Julie Shah
About Julie Shah
Julie Shah serves as the Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, and Assistant Secretary at Sana Biotechnology, Inc., where she oversees corporate, securities, compliance, and employment functions. With over 14 years of experience in legal counsel, she has previously held positions at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati and Goodwin Procter LLP.
Work at Sana Biotechnology
Julie Shah serves as the Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, and Assistant Secretary at Sana Biotechnology, Inc. since 2021. In this role, she manages the corporate, securities, compliance, and employment functions within the organization. Sana Biotechnology is a public biotechnology company located in South San Francisco, California, focusing on developing and delivering transformative therapies for patients.
Previous Legal Experience
Prior to her current position, Julie Shah worked as a Corporate Associate at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati for one year, from 2010 to 2011. She then joined Goodwin Procter LLP, where she served as a Corporate Associate for two years, from 2012 to 2014, in Menlo Park, California. Her experience includes representing both public and private companies in various legal matters.
Education and Expertise
Julie Shah earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law (Boalt Hall). She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley. With over 14 years of experience in the legal field, she has expertise in corporate law, securities, compliance, and employment matters.
Background
Julie Shah has a diverse background in legal practice, having worked in both in-house and external counsel roles. Her career trajectory includes significant positions at reputable law firms, where she developed her skills in corporate law. This foundation has contributed to her current responsibilities at Sana Biotechnology, where she oversees critical legal functions.