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A student asks, “Why am I here?”

By Stephanie Famber Last Spring, Stephanie Famber attended Georgia United, a seminar sponsored by the Georgia Court Reporters Association in Atlanta, Ga. “In Georgia,” Famber…

My journey to captioning

By Shawn Condon ”My journey has taken me through the initial desire for a new career, the well-documented highs and lows of completing a rigorous…

Switching schools, switching careers

Nineteen-year-old Zeke Alicea had a plan for his future that included a four-year degree. He was interested in the legal field, but nothing really clicked…

Making the most of realtime transcription

Law Technology Today posted an article on July 22 that was authored by NCRA member Rosalie Kramm, RPR, CRR, San Diego, Calif., who offered attorneys…

Six strategies for event networking

By Megan Rogers In-person events, such as local happy hours, state association seminars, and the NCRA Convention & Expo, are often advertised as great places…

The faces behind the testing voices

The next time you sit down to take a Skills Test, you might not be thinking about the people behind the recording, but they are…

Working from home while parenting

The benefits of working from home for some people are priceless. For example, a work-at-home situation can offer flexibility, a more casual surrounding, and more…

A family affair turns into a CLVS story

By Andrea Kreutz A Certified Legal Video Specialist has to be prepared for the unexpected at all times. Typically, these surprises include last-minute job scheduling,…

School counselors see court reporting in action

NCRA staff connected with school counselors at their annual convention recently to spread the word about the court reporting and captioning professions. The American School…

New Professional Spotlight: Amanda Harwell

By Selana Scott and Michael Hensley Amanda Harwell is a graduate of MacCormac College in Chicago, Ill.  As a new professional court reporter, she has…

Learn how stress affects your body

Jennifer Sage, who previously worked as a court reporter, will be presenting a live webinar for NCRA at 7 p.m. Eastern July 11 on how…

Court reporter shortage in Bexar County

NCRA member and official court reporter Erminia Uviedo, RDR, CRR, CRC, San Antonio, Texas, was featured along with other court officials in a segment that…

Celebrating NCRA’s Certified Members

Earning professional certifications means different things to different people. For some, it might be a requirement to be able to work; for others, it might…