Steno in the City

09/16/2026

SITC ANNOUNCEMENT:

THE FEARLESS STENOGRAPHERS CONFERENCE IS HEADED TO MIAMI AND YOU’RE INVITED! THIS IS OPEN TO ALL.

SAVE THE DATE: April 1–4, 2027

LOCATION: Miami, Florida

You won’t want to miss this one!

We’re bringing all the SITC vibes to the heart of Miami; our conference hotel is located in the Downtown/Brickell area.

And let me just say… our conference hotel is simply THE BEST! If you attended the Steno Tech Workshop a few weeks ago, you already know how excited I am about this location and property. I am beyond pleased with what we have selected for Fearless 2027, and I cannot wait for you to experience it!

Get ready for education, networking, connection, community, and the SITC Fearless experience - - Miami style!

More details are coming soon. For now, SAVE THE DATE!

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN NEXT MONTH.

APRIL 1–4, 2027 | MIAMI, FLORIDA

FEARLESS IS GOING TO MIAMI!!!!

SN: The conference will start on April 1, 2027 and end on April 3, 2027. Checkout will be April 4, 2027. No events will take place on April 4, 2027 which is Sunday.

Hope to see you there!!! 💜💜💜💜

Welcome to the Steno in the City page where we will continue to bring the court reporting, captioning, and legal profession together one city and one platform at a time.

09/16/2026

SITC ANNOUNCEMENT:

THE FEARLESS STENOGRAPHERS CONFERENCE IS HEADED TO MIAMI AND YOU’RE INVITED! THIS IS OPEN TO ALL.

SAVE THE DATE: April 1–4, 2027
LOCATION: Miami, Florida

You won’t want to miss this one!

We’re bringing all the SITC vibes to the heart of Miami; our conference hotel is located in the Downtown/Brickell area.

And let me just say… our conference hotel is simply THE BEST! If you attended the Steno Tech Workshop a few weeks ago, you already know how excited I am about this location and property. I am beyond pleased with what we have selected for Fearless 2027, and I cannot wait for you to experience it!

Get ready for education, networking, connection, community, and the SITC Fearless experience - - Miami style!

More details are coming soon. For now, SAVE THE DATE!

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN NEXT MONTH.

APRIL 1–4, 2027 | MIAMI, FLORIDA

FEARLESS IS GOING TO MIAMI!!!!

SN: The conference will start on April 1, 2027 and end on April 3, 2027. Checkout will be April 4, 2027. No events will take place on April 4, 2027 which is Sunday.

08/30/2026

CALL TO ACTION RESULTS!

SUPPORTING OUR STUDENTS

We put out a CALL TO ACTION asking our Steno community to come together and support students for this amazing Steno Tech Workshop happening RIGHT NOW and you all SHOWED UP AND SHOWED OUT!

Because of your generosity, 110 sponsorships were received and 97 students & new professionals were sponsored.

On behalf of every student who received a sponsorship, THANK YOU! You paid it forward, invested in the next generation of reporters, and gave students an opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with this incredible profession.

Thank you to EVERY SINGLE PERSON who answered the call. This is what happens when we come together as ONE COMMUNITY and ONE TEAM to support the future of steno!

THIS IS UNITY!!!!

STENO UNITED!

STUDENT SPONSORS:

