Court reporters frequently access and handle sensitive information related to proceedings, which is why it’s incredibly important to make sure that your data is secure.  On this episode of The Modern Court Reporter, Paul Brophy, senior IT manager at Planet Depos, shares his tips and tricks, as well as best practices, about cybersecurity for new court reporters.   Being mindful of cybersecurity doesn’t just fall on the court reporter. If you’re curious about how court reporting agencies work with court reporters, attorneys and other parties to keep information secure, check out the Pl ..read more

On this special episode of The Modern Court Reporter, we’re joined by Leah Willersdorf, who shares how she began her court reporting career, in addition to stories of her adventures with international court reporting.   She also shares valuable insight, best practices and important reminders for court reporters, whether they are new to the field, new to international reporting or just needing a quick refresher. Court reporters and court reporting students are welcome to reach out to her at any time at courtreporterlondon@gmail.com.   Are you a court reporter interested in partnering ..read more

On this episode of the Modern Court Reporter, we’re joined by Tricia Stanton, program director at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C). Tricia shares insight into the court reporting program at Tri-C, from student recruitment all the way to job placement after graduation.     In addition to staying up-to-date with recent technology trends and offering relevant, hands-on training and internships, Tri-C also partners with mentorship programs like Planet Institute. Opportunities like this enable court reporters to make a seamless transition straight from school to the field.   I ..read more

This episode of The Modern Court Reporter features a career change that turned into a success story! We’re joined by Jessica Gibson who shares her story of leaving her flight attendant job to pursue a court reporting career. Jessica shares what an asset Planet Institute was (and still is) as she was finishing school and transitioning to court reporting work. She says that with the court reporting mentorship and support she’s received from Planet Institute, she felt confident and prepared on day one in the field of her new career. Are you looking to enhance your court reporting career with ment ..read more

In this inaugural episode of The Modern Court Reporter, you will hear from Darlene Williams, a court reporter with over 30 years of experience. Darlene discusses mentoring programs, including Planet Institute, that are designed to help court reporters bridge the gap between completion of academics and entering the real world that is court reporting. We also discuss some common mistakes that new court reporters make in the field, and whether Darlene feels this career path is worthwhile (hint: it is!). To learn more about Planet Institute, or to apply to the mentorship program, visit the Plane ..read more

This episode of The Modern Court Reporter is for voicewriters, by voicewriters. In this episode we're joined by Kelly Walters and Kristine Wesner. Kelly and Kristine both have experience handling remote depositions during the COVID-19 pandemic and look to share their expertise with voicewriting students. Our guests discuss their thoughts as they moved through court reporting school and their mentorship programs into becoming full-fedged voicewriters. From why they chose voicewriting and tips on the technology they use, to how they handle exhibits and overcome potential issues with remote tech ..read more

This episode of The Modern Court Reporter focuses time management, technology, and working remotely during a pandemic. We're joined by Kristina Tan, a court reporter with over 5 years of experience. Kristina discusses how she manages her time when creating transcripts, what technology she uses now plus what her first purchases were as a new court reporter, as well as the experiences she's had working remotely during a pandemic. Are you a student court reporter looking for mentorship opportunities to start your career out on the right foot? Visit our Planet Institute mentorship program to lea ..read more

This episode of The Modern Court Reporter focuses on test anxiety. We're joined again by Marybeth Everhart of My Realtime Coach. Marybeth drills down into your psyche to explore all the aspects of your text anxiety. She offers tips about how to overcome the horror that is test anxiety, with additional pointers on setting yourself up for success for that next milestone. Are you a student court reporter looking for mentorship opportunities to start your career out on the right foot? Visit our Planet Institute mentorship program to learn more.  ..read more

This episode of The Modern Court Reporter focuses on practice and how to develop good habits. We're joined by Marybeth Everhart of My Realtime Coach. Marybeth talks about the benefits of My Realtime Coach, and its place in helping you develop good practice habits, as well as a catalyst to passing speed levels. Plus, there's something very special in this episode you won't want to miss in the month of February. Be sure to listen all the way through! Are you a student court reporter looking for mentorship opportunities to start your career out on the right foot? Visit our Planet Institute ment ..read more

This episode of The Modern Court Reporter focuses on professionalism in court reporting. We are joined by Kathy DiLorenzo, the Director of Court Reporting at Planet Depos and past president of NCRA. Kathy shares her thoughts on being the ultimate professional, even amid a global pandemic. She talks about qualities that court reporting agencies look for when interviewing new reporters, including how your social media can impact their decision-making. Are you a student court reporter looking for mentorship opportunities to start your career out on the right foot? Visit our Planet Institute men ..read more