She also teaches the next generation of paralegals as a curriculum developer and legal instructor across Canada.

     

    Outside of work, Jemma is a keen traveller and a lifelong music enthusiast with a particular love of pipe bands having played the bagpipes from a very young age.

Teresa Fang

Legal Administrative Coodrinator

  • Teresa steady hand behind V-Law’s administrative operations. With a background spanning startups, finance, car dealerships, and now law, she brings a rare mix of adaptability, professionalism, and a love for order. She thrives on making things run smoothly, meeting tight deadlines, and supporting clients with care and precision. After exploring different industries, Teresa found her true calling in the legal field—where her sharp attention to detail and commitment to client experience truly shine. When she’s not keeping V-Law organized, Teresa is likely on the golf course in the summer, perfecting her swing under the sun, or cozied up in winter with movies and warm blankets. She brings the same thoughtful, grounded energy to her work as she does to life outside the office.