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On the Record: Understanding Alternative Methods of Capture
DATE & TIME
Thursday, October 24, 2024
11am PT | 12pm MT | 1pm CT | 2pm ET
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Did you know there are four unique methods of capturing the record used by court reporters across Canada? Join us as we explore each method and uncover the parallels and variations that guide the court reporter’s approach to capturing testimony, marking exhibits, noting information requests, and certifying transcripts.
IN THIS WEBINAR WE WILL COVER:
- The history of court reporting and how the technology has changed over the years
- The four unique methods of capture currently used by court reporters across Canada
- The similarities and differences among the various capture methods
- Key elements that determine which capture method is best for your proceeding
- Cost considerations, regardless of capture method
- Continuing education opportunities for court reporting professionals
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On the Record: Understanding Alternative Methods of Capture
Host:
Christy Pratt, RCR, RPR, CLR
Presenters:
Elizabeth Pilbrow
Date: POSTPONED UNTIL LATER
Time: 11am PT / 12pm MT / 1pm CT / 2pm ET
Course Credit Details
This course is approved in British Columbia for 1 (one) hour of CPD credit. Please check with your provincial law society regarding CPD credit requirements.
Members of the Law Society of Saskatchewan are no longer required to submit CPD activities for approval by the Law Society. Members must continue to complete and report (in their Member Profile) at least 12 CPD hours (including 2 which qualify as ethics hours) in 2024.
The Law Society of Manitoba does not formally accredit or pre-approve any programs for CPD reporting purposes, instead, it is up to practicing members to determine if a particular CPD activity meets our requirements, and if so they may report those CPD hours.
The Law Society of Ontario, Substantive Hours do not require accreditation. However, annually, lawyers should conduct their assessment and confirm that their CPD programs or eligible activities maintain or enhance their professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the context of their practice and professional development.
MEET THE CPD PRESENTERS
Christy Pratt (HOST)
RCR, RPR, CLR Principal Veritext Canada
Christy Pratt is the principal at Veritext Canada, the national leader in legal technology and e-solutions. Prior to joining Veritext she was the owner of Reportex Agencies in British Columbia for over 15 years. Christy has been a realtime reporter for over 25 years, with a special interest in Indigenous rights/title and Charter challenge cases. Christy has reported several landmark trials, including William (Tsilhqot’in Nation), West Moberly (Treaty 8 Boundary), Cambie Surgeries, Thomas (Saik’uz/Stellat’en Nations) and the Cowichan Tribes.
Having worked on land claim trials for the majority of her 25-year court reporting career, Indigenous language is a topic that is particularly close to Christy’s heart. She has worked with hundreds of elders, community members and traditional word spellers, and she collaborates with counsel to create alignment between the parties and the court reporter on spelling and style protocols.
As an expert in realtime reporting and the transcription of Indigenous language, Christy regularly presents webinars on the benefits of realtime, how to effectively conduct an electronic trial and best practices for capturing oral Indigenous testimony.
Elizabeth Pilbrow (Presenter)
Court Reporter
Elizabeth Pilbrow is an experienced digital court reporter in Ontario. Before becoming a court reporter, she spent 10 years as a legal assistant and law clerk, specializing in intellectual property, employment, and labour law.
Elizabeth has reported hundreds of proceedings for law firms, tribunals, regulators, and governmental agencies, including examinations for discovery, hearings, and arbitrations.
She routinely trains new digital court reporters entering the industry, providing support and mentorship as they transition from students to professionals.