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The American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers (AAERT) provides education and certification for professionals engaged in digital reporting, transcribing, and associated roles. AAERT offers networking opportunities for its members and promotes public awareness about the value of digital reporting.
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The AAERT certifications are recognized as the leading certification for many courts and businesses throughout the United States. These certifications are growing in popularity in Canada and throughout the world due to the many years of professional development of our Best Practices Guide and proficient testing.
Receiving and holding an AAERT certification designation demonstrates a continuous dedication and knowledge of the digital court reporting and transcription profession. Completing the AAERT certification process represents proof of your professionalism and an understanding of your trade.
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AAERT Announces 2025-2026 Board of Directors
At the 2025 Virtual Annual Membership Meeting on June 18, AAERT officially installed two continuing board members; Susan LaPooh and Jennifer Lindeman, and welcomed two new board members, Patricia Falls and Margy Lowry. We’re pleased to welcome these accomplished individuals, whose experience and perspective will strengthen our association’s leadership. We are proud to share that this year saw the largest field of qualified candidates and the highest voter participation in AAERT history. A tie in the voting results led to one additional member being elected to the Board. Since Jay Gross stepped down in 2024 and his seat remained unfilled, and because the bylaws allow for a board size ranging from 7 to 11, the current board voted to seat both tied candidates. This brings the total board size to 11. Following the installation, the new board met to elect…
AAERT Announces 2025 Board of Directors Candidates and Virtual Annual Membership Meeting
AAERT is pleased to announce the slate of candidates for the 2025 Board of Directors election. The AAERT Board of Directors is the governing body of the association and is responsible for establishing policies and procedures and setting the direction of the association. Three current board members are seeking re-election: Susan LaPooh, CER, CDR (Current President) Marybeth Burke-Dring, CER, CDR Jennifer Lindeman, CER, CDR We are also pleased to welcome three new candidates: Patricia Falls, CDR Yunier Leyva, CER Margy Lowry, CER, CDR, CET We are fortunate to have such a strong and engaged group of members stepping forward to help lead our association. Their dedication reflects the strength and vitality of our professional community. The three candidates who receive the most votes will be elected for three-year board terms, and the new board will then elect its officers. Ballots…