NCRA Members in Action

NCRA members share their unique and exciting careers in court reporting, captioning, and legal videography.

NCRA members lead exciting and exceptional professional careers. From transcribing and preserving the official record in high-profile cases in the courtroom and important meetings in the boardroom, to captioning on-site at live venues such as theater and sporting events, each day presents a different adventure. See some of their stories below.

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Judge Judy adds stenographer to her new courtroom show

Freelancer and firm owner Whitney Kumar shares her new and rewarding opportunity to work on Judge Judy's new show, Judy Justice. Kumar notes, “Judge Judy has a lot of respect for court reporters and is very conscious of making a good record. She hasn’t had the benefit of a court reporter in decades, so it’s been fun showing her how much technology has changed.”

The contest bug

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to compete in a contest on the national or international level? Laura Brewer, FAPR, RDR, CRR, CRC, whose first contest was over 30 years ago (when NCRA was still known as the National Shorthand Reporters Association), shares her experiences and invites you to consider competing. "For those of us who can be counted among the addicted," she says, "once a year is not enough."