1. Dineen Squillante — Qty 2

2. Stefanie Farrell — Qty 1

3. Kim Seibert — Qty 2

4. Bridget Lombardozzi — Qty 1

5. Corrie Wolden — Qty 1

6. Norma Pou — Qty 2

7. Shivanee Sujata Singh — Qty 2

8. Traci Mertens — Qty 5

9. Callie & Matt Moss — Qty 2

10. Jorge Dominguez — Qty 5

11. Tori Pittman — Qty 2

12. Tracy Thompson — Qty 5

13. Victoria Rodriguez — Qty 1

14. Jennifer Carollo — Qty 2

15. Sandy Narup — Qty 2

16. Michelle Focht — Qty 1

17. Karen Lynn — Qty 2

18. Kristine Langford — Qty 2

19. Robert Paschal — Qty 2

20. Heather Bautista — Qty 5

21. Allison Adams — Qty 2

22. Sean Sampson — Qty 2

23. Yvette Heinze — Qty 1

24. Joe Reynosa — Qty 2

25. Renate Reid — Qty 2

26. Nivla Gilbert — Qty 1

27. Jenelle Bartel — Qty 1

28. Andrea Ignacio — Qty 10

29. Desiree Cooks — Qty 2

30. Cassandra Campbell-Bice — Qty 1

31. Cindy Bowden — Qty 2

32. Michelle Caldwell — Qty 5

33. Nicole Bulldis — Qty 5

34. Kelly Lawton — Qty 5

35. Molly Cooper — Qty 2

36. Margie Wakeman Wells — Qty 2

37. Anna Cillo — Qty 3

38. Jessica Cabello — Qty 5

39. Loretta Lee — Qty 1

40. Debra Ballard-Flamer — Qty 2

41. Tiffany Wooldridge — Qty 2

42. Tricia Sealey — Qty 1

****42 SPONSORS****

****110 STUDENTS SPONSORSHIPS****

****97 STUDENTS SPONSORED*****

08/28/2026

STENO TECH WORKSHOP 2026

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: BRENDA COUNTZ
Over 5 decades in the game and still going!

The energy that she brings is so contagious!

Court reporters, the Steno Tech Workshop is packed with TECHNOLOGY, SOFTWARE, AUDIO, REALTIME, AND WORKFLOW, but we’re closing out the day by focusing on the most important equipment you have: YOUR BODY!

We’re wrapping up Steno Tech with Brenda Countz and a session every court reporter can benefit from!

6:35 p.m. – 7:35 p.m.

Caring for Your Most Valuable Tool – Your Body
Presenter: Brenda Countz

Long hours at the writer and computer can take a toll on your body. Brenda will share practical strategies for ergonomics, flexibility, circulation, preventing repetitive strain, work-life balance, and developing healthier habits to help support a long and successful career.

We invest in our writers, laptops, microphones, and software. Let’s make sure we’re investing in ourselves, too!

The perfect way to close out a full day of Steno Tech!

See you August 29!

08/27/2026

STENO TECH WORKSHOP 2026

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: BRANDI RAY

Next up, we have the amazing Brandi Ray, and she is bringing a much-needed conversation to Steno Tech!

Court reporters,SPEND SO MUCH TIME PROTECTING THE RECORD, BUT WHO IS PROTECTING YOU?

4:25 p.m. – 5:25 p.m.

The Record Matters… So Do You
How to Earn the Most Important C.E.R.T. of Your Career
Presenter: Brandi Ray

Through her C.E.R.T. Framework, Brandy will share practical strategies to help court reporters build resilience, prevent burnout, and prioritize their well-being while continuing to perform at a high level.

We talk about technology. We talk about software. We talk about protecting the record. Now it’s time to talk about YOU!

The record matters… and SO DO YOU!

See you August 29 at Steno Tech 2026!

08/27/2026

STUDENT & NEW PROFESSIONALS:
STENO TECH WORKSHOP

Let’s Go!!!!

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: DESIREE COOKS

Students and new professionals, graduation is just the beginning!

Next up, we have Desiree Cooks, and she’s talking about one of the most important parts of becoming a working reporter - - CONFIDENCE!

1:05 p.m. – 2:05 p.m.

Building Confidence: Your Journey from Student to Reporter
Presenter: Desiree Cooks

Passing your speed tests is one thing, but stepping into your first deposition or courtroom assignment is a whole new experience!

Desiree will share real-world advice on professionalism, communication, on-the-job etiquette, time management, building relationships, and showing up with confidence as you transition from student to professional reporter.

You worked hard to get here. Now it’s time to walk into the profession knowing you BELONG there!

Come ready to learn, ask questions, and build the confidence you need for your next chapter.

See you August 30!

***Sponsored students/new professionals will receive the Zoom links tomorrow***

Students/New Professionals will have access to BOTH workshops!

New Professionals that are seeking CEUs, will join the live session on Saturday if CEUs are needed. No CEUs are given during the workshop on Sunday.

