Our Team

Harpreet is a dedicated legal professional and educator committed to advancing access to justice through legal practice, teaching, and community service. A proud alumna of the University of Windsor Faculty of Law, she has remained closely connected to the Faculty throughout her career. While in law school, Harpreet volunteered at Community Legal Aid (CLA), serving as a caseworker, senior caseworker, and group leader. After earning her joint Canadian and U.S. law degrees, she practiced family law, civil litigation, and estate litigation before returning to CLA as Review Counsel in 2014. Harpreet developed CLA's Family Law Practice Program, designing its academic curriculum and collaborating with faculty, the bench, the bar, and community partners to expand experiential learning opportunities for law students. As Acting Clinic Director, Harpreet oversees the delivery of essential legal services while preparing future lawyers for client-centred practice. In addition to her clinical leadership, Harpreet has taught as a sessional instructor at St. Clair College and continues to teach at the University of Windsor Faculty of Law, where she is committed to mentoring the next generation of legal professionals.

Lilian joined CLA as Review Counsel in 2015. She established the employment, consumer protection and elder law practice areas. Lilian’s practice always revolved around advocating for the vulnerable members of the community. Prior to joining CLA, Lilian primarily practised in the areas of civil, employment, estate and elder abuse litigation. She is passionate about advocating for the rights of the elderly. She holds a certificate in Elder Law from Osgoode Law School and is a member of the Windsor-Essex Elder Abuse Prevention & Resource Network. Lilian also conducted research on the topics of battered wife syndrome, patient rights and elder abuse. Beyond her legal practice, Lilian is a passionate educator, having taught as course instructor at the Elder College, and a sessional instructor at St. Clair College and Windsor law. She is also an Open Learning Digital Fluency Fellow. Lilian was a former board member on the Association for Canadian Clinical Legal Education and is currently an appointed Board Trustee for the John McGivney Children's Centre School Authority.

Adrian is a litigator by trade. A graduate from Windsor Law and Detroit Mercy, Adrian is also a CLA alumnus. Adrian supervises law students in all areas of clinic practice. He also assists some clients in ‘test cases’ which are areas of law not traditionally practiced at CLA. Before joining CLA as Review Counsel, Adrian was a litigation lawyer at national and international law firms in Toronto.

The Office Administrator, Law Clerk at Community Legal Aid coordinates the day-to-day operations of the clinic, ensuring the efficient delivery of legal services to clients and the smooth functioning of the office environment. They oversee administrative operations, office procurement, records management, client intake and scheduling processes, and financial administration, including trust account management and monthly reconciliations. They play a key role in developing and implementing office policies, procedures, and health and safety practices, serving as the clinic’s Health & Safety Officer. They support staff, students, and Review Counsel by managing correspondence, maintaining electronic and physical filing systems, preparing legal documents, and facilitating commissioner and notarization services. Through strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to operational excellence, the Office Administrator and Law Clerk helps ensure continuity, compliance, and high-quality service delivery within the clinic. 

The Receptionist and Law Clerk at Community Legal Aid provides reception services to clients and the general public. She schedules appointments, maintains the electronic calendar, responds to phone calls, emails and directs calls. Also while assessing the financial and subject matter eligibility for new clients and making appropriate referrals to other legal and community services. She performs conflict checks on all clients and opponents on potential files. Prepares notarizations of documents and commission of affidavits and statutory declarations. Responds to voicemail messages and distributes messages to relevant staff and students. Monitors the Community Legal Aid email inbox daily and forwards correspondence and communications to appropriate staff and students; print and saving to client electronic files and physical files. Type, edit, draft, copy and transcribe various correspondence and documents. Lastly, prepare and maintain physical client files, including closure of files and prepare for offsite storage as required. 

Starts August 4, 2026

Jagdeep Brar is a group leader at Community Legal Aid. In this role, Jagdeep assists with client intakes, legal research, and the drafting of correspondence across a wide range of practice areas. In 2024, he graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Justice Studies from the University of Guelph-Humber, completing his studies with distinction. He is deeply passionate about access to justice and the legal empowerment of marginalized communities and looks forward to building upon his professional development this summer with Community Legal Aid.

David Faltas is a group leader at CLA and previously volunteered as a caseworker for two semesters. He has experience assisting clients with landlord and tenant disputes, criminal matters, and family law matters. In 2024, David graduated from the Schulich School of Business at York University with a Bachelor of Business Administration, specializing in Accounting and Marketing. Prior to law school, he worked in accounting, but his passion for advocacy led him to pursue a legal career. He is currently pursuing a Dual J.D. through the University of Windsor and the University of Detroit Mercy. David is passionate about helping marginalized members of the community access justice, advocating for individuals who may struggle to speak for themselves, and making legal information more accessible and understandable to the public.

