Viewers will want to keep a close eye on The Bachelor season 29 contestant Dina Lupancu. She’s the whole package who has what it takes to capture Grant Ellis’ heart, including an impressive job and a huge family.
What Is Dina Lupancu’s Job?
Dina works as an associate attorney at the Chicago, Illinois, law firm of Faegre Drinker. She’s held the position since October 2023. Prior to that, Dina worked as an associate attorney for two years each at the Chicago law firms of Tucker Ellis LLP and Cassiday Schade LLP, respectively, according to her LinkedIn profile.
The lawyer’s profile at her current job says Dina “defends clients in simple and complex litigation, including claims for product liability, toxic torts, premises liability and professional liability.”
Dina also “manages all aspects of pre-trial litigation, including preparing and responding to pleadings, fact investigation, engaging in written and oral discovery, and building a case, as well as developing defense strategies, conducting witness interviews, drafting motions, and oral argument. Ultimately, she positions cases for successful negotiation and settlement as well as being prepared for going to trial.”
Where Did Dina Lupancu Go to School?
Dina graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and criminal law and justice in 2015. She also earned the distinction of cum laude.
The then-aspiring attorney attended Chicago-Kent College of Law, graduating with her Juris Doctor degree in 2018. Dina worked as a teaching assistant for the law classes Legal Writing I and II while going to law school.
Dina Lupancu Comes From a Large Family
She is one of 11 siblings, according to her ABC profile. Dina shared a look at her mom and five of her sisters in a Christmas Instagram video post shared on December 26, 2024, where they dressed alike in matching pajamas in front of a large outdoor pine tree.
Dina Lupancu Loves to Travel
The legal eagle isn’t all work, as she loves to play as well. Dina’s Instagram page is filled with photos from trips to Greece, Saint Lucia, Mexico, France, The Netherlands and more. She’s even visited Egypt’s Pyramids of Giza.
“Boat days feed my soul,” Dina captioned a photo posing in a bikini during a February 2024 Caribbean getaway.
Dina Lupancu Wants to Get Married
“Dina can accomplish anything she puts her mind to, and now, she’s set on finding her husband!” her ABC profile declared.
It added that Dina’s career has “taken the front seat for most of her adult life,” and as a result, “she’s finally ready to shift her focus and put her personal life first.”
“Dina is looking for someone who is kind, ambitious and family oriented,” according to her network bio, adding that most of her best friends “are either married or in a serious relationship.”
What Is Grant Ellis Looking for on ‘The Bachelor’?
Grant has a “genuine desire to build a future centered around family,” according to his Bachelor profile.
Like Dina, Grant is passionate about his career. He’s now ready to “embark on a journey filled with romance, adventure, and genuine connections. He hopes to find a partner who shares his values of loyalty, humor and a deep appreciation for life’s simple pleasures,” his profile adds.
