The Class Action Clinic at Windsor Law is the first clinic of its kind in North America. Our focus is on class members – people who are part of a large civil lawsuit launched on their behalf by representative plaintiffs and class counsel.
The Clinic is staffed by a team of law students, a staff lawyer, and a faculty director who provide a range of legal services, information, assistance with filing claims in settlement distribution processes, public education and outreach.
Because we serve class members across Canada, the Clinic provides its services online, by telephone and by video conference, as well as in person for those in the Windsor–Essex community.
Academic Clinic Director
Gemma Smyth
Education
- BA(Hons), 1999, University of Western Ontario
- LLB, 2002, University of Windsor
LLM, 2004, Osgoode Hall Law School
Staff Lawyer
Andrew Eckart
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Education
- B.A. (Economics and North American Studies), McGill University, 2005
- LL.B., University of Windsor, 2010
- Mediating Disputes, Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School, 2017
Andrew is the founding Staff Lawyer at the Class Action Clinic. Prior to his role here, he gained class action experience in private practice as a plaintiff side lawyer. His first introduction to this work was as a an articling student clerking at the Superior Court of Justice in Toronto, where he assisted judges on many class action matters, including a multi-year common issues trial.
As the Clinic’s Staff Lawyer, Andrew supervises and mentors student caseworkers and routinely represents clients through claims processes, at settlement approval hearings, and providing important, non-partisan, independent legal advice.
In addition to his work at the Clinic, Andrew is a mediator of civil disputes and sits on the OBA’s Class Action Bench-Bar Liaison Committee.
Articling Student - joining us soon this Summer.
Student Case Workers
Tami Tabibzadah
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Tami is entering her second year at the University of Windsor Faculty of Law. She holds a degree in Criminology and Human Rights from Wilfrid Laurier University and has developed a strong interest in litigation through her legal studies. She is excited to be working at the Class Action Clinic this summer and contributing to the Clinic's mission of expanding access to justice.
At Windsor Law, Tami enjoys challenging herself both inside and outside the classroom. She has volunteered with Community Legal Aid as a student caseworker, serves as an executive member of the First Generation Lawyers Student Network, and regularly participates in moot competitions. She also works as a research assistant, where she is currently researching issues at the intersection of the Charter and patent law. Through these experiences, she has developed advocacy and research skills and gained a deeper appreciation for the role the law plays in addressing complex societal issues.
Before law school, and throughout her studies, Tami has always enjoyed staying busy. From working as a Starbucks barista to serving and bartending, she has developed a strong work ethic and a genuine love of connecting with people. She thrives in fast-paced environments and is always eager to learn something new.
Outside of law school, Tami enjoys running, Pilates, and exploring local farmers’ markets.
Kaylee Williams
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Kaylee is an incoming second-year law student at the University of Windsor, Faculty of Law and holds an Honours Bachelor of Science in Forensic Anthropology from the University of Toronto, where she was a varsity basketball athlete and maintained a high GPA. She is particularly interested in criminal law and mental health law, a passion that is both academic and personal. Her family's experience participating in a class action related to mental health care sparked an interest in advocacy and demonstrated the important role class actions can play in promoting accountability, access to justice, and systemic reform.
At Windsor Law, Kaylee serves as Vice President of the Black Law Students' Association, where she is involved in advocacy and community-building initiatives. She also works as a research assistant, contributing to projects focused on mental health law, immigration law, and LGBTQ+ rights. One of her most meaningful academic experiences has been conducting research for Kent Roach on implicit racism in the Canadian legal system. Through her research and leadership roles, she has developed strong analytical skills while deepening her commitment to equity and inclusion within the legal profession.
She is committed to building a career at the intersection of criminal law and mental health advocacy, while continuing to explore the use of class actions to address institutional harm.
Outside of law school, Kaylee enjoys staying active through sports and fitness, cooking, travelling, and spending time with family and friends.
Omer Malik
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Omer Malik is a J.D. Candidate at the University of Windsor Faculty of Law, where he is developing a specialization in civil litigation, class actions, and human rights law, with a particular focus on remedying systemic harm. He currently serves as a summer student at Windsor Law's Class Actions Clinic and as a research assistant, and he holds several leadership roles within the law school and his community.
Omer’s research explores how innovation and technology can expand access to justice and deliver meaningful benefit, drawing on creative approaches to decision-making and problem-solving, with broader interests in alternative dispute resolution, corporate accountability, Indigenous rights, and youth justice. He has contributed to legal research and advocacy across both public interest and private litigation contexts.
Beyond his commitment to his own development and to mentoring peers, Omer enjoys cooking, spending time in nature, and reading.
Supreet Grewal
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Supreet Grewal is a Summer Student at the Class Action Clinic and a J.D. Candidate, Class of 2027, at the University of Windsor Faculty of Law. She holds a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Political Science and a minor in Sociology from the University of Alberta, where she published a policy brief in the Crossings Journal.
Supreet brings several years of legal and community-based experience. Prior to law school, she worked as a Judicial Court Clerk and Commissioner of Oaths at the Alberta Court of Justice. She has also been involved with the Youth Restorative Action Project, supporting youth involved in the youth justice system through restorative justice programming. She previously worked as a 1L summer student at Bishop & McKenzie LLP, where she gained hands on experience and engaged in client-focused work, she will be returning to article there in 2027.
Supreet is interested in class actions, family law, and wills and estates, with a strong commitment to access to justice and creating safe, supportive spaces for clients navigating complex legal issues.
Outside of her legal work, Supreet enjoys working out, hanging with her dog, pottery, travelling, and exploring new food spots.