Zanele Ngubeni is an accomplished litigator and nonprofit leader with extensive experience advancing justice through both courtroom advocacy and systemic reform. She currently serves as a Senior Attorney at Dreyer & Associates in Atlanta, Georgia, where she represents individuals and businesses in a wide range of complex civil matters with a focus on litigation, advocacy, and client-centered solutions. Before entering civil litigation, Zanele served as the Executive Director of Gideon’s Promise, Inc., a nationally recognized organization dedicated to transforming public defense and promoting equal justice. In that role, she oversaw attorney training programs, national advocacy initiatives, and leadership development for public defenders serving some of the most vulnerable communities. In her prior leadership roles as Director of Defender Development for Gideon’s Promise, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the Maryland Office of the Public Defender, and Supervising Attorney for the Office of the Public Defender in Fulton County, Georgia, she trained hundreds of attorneys in trial practice, racial justice, and client-centered advocacy. Zanele is widely respected for her ability to combine strategic litigation skills with a deep commitment to equity and fairness. She has served as a trainer, mentor, and speaker on issues ranging from trial advocacy and ethical lawyering to leadership and diversity in the legal profession. Her expertise bridges high-stakes litigation with systemic reform, giving her a unique perspective on both courtroom practice and broader justice initiatives. She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Tennessee College of Law, is a proud graduate of an HBCU, and is admitted to the State Bar of Georgia. In addition to her legal practice, Zanele is active in professional mentorship and community engagement, continuing her lifelong commitment to advancing justice and empowering the next generation of legal advocates.