Ms. Deptula has significant experience in the area of healthcare law, including a primary focus on defending medical negligence claims against hospitals, physicians, and nurses throughout the Chicagoland area, including Cook, McHenry, Kane, DuPage, and Winnebago counties. In addition to her experience in all phases of civil litigation, Ms. Deptula has counseled hospitals and physicians on a variety of issues including the Illinois Medical Studies Act, physician credentialing, and HIPAA.

Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Deptula was a risk manager at a major academic medical center located in Downtown Chicago where she was responsible for investigating adverse events and worked closely with senior leadership and hospital management to minimize risk and future liability through systems and process improvement. She also provided risk management advice and education on liability issues to physicians, nurses, and hospital staff.