Paying It Forward” Mission – SITC 2024
The Paying It Forward Stenographic Initiative, a nonprofit, was created in 2020 to perform random acts of kindness for court reporting students. A heartfelt thanks to the reporting professionals who have donated to this entity over the last three years. Your generosity has enabled us to be able to sponsor students and new professionals for convention attendance, testing fees, software upgrade fees, professional clothing, steno machines, laptops, tuition, and books. If you would like to donate, please e-mail Allie Hall at allie441@gmail.com or click on the following QR code:
Steno United Reception – Cupcake & Cocktails
Steno United Reception – Cupcake & Cocktails “Cupcakes and Cocktails” was the theme for this year’s Steno United Reception. We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to Regina DeMoville, who helped sponsor the champagne that our guests enjoyed. We truly appreciate you, Regina! The Steno United Reception was once again intimate, inspirational, and impactful. We extended our deepest gratitude to our esteemed sponsors and afforded them, in return, the unique opportunity to engage with attendees in order to articulate their vision for our profession and how best to align their business interests with our needs. During this time, we also provided an opportunity for our sponsors and vendors to share a few insightful words with conference attendees. As they did, our guests partook of a selection of tantalizing custom desserts before leaving to enjoy a fun night on the town with colleagues or lounging in the lobby, networking, and catching up with old friends and making new ones.
Fearless Stenographers Conference 2024 Newsletter
Third time’s a charm! “Steno in the City” (SITC) kicked off its third annual Fearless Stenographers Conference in Long Beach, California, this past Spring, April 11th through April 13th. Court reporters, captioners, students, videographers, firm owners, steno spouses, realtors, attorneys, and accountants were in attendance, once again, demonstrating that “Steno in the City” continues to bridge the gap and foster collaborative opportunities by bringing the legal community and out-of-network associates together for a fabulous time! On Wednesday, April 10th, 2024, to kick off the conference, “Steno in the City” held a pre-mixer event in downtown Los Angeles on the 51st floor of City Club LA overlooking California’s gorgeous skyline. Our honorary sponsors for the event were Urlaub Bowen & Associates and SPS Litigation Services. We offer a hearty thank you to both for your continued support of “Steno in the City”! Read More Legal Networking Event This year’s Legal Networking Event took place aboard the elegant Entertainer yacht, providing a luxurious atmosphere and a celebratory tone for the evening. Against the backdrop of the eye-catching Long Beach Shoreline Marina, professionals and students alike let loose and had a fabulous time. Attendees were warmly greeted upon boarding the ship by the captain and crew who offered glasses of champagne to set the mood. Guests were then welcomed to the ship’s main deck by melodious saxophone tunes while a live DJ spinning popular hits lured people onto the dance floor on the upper deck. The steno community enjoyed three levels of entertainment and fun aboard the luxury yacht while a photographer and videographer captured an array of memorable moments. The lively, upbeat event provided a fantastic evening for all, including steno spouses, the number of which continues to grow each year. Witnessing our steno professionals convening to network with and embrace students in conversations and good times aboard the private yacht was truly a remarkable and unforgettable experience. “Steno in the City” will continue to open our doors for the legal community to participate in our networking events. Aboard the yacht were Assistant Attorney General Allison Alier from the State of Colorado and Cory Chinn-Lang, Warner Bros. Entertainment attorney. A special thank you to Judy Bundy-Bellinger for inviting her connections to be part of our event United we stand! Read More Fearless Stenographers Conference: Day 1 & 2 Seminar Sessions Prior to the networking event of Thursday, April 11th, 2024, we held our third annual “Speed in the City” stenographic contest which was hosted by the illustrious Allie Hall. The first session of the conference, “Laptops for Legal Proceedings,” garnered rave reviews. Tim Faulk truly captivated the audience, delivering an informative and exciting presentation on technical aspects of the court reporting profession. Friday, April 12th, 2024, the second day of the conference, commenced with an impressive lineup of speakers. Moderator Kerry Murphy, CA CSR, RPR; Allie Hall, RDR, CSR, CRR; and Shacara Mapp, RMR, CRR, FCRR, shared different aspects of “Steno in the City’s” core missions. Their discussions on “Serving, Advocating, and Leading in the Court Reporting Profession” served as powerful inspiration for our attendees, encouraging them to step up and become active supporters of our industry. Read More The Exhibitor Hall This year’s conference featured a total of 13 vendors, including the SITC booth. If you were a Gold Tier sponsor or higher, your booth was included in your sponsorship package. In order to support our small businesses and organizations within the court reporting profession, five vendors were each awarded a complimentary booth. Those who were considered for the gift were required to have been small businesses and supporters of “Steno in the City” from its inception. Read More Steno United Reception – Cupcake & Cocktails “Cupcakes and Cocktails” was the theme for this year’s Steno United Reception. We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to Regina DeMoville, who helped sponsor the champagne that our guests enjoyed. We truly appreciate you, Regina! Read More Steno in the City wants to now give gratitude and thanks to our 2024 Fearless Stenographers Conference sponsors! To the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles Court Reporters, Steno in the City’s 2024 Diamond Sponsor, thank you for your generous contribution! Your dedication as court reporters embodies excellence and is a true representation of Steno United! Read More Fearless Stenographers Conference – Day 3 The final day’s sessions on Saturday, April 13, 2024, elicited numerous pertinent, candid conversations, reflecting the transparency our profession deserves. The first module, titled “Court Reporters in Attorneys’ Eyes Only,” sparked a compelling, thought-provoking dialogue between reporters and our esteemed panel of attorneys regarding the intricate process of deciding when and when not to notate transcript parentheticals in specific situations in order to achieve accuracy of the record. The exchange led to a unique teachable moment, ultimately resulting in a triumph for both our profession and the attorneys with whom we collaborate. Moreover, Jessie Waack-Gorry, RDR, CRR, CSR, once again deftly facilitated a highly engaged audience as she shared invaluable insights into user-friendly gadgets that assist today’s reporters in their work. Her unveiling of these helpful hacks, designed to increase workload efficiency and maximize productivity through the effective utilization of cutting-edge tools and resources, was met with avid enthusiasm. Read More Awards Luncheon The Prestigious Award As always, this year’s Awards Luncheon provided many memorable moments as we took the opportunity to publicly acknowledge and express our appreciation to those in our profession who exemplify excellence. This year, we recognized a trail-blazing stenographer and firm owner who forged a path for future court reporters with her industry knowledge, diligence, and expertise. No one is more worthy of our respect than Donna Urlaub, a court reporter who has served our profession with utmost dedication for 55 years. Thus we honored Donna by bestowing upon her the Prestigious Award in appreciation for her significant achievements, fierce work ethic, and commitment to our profession for five-plus decades. Congratulations, Donna. Well done! Read More “Paying It Forward” Mission The Paying It Forward Stenographic Initiative, a nonprofit, was created in 2020 to perform random acts of kindness for court reporting students. A heartfelt thanks to the reporting