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Elizabeth Law Lankford
Southside
Summary
With a proven track record at Freedom Court Reporting now Veritext Legal Solutions, I excel in court reporting and editing, ensuring accuracy and courtroom etiquette. My dedication to continuous professional development and ability to deliver high-quality, error-free transcripts have established me as a dependable expert, significantly enhancing client satisfaction and courtroom inclusivity.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Court Reporter
Veritext Legal Solutions/Freedom Court Reporting
05.2005 - Current
- Contributed to a positive courtroom atmosphere through respectful interactions with all involved parties and exhibiting professional demeanor at all times.
- Reviewed transcriptions for accuracy in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
- Recounted previously recorded information to provide reference for proposed question or subject matter.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of legal terminology, enabling accurate transcription of complex proceedings without compromising the quality of information captured.
- Produced written transcripts of verbal communications.
- Utilized stenography machinery, audio, and visual devices and specialty equipment to record legal transcripts.
- Conducted transcription for legal proceedings, public service events and corporate meetings.
- Aggregated and copied finalized documents for disbursement across interested parties.
- Provided real-time translation services for individuals with hearing impairments, fostering inclusivity in the courtroom.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information as per legal requirements.
- Improved transcript clarity by researching and verifying unfamiliar terminology, maintaining accuracy in complex cases.
- Provided training for junior court reporters on stenographic techniques, enhancing their speed and accuracy in capturing spoken words verbatim.
- Enhanced accuracy of official transcripts by proofreading and editing for errors.
- Established repeat business with satisfied clients due to consistently delivering high-quality work within requested timeframes.
- Delivered error-free transcriptions even under pressure from tight deadlines or high-profile cases.
- Continued professional development by attending industry workshops, seminars, and networking events to stay informed about advancements in technology and best practices in court reporting.
- Expedited transcript delivery to clients by implementing efficient transcription processes.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent high-quality work and excellent customer service skills.
- Generated error-free transcripts with skilled capturing and proofreading.
- Marked exhibits introduced into evidence for identification and incorporated into prepared transcripts.
- Produced transcripts for court personnel, legal professionals and general public.
- Noted conversations and activities in shorthand for later conversion to full text.
- Identified participants by name to facilitate reporting.
- Completed continuous capturing and special requests such as reading back portions of testimony.
- Took verbatim notes of testimony in administrative proceedings using stenotype or voice writing.
Court Reporting Instructor
Gadsden State Community College
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
Freelance Court Reporter
Foshee & Turner Court Reporting/Legalink Corp.
06.2000 - 04.2005
Freelance Court Reporter
Regional Reporting Service
06.1995 - 05.2000
Freelance Court Reproter
Foshee & Turner Court Reporting
03.1994 - 06.1995
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Court Reporting
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL01-1994
Skills
- Dependability
- Editing and proofreading
- Grammar mastery
- Vocabulary expansion
- Ethical
- Court transcription
- Punctuation precision
- Punctual
- Real-time reporting
- Court reporting software
- Accurate transcription
- Attention to detail
Certification
Certified Court Reporter, State of Alabama, #214
Software
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Work Type
Full TimeTimeline
Court Reporting Instructor
Gadsden State Community College
08.2022 - 04.2023
Freelance Court Reporter
Veritext Legal Solutions/Freedom Court Reporting
05.2005 - Current
Freelance Court Reporter
Foshee & Turner Court Reporting/Legalink Corp.
06.2000 - 04.2005
Freelance Court Reporter
Regional Reporting Service
06.1995 - 05.2000
Freelance Court Reproter
Foshee & Turner Court Reporting
03.1994 - 06.1995
Associate of Applied Science - Court Reporting
Gadsden State Community College
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