NCRA Leadership & Legislative Boot Camp

Registration now OPEN!

Register by Jan. 23

Register online

Or download registration form [PDF]

Note: Hotel registration is separate. Booking link provided in your registration confirmation email.

Registration details

Member

$350

Second member
(same state)

$300

Nonmember

$450

Other payment options

Payment by check: Download form (PDF). Submit with check to address on form.

Payment by phone: Email completed form (PDF) to meetings@ncra.org. Call 800-272-6272 with payment.

Important: Registration not complete until payment received.

Event overview

Join fellow professionals for the 2026 NCRA Leadership & Legislative Boot Camp—an intensive, hands-on experience designed to prepare you to lead, influence, and advocate with confidence. Whether you're new to grassroots engagement or looking to refine your skills, this event offers the tools, training, and connections to make a lasting impact on the future of court reporting, captioning, and related legal professions.

Catch highlights from the 2025 Boot Camp

What to expect

Skills training

Intensive sessions that teach you the strategies to effectively advocate for your profession in state legislatures and Congress.

Hands-on practice

Apply your advocacy skills in real-life scenarios while networking with passionate NCRA members.

Capitol Hill experience

Put your training to the test by advocating directly before your elected representatives and their staff.

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Student opportunity!

Apply by November 4

The Linda Breech Memorial Advocacy Scholarship, created in partnership with NCRF, covers full registration for one eligible student to attend the NCRA Leadership & Legislative Boot Camp. Honor Linda’s legacy and take part in this transformative advocacy experience.

Learn more and Apply

Venue

Hotel booking link provided in your registration confirmation email.

Embassy Suites Old Town Alexandria
Alexandria, Virginia

Located in historic Old Town Alexandria with easy access to Capitol Hill, the Embassy Suites offers convenient accommodations in a charming waterfront setting.

NCRA Room block

Hotel block closes: February 6, 2026

Room Rate: $225 per night (plus tax and service fee)

Includes: Cooked-to-order breakfast and complimentary afternoon reception

Hear from past participants

"By joining the NCRA Leadership & Legislative Boot Camp, you’ll learn, engage, and collaborate with passionate, like-minded professionals who are driving change while participating in civic activities right at the heart of our capital."
— Darlene Devlin, Patchogue, N.Y.

"I want to be more involved in advocating for my profession and I feel this Boot Camp will lay the proper foundation for me."
— Tanner Feast, RPR, Garland, Texas

"Third-time attendee – I’ve experienced firsthand the importance of advocacy for our careers, whether nationally or at the state level."
— Carol Naughton, RDR, Virginia Beach, Va.

Policies and accommodations

Cancellation and refund policy

Please send all cancellation requests to meetings@ncra.org. No refunds will be issued after January 23, 2026. Additionally, you will forfeit your registration fee if you do not attend the Boot Camp.

Special accommodations

Please contact NCRA at meetings@ncra.org no later than January 23, 2026, if you require any special accommodations to fully participate in this event. Information provided will remain confidential. Provision of accommodations requested after January 24 or on site may not be possible.