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What Makes a Great Court Reporter? (21 TIPS)

Since I have been a court reporter for 25-plus years (I won’t admit to exactly how many) I often think about what qualities define a great court reporter. Thi

How To Become A Court Reporter

Court reporting has been often been viewed as a dead art. Dead?! Not even just a dying art? Nope, dead as a dodo, especially given that stenographers were phased out of English and Welsh courts by 2012<br>Back in the day, court reporters used to tap away on stenographers, using their special keyboards that don’t contain all 26 letters of the alphabet (what?!) and draw on their own dictionary of shortforms to transcribe court proceedings. For example, in the language of court…

Independence woman who worked for mortgage company accused of stealing $500,000

Prosecutors say Hachelle Alsip made wire transfers totaling $507,000 from Victory Mortgage's bank accounts to a personal account.

Reporting for Duty: Skills Court Reporters Need to Know

Court reporting is a job that involves a specialized skill set. Like most positions, most of the task-based duties can (and will) be taught as part of the required education. However, certain personality-based traits are necessary for success. If those traits aren’t an inherent part of your personality, and you’reRead the Rest...

6 Things Court Reporters Wish You Would Do to Improve the Deposition Record

Visit our blog to learn the 6 simple things you can do to facilitate making a good deposition record and increase both clarity and efficiency.

What It's Like To Be a Court Reporter

Do you have the qualities needed for a successful court reporting career? If so, this might be the right career for you.

No, I’m Not the Court Reporter: Tips for Tackling Implicit Bias

We hope that by identifying some of the many methods of addressing common instances of bias, attorneys from all backgrounds will be empowered to counteract it in whatever way they feel most comfortable and appropriate.

How to pitch a story to a reporter

What has HAPPENED to reporters?

They don't have even a basic understanding of their jobs anymore

What to do when a reporter calls

If a reporter calls to do a story about you or is interested in getting your take on a particular issue, it might seem natural to just start talking. Well, that's the last thing you'd want to do....

Deposition Reporters: How Do You Handle An Interpreter?

Interpreter Depositions Can Present Special Challenges W

These tips will make you a better reporter

It still pays to meet people in person. Cultivating sources still takes time. And you still should get the name of the dog.

8 essential steps when a reporter says 'yes'

Developing and landing a story pitch are just the beginning. Making the most of the opportunity requires planning, diligence and carefully guiding the journalist toward conveying your message.

So you want to be a White House reporter?

There's nothing quite so wild as trying to nail down the imminent departure of a White House aide.

What to Do When a Reporter Calls (and You Aren't Happy About It)

Not long ago received a call from a client about a call that he received from a reporter. The …

How to Get a Tech Reporter's Attention: Four Tips From Actual Reporters

Journalists get a lot of email. If you don’t believe me, see A Day in The Life of A Tech Reporter’s Inbox. So if you’re trying to get in touch with reporte

Once you corral a reporter, ask these 5 important questions

Diminishing newsroom staffing and the demands of a 24-hour news cycle make face time with a journalist a rarity. These key queries can make your encounter