Laputka, a graduate of Boston College (Magna cum laude), received her J.D. from the Law School of Duquesne University. Laputka has been admitted to the Bar of Pennsylvania Supreme Court, United States Tax Court, United States District Court, Eastern District. She is also a Certified Public Accountant. Laputka has been involved in many organizations in the community serving as General Counsel and past Chair of the Board of Directors of the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley,