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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 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…
Industry Report Shows Growing Need for More Court Reporters and Rise of Digital Reporting as a Scalable Solution
Industry advocates call for expanding methods of capture to solve crisis in legal systems across US New York, April 10, 2025 – The American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers (AAERT) today released findings of the 2025 Court Reporting Industry Trends Report, highlighting new research that reveals a critical need nationwide for more court reporters and the growing role of digital court reporting as a reliable solution to ensure accurate and timely legal transcripts and maintain access to justice for all litigants. For over a decade, courtrooms and legal proceedings have faced a mounting workforce crisis foretold by industry experts. The 2025 Court Reporting Industry Trends Report shows that number has declined by 21 percent over the last decade, with just 23,000 stenographers remaining. Further declines are expected due to continued retirements and fewer recruits entering the profession. In fact,…
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