by Lauren N. Lawrence, RPR | Sep 3, 2026 | What's New in Stenovate
Legal transcription. Legal transcripts. They sound like they should describe essentially the same work. They don’t. Producing a verbatim legal transcript is its own specialty. Whether someone is scoping for a stenographic or voice reporter or transcribing a...
by Lauren N. Lawrence, RPR | Sep 3, 2026 | What's New in Stenovate
Court reporters have always needed to be thoughtful about the professionals they trust with their transcripts. But as the court reporting landscape continues to change, knowing how to vet a scopist or proofreader before hiring them has become even more important. ...
by Lauren N. Lawrence, RPR | Aug 28, 2025 | What's New in Stenovate
Many court reporters still rely on Facebook groups to hire scopists and proofreaders. It’s familiar, it’s free, and it seems fast. But it also comes with serious risks. If you want to hire scopists and proofreaders online and ensure quality, professionalism, and...
by Lauren N. Lawrence, RPR | Jun 17, 2025 | What's New in Stenovate
Hiring a scopist or proofreader isn’t just a simple delegation task. It’s entrusting someone with highly sensitive material: medical details, Social Security numbers, and legal testimony. Your name is on the transcript. Your professional reputation is on the line. ...
by Lauren N. Lawrence, RPR | Jun 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
“The record is never about you.” – Michael Bouley, Certified Freelance Stenographer Every so often, a court reporter’s reflection reminds us why we do what we do—not for accolades or speed goals, but for the sacred trust we uphold as guardians of the record. In...
