SPEAKERS / PRESENTERS

Richard has been in the high-end technical arena since 1976.  He has traveled extensively around the world selling, installing, and training students, teachers, professors, and doctors on computer-based laser systems used in the medical, scientific, entertainment, and forensic arenas.  He began to study and implement the computer as a tool in the court-reporting industry in 2001.  He noticed a need for fundamental training on computer maintenance as well as internet security and safety, as more and more reporters were upgrading to computer-based CAT programs and using the internet to send transcripts as well as do research.

Richard is a certified freelance Voice Reporter in Texas and Georgia, and has six-plus years' experience in district and federal courtrooms.  He is currently practicing in the 4th Judicial Circuit of Florida and the United States Federal Court Middle District in Florida.  He is also a continuing education provider on Computer-Based Voice Recording Applications, computer maintenance, and Internet Safety / Identity Theft for the State of Georgia and the National Verbatim Reporters Association.

The internet is a powerful tool for a reporter to use, but has inherent dangers associated with that use.  His Tuesday discussion will give us a better understanding of those risks and the potential for identity theft, predator activity, as well as family-safe internet surfing and browsing.

courtreport@bellsouth.net.

John and his wife Jeanne are the parents of four adult children, and live in Bryan, Texas, about 150 miles east of San Antonio.  John is a sixth-generation Texan, a graduate of Princeton University and the University of Texas School of Law, a U.S. Navy veteran, and a Senior District Judge for the State of Texas.  When not serving as a judge, he practices mediation and arbitration, both on a fee basis and as a volunteer at the Dispute Resolution Center in Bryan.

He is a volunteer faculty member of the Texas A & M University School of Medicine, teaching in the Leadership in Medicine course for first-year students.  He is the teacher of an adult Sunday school class at the First United Methodist Church in Bryan.

John was one of the early converts to electronic reporting of court proceedings in Texas, and is the state's most vocal advocate for changing its law to allow trial judges the freedom to choose electronic reporting.

www.JohnDelaneyMediator.com.

Karon is president of Diversified Consultations, specializing in technical training, documentation, and support.  IBM, Morgan Stanley, and the U.S. Department of Justice are among her clients.  She resides with her family near Washington, D.C.

She will lead a Microsoft Word practicum on Monday morning.
Bring your laptop, batteries charged!

NOTE:  Word questions / problems you would like to see addressed at the practicum can be submitted to Karon at info@diversifiedconsultations.com.

Jonathan is an advisor with Mack Financial Group, Inc., in New York, NY.

He and his team specialize in developing and implementing innovative solutions to assist their clientele in achieving their personal financial goals.

In today's complex world we may find ourselves faced with more significant financial decisions in a single year than our grandparents faced in their entire lifetime. Therefore, it's critical that we develop and implement a specific yet flexible financial plan. The result — a roadmap to guide you towards long-term success.

He will speak Monday afternoon on Financial Strategies.

jleibensperger@mackfinancial.com.

Anne was formerly a stenographer and obtained her education in court reporting from MacCormac College in Chicago. She transitioned to electronic reporting in 1981 and started AIM Reporting Service in 1985. Anne was a charter member of AAERT in 1994 and became certified with AAERT in 1996.

As a business owner, Anne was very aware that saving for retirement and investing was critical to becoming financially independent. In turn, financial planning has become somewhat of a passion as she researches, invests and takes a hands-on approach in managing her own investments. Anne looks forward to sharing her knowledge as a business owner and investor with other members to increase their financial literacy and net worth.

She will speak Monday afternoon on Practical Financial Advice:  Increase Your Financial Literacy and Net Worth.

aimreporting@sbcglobal.net.

Randel is president of All Professionals Litigation Support Team, Inc. (APLST), which provides transcription and support for clients such as Citibank, Shell Oil, Pitney Bowes, CenterPoint Energy, and USA Today.  He has written papers on the Internet and electronics in the legal profession, and received AAERT's 2007 Transcriber of the Year award.  Randel resides in Houston.

He will lead a WordPerfect practicum on Monday morning.
Bring your laptop, batteries charged!

NOTE:  WordPerfect questions / problems you would like to see addressed at the practicum can be submitted to him at rraison@aplst.com.

Gregory K. Smith and Associates is a full-service firm engaging in multiple phases of insurance, investments, securities, tax and financial planning. The firm was established in 1978 as an insurance brokerage company specializing in life, health, and disability insurance. In 2006, with the addition of Steve Jansen, their line of products has expanded to include all lines of property and casualty insurance.

  Steve Jansen  (Arizona)

Greg, Steve, and their associates provide a complete portfolio of insurance products and services utilizing A+ and A++ BEST rated insurance carriers. They have spoken before many groups, including insurance companies, insurance agencies, CPA offices, attorneys, and associations, regarding all aspects of financial and insurance planning.

greg@virtualagent.net   —   steve@virtualagent.net

Laurel owns On The Record Reporting & Transcription, Inc., a Texas firm which administers state and regional federal contracts.  She has a B.A. in biology — plus an abiding interest in English and American literature.  She writes a regular column for The Court Reporter, "The Nature of Words."  The Stoddards reside in Austin.

Laurel will participate in Tuesday morning's panel, Problems and Issues in Transcription, with Bill Wagner.

laurel@ontherecordreporting.com.

Bill has been a federal-system transcriber for more than a quarter century, now retired from the partnership Wagner-Fuss Court Recording, which provided complete E-Reporting services for an "alphabet soup" array of federal agencies from Agriculture to the SEC, as well as congressional hearings and cases before the United States Tax Court from Alaska and Hawaii through Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Utah.  His degree is in French literature, and he resides near Seattle.

He will participate in Tuesday morning's panel, Problems and Issues in Transcription, with Laurel Stoddard.

wwagner@blarg.net.