The Court Reporter Podcast

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The Court Reporter Podcast is a dedicated resource for freelance, official, and aspiring court reporters and related legal professionals that shines a light on the crucial role we play in the justice system, which is sometimes overlooked in our educational training. While our trade focuses on accurately transcribing testimony, this podcast goes beyond technical skills. We believe in fostering a deeper understanding, appreciation and respect for the entire justice system and our integral role within it, enabling us to perform our duties with dignity and confidence.Join us as we navigate the intricacies of court reporting, provide practical insights, share inspiring stories, and build a supportive community. Together, we can enhance our skills, boost our confidence, and contribute to the pursuit of justice with reverence and professionalism.

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#43 - Family Court Harmony and Camaraderie

May 17 2024 24 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Today’s special bonus episode is a tribute to Bronx Family Court, and what it was like to work there. It's these moments of connection with colleagues that make all the hard work worth it. Get ready for a special surprise: You might just hear a real, live practice session that went on right there in Bronx Family Court!A judge, a court officer named Jesse an

#42 - Year-Round Celebration: Honoring Court Reporting & Captioning in the Big Apple

May 14 2024 22 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Tune in to Episode 42 to hear what the New York State Unified Court System has to say about the value of court reporters, the guardians of the record. Hear firsthand just how crucial we are to keeping the legal wheels turning in the Big Apple. Go team New York!Flashback to Court Reporting and Captioning Week (back in February 2024), when I had the pleasure of

#41 - Courtroom Chronicles with Trial Attorney & Coach Renee Pardo

May 07 2024 59 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Renee Pardo, Esq., a former assistant district attorney, sits down with us to share her journey from the halls of University of Texas at Austin to the tense drama of family court and criminal law. Through her stories, we glimpse the intense pressures and personal growth in legal battles, getting a raw look into an attorney's life navigating the courtroom's co

#40 - Balancing the Scales of Business and Life

Apr 30 2024 16 mins  
Send us a Text Message.In this episode, I first take some time to acknowledge those who have been engaging with the Court Reporter Podcast by asking questions and sharing their insights from episodes on their personal social medias. I give Lory a detailed answer of the question she asked on Spotify regarding the use of "inaudible" in a transcript, which I learned from my own mistak

#39 - Scoping and Smart Technology: Part 2 with Rachel Artis

Apr 23 2024 35 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Ever felt like your productivity tools just don't 'get' you? As a court reporter with ADHD, I've scoured the tech landscape to tailor a workflow that not only complements my cognitive style but revolutionizes it. This episode is your backstage pass to my custom Notion setup and the Pomodoro technique that keeps me laser-focused. Plus, I'll let you in on an un

#38 - Finding the Right Scopist with Scoping International

Apr 16 2024 27 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the second part of our interview with Rachel Artis, a public speaker and expert in the court reporting industry. In this episode, Rachel delves into the world of scoping and provides insights into the intricacies of building a successful relationship between court reporters and scopists. She shares valuable tips on how to source and select the righ

#37 - Perfectionism & Court Reporting: What if I make a mistake?

Apr 09 2024 23 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Today's episode will share valuable insights into the high-stakes world of court reporting—a field where the quest for perfection is not just a personal pursuit, but a professional mandate. From the intricacies of managing one's own business to handling the pressure of delivering immaculate transcripts, Brynn provides a candid look at the challenges and tri

#36 - Shalini Quattlebaum: Attorney in the Spotlight

Apr 02 2024 59 mins  
Send us a Text Message.As court reporters, we work with attorneys every single day, but we rarely have the time to really get to know them, understand them, learn what they've been through, and how they got to where they are today. When we take some time to get to know the attorneys we work with, we can have a better working relationship and a better work product (more accurate tra

#35 - Reporting with Passion and Integrity

Mar 26 2024 20 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Sometime in the beginning of the year, I made a point to write down a list of my goals and post them on the Court Reporter Podcast Facebook group. One of those goals was to work in the Supreme Court. I had no idea how that was going to happen since I was in Family Court, but it happened before I could even make a plan for it!In this episode, after sharing tha

#34 - Transforming the Justice System with Rachel Artis in Nigeria

Mar 19 2024 40 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Imagine a legal system where the court reporters are nowhere to be found, leaving judges to try to keep an official record of the proceedings with their own notes, or worse, completely by memory – a reality that is all too common in places like Nigeria. This episode spotlights Rachel Artis, a visionary entrepreneur currently in Nigeria advocating for justic