Women in court reporting are often judged on appearance long before anyone recognizes our skill. I’ve walked into rooms dressed like an attorney and still been mistaken for anything but the professional safeguarding the record. These subtle moments add up—and they reveal a deeper bias in the legal system. Our work deserves recognition based on expertise, not aesthetics.
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Dress Like You Belong in the Record
The court reporter should be the best-dressed person in the room. We’re not schoolteachers — we’re officers of the court, guardians of the record, and in many cases, we earn more than the judge, the attorneys, and the experts combined. Dress like your presence matters, because it does. Professionalism isn’t optional; it’s part of the record you create.
The Myth of the “Killer Litigator”
The myth of the “killer litigator” makes for great television but poor courtroom strategy. After 20 years reporting every type of trial, I’ve seen the best win not by shouting but by clarity, discipline, and respect. Calm, principled advocacy persuades juries and builds credibility. The loudest voice rarely prevails—credibility, preparation, and respect for the record always do.
Court Reporting – The Delta Force of Professions
Court reporting school has a dropout rate as high as Delta Force selection—only 5 to 10% make it through. We’re not just typists; we’re elite professionals with real-time mental endurance and precision under pressure. Like Tier One operators, we train for years to master a high-stakes craft. We are the Responsible Charge of the official record—and no machine can replace that.
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