Introduction & Instructions

Welcome, introduction and instructions from Todd Allievi.

YOU’RE AN EXPERT WHAT?#*! - Version 6

Seminar includes a detailed discussion of the intricacies involved with reporting unusual and uncommon expert proceedings.  Seminar will include a comprehensive review of terminology verbalized in legal proceedings in the specialized areas of law including maritime, environmental, military, and other unusual experts.  

PROOFREADING - Version 7

Review of common errors found in transcript production including:  Spelling, prefixes, suffixes, hyphens, dash and/or slash, compound words, idioms and catch phrases.  Seminar will include an overview of proofreading tips and techniques to improve transcript production quality.  

CRAPPS (COURT REPORTING APPS) - Version 4

Detailed discussion introducing and explaining apps (applications) available to court reporters such as Adobe Reader, iAnnotate, Google Calendar, etc.  These specialized programs, or apps, when downloaded to mobile devices, will provide additional functionality by performing tasks such as proofreading, managing calendars, reading PDF’s and more, that will increase a court reporter’s proficiency in producing a timely and accurate transcript.  

HOW TO BE A CRAB (court reporter achieving balance) - Version 3

An interactive seminar where the presenter will provide various exercises, techniques and tools that will assist court reporters in identifying detrimental work-life issues such as anxiety, fatigue, and burnout, that lead to a compromised state of health.    Participants will learn strategies that, when incorporated, will promote a healthy and harmonious work-life paradigm that will provide for a more successful professional and personal life.   

LUNCH BREAK

HOW TO OUTFIT A COURT REPORTING HOME OFFICE - Version 7

Detailed discussion on how to properly outfit a court reporting home office.  Seminar will review the latest hardware and peripherals available to court reporters including:  Computers, printers, scanners, routers, smart phones, and other technological advancements. 

WEBSITES FOR COURT REPORTERS - Version 7

In-depth presentation and demonstration of websites available to court reporters.  Seminar will identify and explore various websites and their application to aid court reporters in all facets of their profession including searching for a multitude of information such as experts’ terminology, professional communication, geography, proper spellings, and marketing. 

SOUND OFF! - Version 2

Seminar will discuss the various sound equipment and techniques available to court reporters to improve the quality of the captured sound during legal proceedings. Topics will include:  Microphones and other sound equipment, best audio set-ups in various settings, in-person audio proceedings versus remote audio proceedings, video proceedings, guidelines and tips regarding the importance of quality audio equipment selection to enhance the court reporter’s ability to create an accurate transcript.  

DO YOU WANT TO HOOK UP? - Version 4

In this seminar, you will learn about the basics of realtime hookups:  Where to find the device manager, the different types of connections related to realtime hookups, the equipment you will need in order to hook up and provide realtime, and the types of litigation support software that the end user will need to receive the realtime feed. 

COURT REPORTING EFFICIENCY - Version 6

In-depth lecture that will address efficiency problems and provide management techniques and solutions, when properly implemented, will increase productivity in the court reporting environment.