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WINDSOR LAW CHAPTER

Law students serving the public good

Welcome!

One of the most visionary undertakings I have seen in my 40 years at the bar.”  
– ​Supreme Court Justice Rosalie Abella

Welcome to PBSC Windsor

Pro Bono Students Canada (PBSC) is a national, multiple-award-winning organization with chapters in 22 of Canada’s 23 law schools. The first pro bono organization in the country, PBSC has been working with law schools and the bar to deliver high-quality legal services for 20 years. We have extensive program expertise and experience designing award-winning access to justice placements that are recognized as having a significant impact on access to justice.

Our Chapter

Every September, Windsor Law students are invited to apply to volunteer on a PBSC project. In previous years, we have had over 118 students participating in our chapter and we have partnered with 21+ local community organizations and have run 40+ community projects (with anywhere from 1-20 student(s) working on one project).

Image captured by Kenya-Jade Pinto
Image captured by Kenya-Jade Pinto

Justice is not a frill. It is not a luxury. It is a fundamental right…

The Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin,
former Chief Justice of Canada (October, 2018)

OUR VALUES

DIGNITY

We believe that every person is entitled to respect, to have their voice heard, and to fully enjoy their rights

EQUITY

We stand for substantive equality, inclusion, and diversity in all its forms. We focus on impact (not just good intentions).

HUMILITY

We prioritize listening, learning, and self-reflection. We value the wisdom of the communities we serve, and their lived experiences inform our work.


MEET OUR TEAM:

Natalie Cusinato:
Natalie is a third-year student in the single JD program at the University of Windsor. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Windsor in English Language and Literature. Prior to becoming involved in PBSC, Natalie progressed to the semi-finals in the Transnational Law Moot and participated in Windsor Law’s Mental Health and Wellness Initiative. Born and raised in Windsor, Natalie’s passion for increasing access to justice started with her volunteer positions at HerCampus Magazine and the Women’s Justice and Empowerment Association. Natalie is excited to further PBSC’s mission and expand her local connections with the law community.

Elan Foorer:
Elan is a second-year Dual JD student at Windsor Law and the University of Detroit Mercy. Before law school, he attended the University of Guelph, where he was very involved in his campus community. Elan graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering and a certificate in business. He is looking forward to applying his passion for community involvement and past project management experience to make a meaningful impact in his new home away from home with PBSC. Outside of school, you can find Elan on game days during the season cheering on Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. 

Anna DeCia-Gualtieri:
The Windsor Law PBSC Faculty Supervisor is Anna DeCia-Gualtieri, who is also the Director of Career Services.  Anna is an alumna of Windsor Law, Class of 2001 and also earned her Honours Bachelor of Arts (French Language & Literature) from the University of Windsor. Anna was called to the Ontario Bar in 2002 and practiced commercial and estate litigation at McTague Law Firm LLP until 2008, when she joined Career Services. Over the past 17 years, Anna has built many relationships with alumni and employers to better serve students. In her role as co-chair and a contributing member of the NALP – Canadian Section Diversity Working Group over the last 13 years, Anna has grown to better understand and appreciate diversity and inclusion. Anna has chaired and co-chaired the NALP – Canadian OCI Schedule Working Group, whereby school and employer representatives work as a team to ensure that all vested interests are accounted for from coast to coast. In addition, Anna has proudly served as the only Canadian member of the NALP “Emerging Employer Engagement” Task Force and was elected as a member of the “Conference Planning Team” and the “Nominating Committee” in previous years. As a long-standing member of the Windsor Essex community, Anna is Vice President and Secretary of the Board of Directors of Harmony in Action and was a member of the Notre Dame Catholic School Advisory Council. 

PBSC BY THE NUMBERS

1500
Volunteers

12,000
People Served

120,000
Pro Bono Hours


UPCOMING EVENTS:

PBSC Launch Event

September 15th, 2025, from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm in the Moot Court, Faculty of Law, University of Windsor.

Don’t miss out on this annual event to learn more about PBSC Windsor’s exciting projects and how to get involved this year! Lunch served.

General Training

September 24th, 2025, from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm.

*Mandatory for all PBSC volunteers. Lunch served.

Legal Research Training

October 3rd, 2025, from 12:00 – 1:30 pm (Online)

*Mandatory for all 1L volunteers

Volunteer Appreciation Event & Chief Justice Richard Wagner Award Ceremony

Date TBA


LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The University of Windsor sits on the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations, which includes the Ojibwa, the Odawa, and the Potawatomie. We respect the longstanding relationships with First Nations people in this place in the 100-mile Windsor-Essex peninsula and the straits – les détroits – of Detroit.