Bullies in Court Reporting – The Personal, Systemic, and Cultural Forces Pushing Stenographers to the Brink

Bullying in court reporting isn’t just personal — it’s systemic and cultural. Agencies, attorneys, and association leaders exploit fear, favoritism, and humiliation while hiding behind “industry standards.” Calling out unethical conduct is not bullying. The real bully rallies a crowd to silence a lone voice. It’s time to treat bullying as a medical crisis, not a leadership style.