Public Affairs Committee

The Public Affairs Committee promotes awareness and recognition of electronic reporting and transcribing across various sectors, ensuring its value and efficiency are widely understood.

The Committee works to expand the adoption of electronic reporting and transcribing within federal, state, and local governments, as well as in legal, corporate, and academic markets. Additionally, the Committee advocates for greater recognition and professional opportunities for those in the field, supporting the continued growth and advancement of electronic reporting and transcribing professionals.

The Public Affairs Committee is dedicated to advancing the visibility, recognition, and adoption of digital court reporting and transcribing. The committee plays a key role in executing Board-directed initiatives, engaging in public outreach, and providing educational resources to stakeholders.

Committee members contribute to a variety of projects and initiatives, including:

• Implementing the Board’s public affairs and workforce development initiatives.
• Engaging in public-facing efforts such as webinars, seminars, blog posts, social media, and membership updates.
• Developing educational resources to promote the benefits of digital court reporting.
• Identifying strategies to expand the use of digital court reporting nationwide.
• Providing members with tools and talking points to debunk industry misconceptions.
• Offering best practices to firms transitioning to a method-agnostic approach to court reporting.
• Advocating for certification and the presence of a trained professional in legal proceedings.

Committee members are required to be AAERT members in good standing.