Brandi Ray, TX C.S.R.         .1 CEUs/ 1 CE hour

In the fast-paced, detail-driven world of court reporting, it’s easy to become defined by what you do rather than who you are. The constant pressure to perform, meet deadlines, and juggle responsibilities can leave you drained, disconnected, and wondering where your sense of balance went.

In this empowering session, Brandi Ray invites you to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the power of simply being. 

Through practical tools, mindset shifts, and moments of reflection, you’ll discover how to:

• Release the pressure of constant productivity without sacrificing excellence.
• Build sustainable habits that nurture your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.
• Reignite your purpose and energy by aligning your work with your deeper values.

This isn’t about adding more to your plate, it’s about learning to be fully present, centered, and resilient so that everything you do flows from a place of strength and peace. 

Walk away feeling lighter, recharged, and ready to approach your profession and your life with renewed clarity and confidence.

10:00 a.m. to 10:05 a.m. – 5-minute break

Breakout Session 

Anthony D. Frisolone, FAPR, RDR, CRR, CRC, CRI, CSR   .1 CEU/ 1 CE Hour

Say goodbye to overlooked errors and hello to polished transcripts! In this session, we’ll dive deep into “Check It”, the built-in proofreading and quality assurance tool in Case CATalyst. Learn how to harness this powerful feature to catch untranslates, homonyms, formatting inconsistencies, and punctuation issues — all before your transcript reaches a scopist or client.

Whether you’re a student reporter or a seasoned pro, this session will help you build a more efficient editing routine, improve accuracy, and confidently deliver error-free work. We’ll walk through real-time demos, share best practices, and answer your questions so you leave equipped to “Check It” like a pro.

Perfect for:

• Reporters seeking faster editing workflows
  
  
• Students learning Case CATalyst
  
  
• Anyone looking to elevate transcript quality with smart tools

Breakout Session

Michael Starkman, Certified Advanced Eclipse Software Trainer –  .1 CEU/ 1 CE Hour

Imagine if you could have a universal brief, using the same steno stroke in the same job for practically any word or phrase out there. Sounds too good to be true? Well, this is exactly what Boost On Demand is!

11:05 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.  15-minute break

Mark Kislingbury, CSR (TX), RDR, CRR, FAPR -.15 CEUs/ 1.5 CE Hours 

Mark Kislingbury will share numerous briefing concepts that allow you to write thousands of phrases by only learning several ideas. No matter what theory you learned, you can apply these to your writing.

Learning objectives: Incorporate some or most of these concepts so as to use fewer strokes, making the reporter a faster writer in these challenging times of fast talkers.

12:50 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. Lunch Break

Jessie Waack, RDR, CRR, NYACR, NYRCR, CCRR, CSR-TX, CCR-NJ CCR-WA, CSR-CA    -.1 CEU/ 1 CE Hour

 Two pressing topics consistently arise in conversations among reporters: the difficulties of managing audio in large spaces and the transformative role of AI in our industry. Imagine a world where you no longer have to worry about sound quality during events. I will provide you with clear, step-by-step instructions on effective audio setups that will make your life significantly easier. Furthermore, let’s delve into what AI truly means for our profession. Together, we will discover how to harness AI to enhance communication and streamline research efforts, making us more efficient and effective in our work.

2:20 p.m. to 2:25 p.m. 5-minute break

Tim Falk, CLVS   .15 CEUs/ 1.5 CE Hours

Which features matter in a laptop for court reporting, and which ones aren’t important? How do you know if you’re paying a fair price for your new computer? Attending this seminar will give you the power to shop intelligently for a reporting laptop. Together we’ll create a short list of the essential laptop components you should be mindful of, as well as provide real-life shopping examples.

3:55 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 5-minute break 

Brett Bova, CLVS    .1 CEU/ 1 CE Hour

AI is advancing at a rapid pace, and we’re witnessing it more and more every day. Under the guise of “quicker, faster, better” outcomes and products, what happens if/when everyone jumps on the AI bandwagon and everything potentially starts looking the same?

In this seminar, we will explore the current trends in content creation, forecast their potential implications for the future, and examine how to strike a balance between leveraging this powerful tool and maintaining our authenticity.

5:00 p.m. to 5:05 p.m. 5-minute break

Lindsay Stoker, RDR, CRR, CRC, CA CSR .1 CEU/ 1 CE Hour

Artificial Intelligence is not coming for your job — it’s coming for your workflow. In this session, veteran court reporter Lindsay Stoker, RDR, CRR, CRC, CA CSR breaks down how AI tools can supercharge your speed, accuracy, and confidence while preserving the irreplaceable human judgment at the core of our work. We’ll explore how to ethically and effectively use AI for transcript cleanup, research, production, and even client communication — without compromising confidentiality or professional standards. You’ll leave with real-world use cases, insider tips, and a toolkit to future-proof your practice.

Whether you’re AI-curious, skeptical, or already experimenting with tools like ChatGPT, this session will help you separate the hype from the helpful and claim your place in the next chapter of court reporting.