Katherine L. Dzik
HIGHLIGHTS
Core member of HPS’ elite Birth Trauma Defense Team
BIOGRAPHY
Kate Dzik is a trial lawyer who defends clients against claims of medical malpractice, particularly in matters involving obstetrics and gynecology.
Kate has focused on healthcare law throughout her decades-long legal career, although she initially worked as a plaintiff’s attorney. She switched to representing defendants in 2012 and joined HPS in 2015, quickly building a reputation as a top defense attorney in obstetrics cases. She credits her early experience representing plaintiffs in informing her approach as defense counsel, because she is able to see cases from the opposing side’s perspective, and to anticipate and address the plaintiff’s strategy.
That approach, along with Kate's exhaustive preparation and her skill at identifying and preparing expert witnesses, has produced consistent success. She not only has regularly obtained favorable verdicts at trial, but she also has obtained summary judgments for her clients, including hospitals and individual doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers.
In addition, Kate is part of HPS’ correctional healthcare practice, representing clients who administer care within the correctional system.
Kate is a graduate of DePaul University College of Law, and early in her career was recognized among “Forty Under 40” top young attorneys by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
CREDENTIALS
EDUCATION
DePaul University College of Law, J.D.(2000)
DeVry University, B.A. (1993)
BAR ADMISSIONS
Illinois
Michigan
COURT ADMISSIONS
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Illinois State Bar Association
Chicago Bar Association
American Board Association
Women's Bar Association
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