Taleen Kasbarian is a Juris Doctor candidate at the University of Windsor Faculty of Law, with an expected graduation year of 2028. She earned her Honours Bachelor of Arts in Law & Society, with a Minor in Marketing, from York University, where she was a varsity athlete on the York University Women's Soccer Team. Taleen has a strong interest in Labour and Employment Law and Civil Litigation, and a passion for advocacy. Outside of her legal studies, she enjoys playing soccer and staying active in her community.

Peter Koutsis joined CLA as a summer caseworker in May. Before attending Windsor Law, Peter received an Honours Bachelor of Arts, majoring in History and Political Science from the University of Toronto. After graduating, Peter attended University College London, where he received a Master's degree in Legal and Political Theory. Peter is passionate about social justice, and working toward reducing the inequalities in our legal system by providing legal aid to those who cannot afford to hire a lawyer. Peter is interested in employment law, landlord and tenant disputes, and criminal law.

Adrian Mashhadi is a group leader at Community Legal Aid. Adrian has represented CLA clients at the Ontario Court of Justice. He is passionate about helping under-served people and is especially interested in the areas of housing, consumer protection, and criminal law. In 2024, Adrian graduated with a Bachelor of Arts with Distinction in political science and minoring in legal studies from Simon Fraser University. Being from south coast British Columbia, Adrian enjoys hiking. In his free time, he also plays the clarinet and communicates via ham radio. He uses his ham radio skills for public service as volunteer support communications for emergencies and for public events. As well, he has on several occasions made contacts with astronauts on the International Space Station.

Colin McNulty spent his childhood in rural Wisconsin, USA. At age 18, he received his naturalization as a Canadian citizen after being accepted to the University of British Columbia: Bachelor's of Arts program. In 2022, he graduated from UBC with a major in sociology and a minor in anthropology. During that period, he served as a frontline grocery store worker during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. His passion for fighting against legal injustice sparked during a dispute with his former landlords over an illegal rent increase. After several months of correspondence and arbitration, the landlords backed down after he and his roommate applied the legal advice they received from a legal aid organization. Presently, Colin serves at CLA to pay that assistance forward.

Keegan O’Sullivan is a group leader with Community Legal Aid. Keegan engages directly with Community Legal Aid clients in representing them through their legal issues. He is passionate about providing legal services to those in the Windsor-Essex community who cannot afford legal representation. He is also passionate about building, maintaining, and strengthening the relationships that Community Legal Aid has with the Windsor courts and other community services and stakeholders.

Shane Price is a Juris Doctor candidate at the University of Windsor and a group leader with Community Legal Aid ("CLA"). At CLA, Shane represents clients before the Ontario Court of Justice and Landlord and Tenant Board, manages client files, and collaborates closely with supervising lawyers on strategy and procedure. In 2024, he graduated from Carleton University with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Law, Policy, and Government with High Distinction. Outside of law school, Shane balances his studies with part-time work at Stellantis and enjoys running, golfing, and playing hockey.

Hamza Saeed is a Wills & Estates group leader. In this role, Hamza assists with the administration of Wills and Power of Attorney agreements, as well as assisting with Community Legal Aid's small estate litigation practice. In 2024, he graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Arts from McMaster University, majoring in Justice, Political Philosophy & Law. Hamza is a current 2L student at the University of Windsor, Faculty of Law, and expects to graduate in Winter 2027. He is passionate about providing legal assistance to underprivileged individuals and strives to build upon his professional development this summer with Community Legal Aid.   

Jenna Taghikhani is a current summer student with CLA. In 2025, she graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Indianapolis with majors in psychology and criminal justice. Jenna is a longtime athlete, playing NCAA soccer during her undergraduate degree, and maintaining an interest in running. She looks to build on her legal education this summer to eventually become a zealous advocate as a criminal defence attorney.

Ethan Tion is a third year law student at the University of Windsor. He is a former Masters Student of Philosophy at McMaster University. He has a passion for public service and poverty law that was fostered by eight years of working in Public Housing and Immigrant Support Services. Ethan aspires to pursue a legal career in employee side employment law.

Matthew Wedler graduated from Brock University in 2025 with a Bachelor of Arts in Critical Criminology. He also completed the Law Plus program at Brock University, where he volunteered with the Crown Attorney's Office in St. Catharines. Matthew's passion for advocacy began during his time serving as a union steward for the UFCW Locals 175 & 633. Throughout his first year of law school, Matthew has developed particular interests in employment, housing, and criminal law. Matthew is eager to assist those in the Windsor-Essex region while expanding his professional development with Community Legal Aid.

Jiangnan Yi is a 2L JD candidate at the University of Windsor Faculty of Law and a group leader with Community Legal Aid. His work focuses on criminal law, landlord and tenant matters, and provincial offences. He is committed to access to justice and community-based legal services.