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National Court Reporters Association Promoting excellence among those who capture and convert the spoken word to text since 1899.

10/12/2026

In this month’s “In a Steno Minute with Cathy,” NCRA President Cathy Penniston, M.A., RPR, CRI, previews some upcoming events to help you fill out your fall schedule.

Have you been thinking about a career in legal videography? Do you have experience using video cameras, mixers, and ligh...
10/10/2026

Have you been thinking about a career in legal videography? Do you have experience using video cameras, mixers, and lighting? The NCRA Certified Legal Video Specialist (CLVS) credential offers a unique opportunity to turn your eye for detail and technical expertise into a vital asset for preserving the legal record.

Spaces are filling up for the upcoming CLVS Production Exam taking place Nov. 13-14 at NCRA headquarters in Reston, Va. Be sure to complete your registration by Oct. 31 to secure your spot and take the next step in your professional advancement.

More details at NCRA.org/CLVS

10/08/2026

Renew your NCRA membership this month and you could win a $200 Amazon gift card!

All members who renew by the end of October will be entered into the drawing and will also receive an exclusive early renewer graphic to share on social media or in their email signature. Plus, you'll continue enjoying the professional resources, networking opportunities, education, advocacy, and member benefits that come with NCRA membership.

Don't wait until the deadline. Renew today at NCRA.org/renew.

From choosing the right equipment to navigating your first jobs, new professionals often have questions that go beyond w...
10/06/2026

From choosing the right equipment to navigating your first jobs, new professionals often have questions that go beyond what they learned in school.

That's why NCRA's Next Generation and Legacy Committee developed a new FAQ resource for freelancers, official court reporters, broadcast captioners, and CART captioners.

Learn more: www.thejcr.com/2026/09/10/faqs-for-new-professionals-now-available

ALERT: Registration and hotel deadline extended! If you've been waiting to register for the inaugural NCRA State Leaders...
10/02/2026

ALERT: Registration and hotel deadline extended!

If you've been waiting to register for the inaugural NCRA State Leadership Summit, now is the time.

With attendance capped at 80 participants and registration now closing Oct. 7, don't miss the opportunity to connect with state leaders from across the country and earn 1.1 CEUs.

Register: https://www.ncra.org/home/events-news/ncra-state-leadership-summit

The recent loss of a young court reporter to an alleged act of domestic violence has prompted several sponsors and NCRA ...
09/29/2026

The recent loss of a young court reporter to an alleged act of domestic violence has prompted several sponsors and NCRA to help elevate the discussion about this issue so that future tragedies can be avoided. To that end, we are offering a free 90-minute webinar on Oct. 22 from 7-8:30 p.m. Eastern. Please join us and help put an end to the terrible scourge of domestic violence.

Details: www.thejcr.com/2026/09/21/raising-awareness-about-domestic-violence/

09/28/2026

Technology changes. Professionalism doesn't.

"While the tools may change, the need for a skilled court reporter and captioner remains and always will."

NCRA President Cathy Penniston, M.A., RPR, CRI. shares how NCRA members continue to thrive by embracing innovation while staying committed to accuracy, accountability, and trust.

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