A detailed email will go out tomorrow. 💜💜💜

08/26/2026

STUDENT & NEW PROFESSIONALS
STENO TECH WORKSHOP
August 30, 2026

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: MOLLY COOPER

Students and new professionals, let’s get you ready for that first job!

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Tracking Job Details for the Final Transcript
Presenter: Molly Cooper

Molly is bringing you the practical knowledge you need to stay organized, track important job details, and prepare for your final transcript.

From understanding the information you receive on an assignment to knowing what to look for along the way, this session will help you feel more prepared and confident as a new reporter.

Come ready to learn and get prepared to take on you first job!

See you August 30!

08/26/2026

STENO TECH WORKSHOP 2026

ARE YOU IN THE MARKET FOR REMOTE COURTROOM WORK?

REVOTEXT IS CURRENTLY RECRUITING TOP COURT REPORTERS!

REMOTE REAL-TIME REPORTERS!

REVOTEXT: “We were remote when remote wasn’t cool.”

Come and hear what this powerhouse court reporter have to offer you! Judy has been in the game for sometime.

One thing about our profession is that you have options and if remote work is your thing, come check out your colleague on Saturday!

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: JUDY LEHMAN

Next up at Steno Tech, we have Judy Lehman, and she’s taking us inside the technology behind today’s virtual courtroom!

3:20 p.m. – 4:20 p.m.

RevolutionaryText Virtual Courtroom
Presenter: Judy Lehman

From Zoom and Webex to realtime, internet connectivity, encryption, transcript production, troubleshooting, and archive management, Judy is covering what you need to know to confidently handle virtual assignments.

Technology changes, but one thing remains the same: the integrity of the record matters!

Get ready for another great Steno Tech session packed with information you can actually use on the job.

See you August 29!

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08/24/2026

STUDENT & NEW PROFESSIONAL STENO TECH WORKSHOP

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: KERRY MURPHY

Students and new professionals, let’s get into TRANSCRIPTS!

You’ve taken the job, you’ve written the record... now what?

We’re excited to have Kerry Murphy joining us to walk through what happens when it’s time to get that transcript finalized and ready for your attorney client.

11:20 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.

Transcript Ready: Binding, Formatting & Answers for New Reporters

Presenter: Kerry Murphy

Kerry will cover the things new reporters need to know about transcript production, binding, formatting, cover pages, filing captions, quality control, and getting your transcript physically and digitally ready for delivery.

And for our California reporters, she’ll also get into the code letter and the infamous “SoCal stip” and how to be prepared while protecting the record.

This is the kind of practical information you want to know before that first transcript is due!

August 30 is all about our students and new professionals. See you there!

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08/24/2026

STENO TECH WORKSHOP 2026

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: JESSIE WAACK

BECAUSE JESSIE KNOWS BEST!

2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. – Fine-Tune Your Practice: Audio Setups, Mic Mastery & Digital Workflow Tips

Presenter: Jessie Waack

Reporters, LET’S TALK AUDIO!

Your audio can make or break your workflow, and having the right setup and knowing how to use it can make a huge difference on the job!

We are excited to welcome Jessie Waack back to the Steno Tech Workshop! Jessie is bringing us a practical, technology-packed session designed to help you better understand your equipment and get the most out of your audio setup.

Jessie, we appreciate you for always showing up and supporting SITC! 💜💜💜💜

Whether you're working in depositions, courtrooms, arbitrations, or remote proceedings, this session is for YOU!

Jessie will walk us through microphone configurations, wireless and wired audio solutions, troubleshooting techniques, and digital workflow strategies that can help improve your efficiency from the assignment all the way through transcript delivery.

And here's the key: Don't just own the equipment... KNOW YOUR EQUIPMENT!

Understanding how your technology works can help you troubleshoot problems in real time, make smarter equipment choices, and walk into your assignments feeling prepared and confident.

MICS. AUDIO. WORKFLOW. TROUBLESHOOTING. WE’RE COVERING IT!

Get ready for another great hour of technology and practical information you can put to use in your everyday reporting life!

We can’t wait to see you at Steno Tech 2026!

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REGISTRATION LINK:

https://stenointhecity.com/the-steno-tech-workshop/