Zana E. Dupee

Zana E. Dupee has extensive experience in the legal field. Zana E. is currently working as the Sr. Director, Legal at Solid Biosciences. Prior to this, they held the same role at AavantiBio, Inc., where they were responsible for building the company's legal and business operations functions. Zana E. was a key partner to the Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel, advising on compliance, corporate governance, commercial contracting, and business operations. Zana E. also drove day-to-day activities to achieve corporate goals.

Before joining AavantiBio, Inc., Zana worked at the University of Florida as a Contracting Officer from 2014 to 2020. During this time, they gained experience in negotiating and drafting contracts, as well as managing the legal aspects of commercial real estate transactions.

From 2011 to 2014, Zana owned and managed their own firm called Dupee Legal Services. As a Board Certified Attorney, they handled various legal matters, including negotiating and drafting commercial real estate contracts and leases, creating and organizing corporations and LLCs, and conducting closings for real estate transactions. Zana E. also managed the day-to-day operations of the firm.

Zana has also worked as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law, where they helped prepare students for appellate advocacy by teaching reasoning skills and effective communication.

Prior to that, Zana gained valuable experience at Bogin, Munns & Munns, P.A. as a Board Certified Attorney. In this role, they monitored legal risk in corporate and real estate documentation, advised clients on legal matters, and handled litigation related to business and insurance disputes.

Zana's earlier roles include working as a Transactional Attorney at Allen Law Firm, P.A. and as a Senior Claims Legal Counsel at Nationwide Insurance. In these positions, they provided legal support and guidance on various claims-related matters.

Before starting their own firm, Zana worked as a Solo Practitioner and Business Attorney, handling legal matters for their clients.

Overall, Zana E. Dupee has a diverse and comprehensive background in the legal field, with experience in corporate law, real estate transactions, litigation, and teaching.

Zana E. Dupee's education history is as follows:

From 2013 to 2018, Zana attended the University of Florida where they pursued a degree in Microbiology and Molecular Cell Sciences.

Later on, Zana enrolled at the University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law to obtain a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree, although the start and end years for this degree are not provided.

Zana also completed a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Political Science and Government from the University of Florida. The specific years for this degree are not mentioned.

Currently, Zana is pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration and Management, General, at Western Governors University and is expected to graduate in 2022.

In addition to their academic pursuits, Zana has obtained various certifications. In October 2020, they became a Licensed Real Estate Sales Associate recognized by the State of Florida Division of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Zana E. is also an Associate Member of the National Association of REALTORS®. Other certifications include being a Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (C.P.C.U.), a Licensed Member of The Florida Bar, and a Member of the Business Law Section of the Florida Bar. However, the specific months and years of obtaining these certifications are not provided.