Ms. De Pree represents ETFs and mutual funds, as well as their independent directors on a broad range of regulatory, compliance, governance, and transactional matters under U.S. securities laws.  She counsels clients at all stages of registered fund formations and reorganizations.

Ms. De Pree started her law career with Vedder Price in 1996 as an Associate with the firm’s Investment Services group, and has now rejoined the firm as a Shareholder after many years working in-house. In 2024, Ms. De Pree was recommended by the Legal 500 USA in the Investment Fund Formation and Management: Private Equity Funds (Including Venture Capital) category. 

She received her law degree from DePaul University College of Law and her undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh, with honors.