The right tools don’t just make your job easier — they power your productivity, protect your work, and keep you prepared for anything. During the recent National Court Reporters Foundation Ask Me Anything ZoomUp: Go-To Gadgets, an expert panel of working professionals shared the devices, apps, and backup strategies they rely on every day.
From must-have tech to smart packing systems, attendees walked away with practical recommendations designed to streamline workflows, prevent costly mishaps, and ensure that they are fully prepared to work.
Watch the recording to discover top gadget picks, organization solutions, equipment recommendations, and the most reliable backup strategies to safeguard your work.
Panelists Tina Dillon, RPR, CRR, CRC, a CART captioner; Debbie Kriegshauser, FAPR, RMR, CRR, CRC, CLVS, an official reporter; Suzanne Trimble, RPR, CRR, an official reporter and Chair of the Technology Committee; and Greg Weiland, RDR, CRR, a freelancer, shared the tools that keep their work running smoothly. The event was moderated by the NCRF Chair-Elect Meredith Bonn, RPR, CRR, who also serves as the NCRF Ask Me Anything Task Force chair.
Next Ask Me Anything ZoomUp
From Proceedings to Production: Exploring Career Paths Across the Professions
Date: March 24
Time: 8-9 p.m. Eastern
Register: NCRF Ask Me Anything – Registration is open through noon Eastern on Monday, March 23 for members only. Please register early.
Panelists:
- Susan Reynolds, a retired official reporter, court reporting teacher, and captioner
- Steven Greenblum, RMR, CRR, a federal official reporter for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
- NCRA Director Kelly Keyes-Linkowski, RPR, CRR, CRC, CRI, CPE, a captioner
Together they’ve worked in courts, live broadcast environments, and high-level federal positions — and they’re ready to share their experiences.
What we’ll cover
- What career paths can I follow?
- How do I become a stenographer in the U.S. Congress?
- How do I get started in captioning or transition to CART?
- What is involved in starting my own agency?
- How do I land travel jobs?
- How do I decide when to pivot or stay put?
Whether you’re a student, a new professional, or considering a career shift, this AMA will offer insight and advice.
Enter your questions on the registration page and discover where your skills can take you.
See our full lineup of 2026 Ask Me Anything ZoomUps
- April 28 | First Time at NCRA Conference & Expo? Here’s What to Know
- July | Special live Ask Me Anything about workplace etiquette during the NCRA Conference & Expo in Bellevue, Wash.
- Sept. 29 | Graduation 101: What You Need to Cross the Finish Line
- Oct. 27 | Why Practice Today? Ask Us Anything
For information about the Ask Me Anything ZoomUp series, contact Jill Parker Landsman, Director, NCRF, at jlandsman@ncra.org.
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