Remote Reporting Didn’t Devalue the Profession. It Forced It to Clarify Its Value.

Remote proceedings did not cheapen court reporting. They stripped away logistics and forced the profession to confront what it actually sells: custody of the legal record. As rate debates intensify, the future of stenography may depend less on where reporters sit and more on whether the profession anchors its value in accountability, professional responsibility, and the integrity of the record itself.

Gen Z Makes Stenography Cool Again

Gen Z is turning stenography into the next breakout career trend—thanks to viral TikToks, Instagram reels, and a renewed thirst for independence. With stylish “day-in-the-life” videos, real-time steno tutorials, and six-figure salary reveals, they’re transforming a centuries-old profession into a modern lifestyle brand. Court reporting has never looked this cool—and it’s Gen Z who’s putting it back on the map.

Why Court Reporters Don’t Owe Agencies Loyalty—And Why That’s Okay

In a post-COVID world, court reporters are redefining their roles—not as agency staff, but as independent professionals. Remote work isn’t laziness; it’s survival. Agencies profiting off outdated loyalty narratives forget that freelancers have overhead, choices, and value. We’re not driving two hours for 16 pages anymore—and we’re done apologizing for it. The industry has changed. We adapted. Time for everyone else to catch up.