Fearless Stenographers Conference

Nicole Bulldis

Nicole began her legal career in 2003 as a criminal defense investigator and then transitioned to a paralegal in civil litigation before attending Green River College in Washington and becoming a court reporter in 2016.  She started reporting in state court as an official and worked her way up to providing realtime in a capital […]

Melinda Walker

Melinda Walker, CSR, RPR, CMRS, is a retired Official Reporter from the US House of Representatives in Washington, DC.  Since retiring in August 2019, Melinda has been subbing in courts around the state, as well as undertaking freelance assignments when she has availability.

Marcus Johnson

Marcus Johnson: A Symphony of Strategy, Service, and Soul; In the heart of Nashville, Tennessee—a city known for its rhythm, resilience, and rich cultural roots—Marcus Johnson is crafting a story all his own. Not in the recording booths of Music Row, though he’s no stranger to the stage, but in boardrooms, living rooms, and every […]

Lisa Franko

I am a wife, mother of four, and a committed professional who has served as a court reporter for 28 years — with the last 12 proudly spent in the Southern District of New York. My Christian faith guides my life and work, grounding me in purpose and compassion. Beyond the courtroom, I hold a […]

Lindsay A. Stoker

With an illustrious 18-year career in the court reporting and captioning industry, Lindsay Stoker (NCRA RDR, RMR, CRR, CRC, CA CSR) stands as a distinguished professional known for her exceptional expertise and unwavering commitment to the highest professional standards. As a sought-after speaker, Lindsay brings a wealth of insights drawn from a multifaceted career in […]

Kimberly Pruitt

Kimmy is a realtime depo reporter and captioner based in St. Petersburg, Florida.  She started reporting in 2012, later spent several years focused on realtime captioning, and now enjoys a mix of both.  She is licensed in Florida, Georgia, Texas, and California, as well as being a Certified Realtime Captioner and Certified Realtime Reporter.  Having […]

Jessica Borynack

Jessica Borynack attended Sage College of Court Reporting and has spent her career as an enthusiastic supporter of the profession. Her passion for reporting is palpable and infectious, as evidenced by her long list of accomplishments, both as a court reporter and as a CART captioner. She has served the profession well in a career […]

Jennifer Sebring

Jennifer Sebring is a meticulous and highly skilled Court Reporter with over a decade of experience producing precise, verbatim transcripts for a wide range of legal proceedings, including trials, depositions, hearings, and grand jury sessions. Renowned for her transcription accuracy and comprehensive understanding of courtroom procedures, she is proficient in all current real-time reporting software, […]

Heather J. Bautista

After completing court reporting school at West Valley College and passing the California CSR exam in November of 1997, I started as an Official Court Reporter with Santa Clara County Superior Court in January of 1998.  I have reported in all areas of court proceedings, including criminal, juvenile, family court hearings, and civil. In November […]

Elsa Hurtado

Elsa Hurtado is a highly skilled and dedicated court reporter and captioner with extensive experience serving courts, agencies, and communities throughout Southern California. A California Certified Shorthand Reporter since 2017, Elsa also holds the RPR and CVR-S certifications, reflecting her commitment to elevating her craft and expanding her professional expertise. With a background spanning freelance […]