During the NCRA Convention & Expo, six stenographic reporters attempted to break the standing world record of 360 words per minute. Although no new record…
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NCRA’s Convention & Expo in Nashville, Tenn., was a week to remember. There were fantastic moments, many of which are highlighted in the convention coverage…
There are many court reporters who partake in activities outside of the courtroom. Sure, some of these activities may have started out as a hobby…
CART provider and captioner Currently resides in Dallas MEMBER SINCE: 2006 GRADUATED FROM: Court Reporting Institute of Dallas THEORY: StenEd Being able to provide CART…
Nothing is more inspiring than reciting the Pledge of Allegiance in a room full of United States veterans. These men and women have served in…
Nearly 1,100 people, including ncra members, court reporting Students, and exhibitors, attended the Association’s 2013 Convention & Expo in Nashville, Tenn., in early August. Incoming…
NCRA awarded veteran member and court reporter Ellie Corbett Hannum, RMR, CMRS, of Unionville, Pa., the 2013 Distinguished Service Award. “Our recipient jokes and claims…
Eleven NCRA members have been awarded fellowships in the Academy of Professional Reporters, which recognizes recipients for their outstanding and extraordinary qualifications and experience. The…
Sharon Kandt, CRI, (right) was named Educator of the Year during the 2013 Convention & Expo in Nashville, Tenn. Kandt, who teaches at Macomb Community…
David Jackson, RDR, from Dallas, Texas, received NCRF’s 2013 Santo J. Aurelio Award for Altruism during NCRA’s Convention & Expo in Nashville, Tenn. Jackson is…
The following are new NCRA reporter and associate members joining in June 2013. Members are listed by state or country. Endorser’s name, where available, appears…
Congratulations to those members who became Newly Certified RPRs as of the July 2013 Written Knowledge Test. REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL REPORTERS Rosalina Nava, RPR, El Monte,…
The reporting profession lost one its greats on August 13 when Richard (Dick) Smith passed away after a lengthy illness. Richard was born September 20,…
Rhonda Bowen, RMR, died on March 26, just five days short of retiring as an official court reporter for the state of Missouri, after 21…
On April 18, NCRA and the court reporting profession lost a goodwill ambassador and reporter role model when Thomas Hughes, age 58, lost his courageous…
I graduated from high school at age 18. I entered reporting school at age 18. I commenced my own reporting career at age 18. I…
Gloria Inman, RPR, told the Gadsden, Ala., Times that court reporting remains a good career, both because of the consistent work and the various options…
The Viewpoint column allows readers to express their thoughts on various topics. Statements of fact or opinion are the sole responsibility of the author and…
Name: Lisa Schwarze, RPR Specialty: Owner of Sworn Testimony, PLLC, and Game Day Captions Resides in: Lexington, Ky. NCRA member since: 2005 Graduated from: Madison…
When I was a student reporter back in the 1970s, I sat in with an official who worked for a federal judge in downtown Baltimore.…