Whether you’re new to grassroots engagement or looking to refine your skills, NCRA invites you to the 2026 NCRA Leadership & Legislative Boot Camp. The event, set for March 1-3, 2026, in Alexandria, Va., and Washington, D.C., is tailored to equip state leaders, court reporters, captioners, and legal professionals with the skills necessary for effective advocacy. Registration opens Oct. 13.
“Being able to take part in a hands-on opportunity to advocate for this profession was an amazing experience,” said Kristin Kelley, RPR, CRR, of Norton, Mass., a past attendee. “Putting the grassroots advocacy training to the test before Senator Markey and Congressman Moulton’s staff was something I’ll never forget.”
What to Expect:
- Intensive Training: Gain skills and strategies to advocate for your profession in state legislatures and Congress.
- Hands-on Practice: Engage in real-life scenarios to hone your advocacy skills and network with passionate NCRA members.
- Capitol Hill Advocacy: Put your training into action by meeting with elected representatives and their staff on Capitol Hill.
As the profession faces more legislative hurdles and the threat of artificial intelligence, it is critical that our members step up to the challenge and take advantage of this opportunity to get involved. “Certified stenographic court reporters are integral to our judicial system,” says Stefanie Allison, RPR, of Omaha, Neb., another past attendee. “Advocacy for the profession and protection of our legal system is imperative. Utilizing artificial intelligence in our courts creates issues of security, accuracy, and bias. These are some of the risks that have been identified. What other risks remain undiscovered?”
Registration information
- Registration Deadline: January 23, 2026.
- Cost: $350 for NCRA members, $300 for a second member from the same state, and $450 for nonmembers.
- Hotel: A discounted rate at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Alexandria Old Town is available for attendees. Details will be provided upon registration.
For registration rates and the latest information about this year’s event, please visit the 2026 NCRA Leadership & Legislative Boot Camp webpage or email NCRA Government Relations at NCRAGR@ncra.org.
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Do you know a student who would like to see advocacy in action?
The Linda Breech Memorial Advocacy Scholarship, created in partnership with NCRF, covers full registration for one eligible student to attend the NCRA Leadership & Legislative Boot Camp. Encourage them to apply by Nov. 4.
Members can make a valuable contribution to this scholarship to help support our students’ professional journey and participation in advocacy for the court reporting, captioning, and legal videography communities. Donations for this scholarship can be made online or by texting the keyword light4linda to 41444. Donations are tax-deductible.
