CCR Seminars Fall 2026 Program

Seminar will include a comprehensive review of terminology verbalized during proceedings in the transportation-related areas of law including railroad, maritime, airlines, shipping/commerce, etc. Seminar will increase a court reporter’s proficiency in producing an accurate and timely transcript by aiding their ability to recognize/define terminology, research to confirm it is the proper word, and it is spelled correctly. In addition, the seminar will provide an interactive brief form session whereupon the presenter and all attendees will have the ability to share/create brief forms.

Sexual harassment remains illegal and one of the most prevalent workplace ethics challenges across every profession — and court reporting is no exception. Yet knowing what to do when it happens, and how to protect yourself in the process, is where most professionals feel least prepared. This webinar goes beyond awareness to cover the practical side: how to recognize harassment, document it effectively, and report it through the right channels while minimizing the risk of retaliation — a very real concern for the many court reporters who are self-employed or freelance. We'll also explore the broader workplace ethics landscape of the profession, including how to handle uncomfortable or inappropriate behavior that may not rise to the level of harassment but still puts you in a difficult position — such as boundary-pushing clients, unprofessional conduct in the deposition or courtroom, and maintaining impartiality under pressure. Whether you're a seasoned reporter or just starting out, this program will give you practical tools to navigate challenging situations, uphold your workplace ethics standards, and advocate for yourself without compromising your career.

Detailed discussion and explanation of various court reporting software shortcuts and other time-saving techniques that when employed will improve court reporters’ efficiency and transcript production. Seminar will include various court reporting software: CaseCatalyst, Eclipse, and others.

In depth discussion of the proper professionalism and ethics that should be practiced in a court reporting environment. Seminar will include the following areas of ethics and professionalism: proper attire, demeanor, introductions, client relations, review of various federal, state and NCRA rules, guidelines, ethics and standards of practice and conduct that govern court reporters. Additionally, attendees will be presented with various ethical questions and scenarios that court reporters may be confronted with during a legal proceeding.

Seminar will provide a goal-setting tutorial employing a life balance approach. Attendees will learn goal-setting tips and strategies to unlock and promote personal and professional growth, and how to achieve goals while working in a chaotic court reporting environment.

Demonstration of various ideas and techniques which can be employed by court reporters to enhance their use of and productivity with various software packages. Software covered includes Microsoft Excel and Outlook, smart phone and tablet apps, as well as various other software tools.

Seminar includes discussion and review of foreign words or phrases, acronyms and famous quotes that may be verbalized during legal proceedings. The comprehensive review of this terminology will increase a court reporter’s proficiency in producing an accurate and timely transcript by aiding their research to confirm it is the proper word; it is spelled correctly and the ability to define such terms.

In this seminar, you will learn about the day-to-day responsibilities and activities of an official court reporter working in one of the nation's busiest federal courthouses. This seminar will include the qualifications and duties necessary for an official reporter, court rules and procedures, pros, and cons of being an official, and a comparison of official reporter versus freelance reporter, reporting cases involving classified material/security clearances and other relevant official court reporting subject matters.

Presentation and discussion of what attorneys require, wish for and demand from court reporters and how court reporters should deal with demanding attorneys. Seminar will include a review of the likes and dislikes that attorneys have regarding court reporters with the goal of improving the attorney-court reporter relationship.