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Lolita Morris
Court Reporter
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Versatile Court Reporter versed in courtroom proceedings and shorthand reporting. Demonstrating superior memorization and recall, public speaking and concise communication abilities with over 30 years in the legal field with positions to include owning and operating a court reporting agency and criminal defense law firm.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Court Reporter
National Reporting
Cleveland, OH
03.2015 - 01.2020
- Called upon witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings
- Produced written transcripts of verbal communications
- Utilized stenography machinery, audio and visual devices and specialty equipment to record legal transcripts
- Recounted previously recorded information to provide reference for proposed question or subject matter
- Aggregated and copied finalized documents for disbursement across interested parties
Court Reporter
Bradford Associates
Arlington , VA
03.2011 - 07.2015
- Conducted complex litigation reporting on mesothelioma, asbestos, and medical malpractice cases
- Handled confidential government meetings and hearings for multiple three letter agencies
- Reported, transcribed, and proofread cases for The Office of Professional Responsibility
Court Reporter
Gore Brothers
Annapolis, MD
08.2008 - 07.2011
- Depositions to include cases involving; car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful deaths, divorce, and child custody
- EEOC hearings
- Cases involving WMATA Rail Stations and CSX Railcars
Court Reporter
Official Reporting
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Conducted reporting as an Official Court Reporter in the 11th and 17th Judicial Circuit Courts on cases and jury trials involving murder, drug charges, sexual assaults, probation violations, thefts, firearm charges, armed robberies and bond hearings
- Juvenile Court in and for the 11th Judicial Circuit Court
- Traffic Court in and for the 17th Judicial Circuit Court
- Reported in Florida's Southern Federal Judicial district
Court Reporter
Miller Reporting
Washington, DC
02.2002 - 08.2003
- NASDAQ confidential hearings
- Reported on cases in bankruptcy court
Owner/Operator
Simply Steno
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.1989 - 01.2002
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and business promotion.
- Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, marketing and public relations.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards across reporting agencies.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
Law Office Manager/Owner
Law Office Of Anthony M. Genova
Miami, FL
01.1990 - 01.1991
- Shouldered administrative duties for legal staff such as scheduling, filing, responding to inquiries and answering phones.
- Worked with other law offices and state and federal offices to obtain evidence and legal documentation pertaining to cases.
- Managed complex schedules for attorneys and lawyers with court dates and client meetings.
- Communicated with clients and set up remote video and telephone conferences.
- Coordinated and managed fiscal schedules and prioritized money based on case importance.
- Managed payment agreements with vendors for office supplies and technology specialists.
- Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel.
Education
Associate of Arts - Court Reporting
Key School
Fort Lauderdale, FL 08.1985 - 08.1987
Skills
Court policies and programs
Short hand reporting
Memorization and recall
Stenographic operations 225 wpm
Software
Timeline
Court Reporter
National Reporting
03.2015 - 01.2020
Court Reporter
Bradford Associates
03.2011 - 07.2015
Court Reporter
Gore Brothers
08.2008 - 07.2011
Court Reporter
Official Reporting
01.2003 - 01.2008
Court Reporter
Miller Reporting
02.2002 - 08.2003
Law Office Manager/Owner
Law Office Of Anthony M. Genova
01.1990 - 01.1991
Owner/Operator
Simply Steno
01.1989 - 01.2002
Associate of Arts - Court Reporting
Key School
08.1985 - 08.1987