Tag Archives: integrity

We Can Do Better – When Professionalism Loses to Pettiness in Court Reporting

Sometimes the hardest part of court reporting isn’t the record—it’s each other.
Petty rivalries, gossip, and passive-aggressive behavior are eroding the very professionalism our field stands for. I just lived through it, and it reminded me: we can do better.

Integrity on the Record – Why Court Reporting Needs Truth, Not Intimidation

Integrity is the backbone of court reporting—yet too often, reporters who speak out are punished instead of praised. Loyalty is demanded, while truth is silenced. We cannot survive as a profession if courage is branded “conflict” and accountability is seen as “disloyalty.” Court reporters must reclaim integrity as our standard, not intimidation.