About

Just another Chief of the Paper in a long line of students trying to figure out this third-year business, all whilst having it revealed that maybe the real law school experience was the Obiter articles we wrote along the way. I came up in Obiter working in Copy. A year of combing through articles for correct types of dashes all while writing on the side became a three-year obsession with publication and editorialism. My credentials: as a certified conversationalist & in delusions of thinking that archaic prose makes one a better writer. My creative writing is anything but concise, but my editorialist style is surgically obsessive with petty detail. When not helping in the uphill task of keeping traditional student journalism from its always awaiting obsequies (always a group activity), my attention is on other anachronistic activities like numismatics, old movies, old cars, old cameras, historical literature; you get the point. And yes: those same hobbies are the muse for a lot of my articles—avoid them at your own risk!

Ahnaf Razzark (Deputy Business Manager) – My name is Ahnaf Razzak and I am one of the Co-Business Managers for Obiter Dicta. I am currently a 3rd year JD/MBA student with an interest in Securities and Corporate law. My role with the paper is to help facilitate its financial transactions and maintain bookkeeping records. I was previously with Obiter in my capacity as a Business Manager-in-Training and a Copy Editor during my 1L/2L years. Outside of law, I am a big fan of mystery and art-house movies, so I am always looking for recommendations (my personal favourite is The Grand Budapest Hotel). Another interest of mine is aviation – I recently started acquiring my recreational pilot permit. In fact, if I was not in law school, I think I would be trying to become a commercial pilot. I am keenly looking forward to a productive year with Obiter!
Shreya Jadhav (Deputy Business Manager) – My name is Shreya Jadhav and I am in 3L at Osgoode. I am one of the Business Managers for Obiter Dicta this year! I am interested in Business Law and Wills & Estates. I enjoy reading, and recently I’ve started to read books by Agatha Christie. One of my favourite books is The Little Book of Hygge by Meik Wiking. In my spare time I like to listen to music (almost all genres), play Stardew Valley, and hike at provincial parks.

As the online editor for Obiter I get to combine my eye for detail with a love for fresh perspectives. My role involves uploading the creative content that reflects the diverse voices within our law school community. As an incorrigible procrastinator, I love my work for the Obiter because editing and uploading allows me to spend many an hour reading the creative pieces folks put out. I love it so much this is my third year as the online editor of Obiter!

Sahar is an avid writer and reader who enjoys learning through the lens of investigative journalism. When she is not penning a news article for Obiter Dicta, you can find Sahar exploring coffee shops across Toronto or scrapbooking her latest travel adventures.

I am a 3L student with a passion for film, reading, and Magic: The Gathering. Aside from my hobbies, you can usually find me hanging out with my dog or on my couch, yelling at the Toronto Blue Jays through my TV.

Hi guys! I’m in 2L here at Osgoode, and graduated from the University of Toronto in 2023 where I wrote and edited pieces for the Film & TV section of The Varsity. I’ve been writing media reviews since high school, and spend most of my free time prowling Toronto’s independent theatre scene for new movies to watch. My taste is informed mostly by my education in sociology and criminology, so I love art that explores themes of justice and social stratification. Feel free to reach out if you have any movie recs for me 🙂

Hi! I am a 1L, dedicated to bringing sports commentary to life. My role combines some of my favorite things: reading, writing, editing, sports, and drinking way too much black coffee—the more it tastes like a sharpie, the better. Outside school, I spend too much time managing a fantasy basketball team, because why not? No one can convince me that the Raptors’ chip wasn’t a fluke, this is still LebronTO. The most productive use of my time has to be carefully curating playlists—rap is my go-to—but Wrapped says I listened to 161 genres in 2023 (I’m that one friend that always has an airpod in). If you see me around, don’t be fooled by the hat, I’m lowkey a yapper.

My name is Manpreet, and I’m an Illustrator for Obiter Dicta. I also make the fun crosswords that help students know what’s happening at Osgoode, as well as fun facts that never hurt to know! When I’m not doing law stuff, I love drawing for fun, reading, and planning my next adventure. I’m always reading something new, whether it’s fiction or non-fiction, and I have a keen interest in British literature. One of the next goals I want to accomplish is to travel to Antarctica and see penguins doing their thing, unbothered. I’ve been fascinated by them forever, and seeing them at the Toronto Zoo through a window wasn’t enough! I also have two cute little dogs who are smol and harmless. They’re always there to make me laugh and help me unwind after a busy day. I’m open to collaborating on anyone wants to create for Obiter and welcome everyone to reach out so we can set that up!

Greetings, My name is Hugo Ingrouille, a Deputy News Editor for the Obiter Dicta and a third-year student in the JD/MBA program making me a second-year law student I was born in Johannesburg South Africa though I left for Montreal when I was ten which was the start of my immigration and eventual citizenship in Canada. I finished high school in Calgary Alberta moving to Ontario for undergraduate where I attended the University of Western Ontario. I have an interest in Business and Corporate Law but I strongly value advocacy work with myself taken pride in the disability advocacy work I have done with the AODA and the Disability Collective of Osgoode (DISCO). Outside of school I am amongst other things a voracious reader, a history nerd, an armchair philosopher, a medalling outdoorsman, and I to love travel. As someone who enjoys keeping up-to-date with the ongoings of our world I am excited to help share the new through my work with the paper.

Arabella Hareem (Deputy Business Manager) – I’m Arabella! Before Obiter, I wrote (and was also the Opinions Editor for) Imprint at the University of Waterloo. I’ve also published a few pieces for local papers in Kitchener-Waterloo. It’s so much fun to be on both sides of a paper, both as a writer and an editor. I really loved reading student’s hot takes at UW, so I’m thrilled to hear what’s on Osgoode’s mind! Feel free to reach out to me with any ideas: the funkier the opinion, the more I usually like it 🙂
Kareena Kailass (Deputy Business Manager) – Kareena is a 1L student at Osgoode Hall Law School. She received her Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto (Mississauga), with a double-major in Criminology and Socio-Legal Studies and Philosophy, and a minor in Forensic Science. Through her passion for justice, Kareena yearns to contribute to society by supporting the community through law and working towards bridging the various gaps between disadvantaged communities and the law. With her involvement and contributions to Obiter Dicta, Kareena hopes to foster a safe and trusted space, while encouraging others to let their voices and stories be heard. She is a strong believer in the power of words, and finds storytelling and writing to be a unique from of sharing parts of our lives with one another, universally. When Kareena is not writing or studying, you can find her watching true crime mysteries or cooking.

Hi there! By way of introduction, here are some answers to questions no one asked me that span various topics in arts and culture: my favourite song is Mariah Carey’s Fantasy, but anything by Burna Boy is serious competition (and maybe some UK rap). My guilty pleasure is the Twilight saga, but both teams are problematic. I just want Bella to be happy *sigh*. I believe reading bell hooks’ is the equivalent of drinking hot chocolate on a cold, snowy, evening by the fireplace—All About Love is a must read. I love big talk about topics in philosophy, international relations, and debating outcomes of scenarios inspired by almost unimaginable events. Finally, I am most looking forward to reading the Obiter and all your lovely submissions to the Arts & Culture section.

My name is Breanna Davidson-Ho I am a 2L at Osgoode. I’m a former NCAA gymnast and have been involved in gymnastics since age 2. I have an interest in IP law and as such have worked with Artists’ Legal Aid Services and the IP Innovation Clinic. In my spare time I love crafty hobbies like crochet and catching up on Netflix!

My name is Lina, and I’m one of the Chief Copy Editors for Obiter this year. I was a copy editor last year, and I’m thrilled to be back to ensure every Oxford comma is in its rightful place! I love being part of a team that fosters connection and dialogue within the Osgoode community. I can’t wait to see the stories we’ll bring to life this year! Outside of school, I am an avid fiction reader and enjoy taking walks with friends around the city.

Julia Tramontin is one of the Chief Copy Editors at Obiter Dicta. She is a 1L law student at Osgoode and Toronto Metropolitan University journalism graduate. She has worked as a writer and editor on various publications such as the Review of Journalism, Her Campus, and The Eyeopener. Julia is interested in going into family or criminal law in the future and sees storytelling as a vehicle for change. When she’s not editing, she can be found hanging out with her cockapoo, Ollie, or with her nose in a book.