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The Deposition Reporters Association of California invites you to the 18th Annual Convention, to be held on FEBRUARY 21 – 23, 2014 at the Westin Mission Hills Resort in PALM SPRINGS, California. Join industry experts for anexciting weekend of up to 1.85 CEUs, 16 PROFESSIONAL SEMINARS, plus CAT

TRAINING, 6 FIRM OWNER SEMINARS, 4 STUDENT SEMINARS, 2 MOCK CSRs, and the first-ever CALIFORNIA REALTIME

COMPETITION. Enjoy 3 DAYS of training, socializing, and fun! But hurry – reserve your spot today at CALDRA.ORG/2014

18th Annual Convention • F E B R U A R Y 2 1 - 2 3 , 2 0 1 4D E P O S I T I O N R E P O R T E R S A S S O C I A T I O N O F C A L I F O R N I A

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Professionals Track

Deposition Reporters Association of California’s annual convention is back with an exciting

lineup! Plus, be sure to visit our expanded Exhibitor Hall to check out all the latest gadgets,

software, and services by the companies that partner with our profession.

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Registration Open 7:30 AM

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Exhibitor Hall Open 7:30 AM

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California Realtime Competition 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

SEPARATE REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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Making the Record: Interpreted and Video Depositions9:00 AM - 10:30 AM * ANGIE BIRCHFIELD

Interpreted and video depositions pose unique logistical and professional

challenges for reporters. Is it really imperative that we listen to every word of the audio? How

important are timestamps? What are you supposed to do when an interpreter translates in

the third person? Or simultaneously? How do you format a transcript when there is a check

interpreter? Meet our panel of experienced freelancers and interpreters to get answers to these

maddening questions and many more.

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Train Your Brain to Brief on the Fly!10:30 AM – 12:00 PM * KIMI GEORGE

All stenographic court reporters want to write faster and more accurately, but in

order to do that, you may need to change the way you approach your writing. By creating new

briefs “on the fly,” you can continuously improve your writing and become a more accurate,

faster reporter. Join Kimi George for an interactive discussion on how to come up with briefs

quickly and what makes some reporters better at this than others. Learn how to enhance and

leverage the creative side of your brain to come up with effective briefs quickly and ensure that

they stick in your memory.

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Exhibitor Break – Lunch On Your Own 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

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To Quote or Not to Quote1:30 PM – 3:00 PM * MARGIE WAKEMAN-WELLS

Do I use quote marks there? Do I go ahead and put in the bad punctuation from

the original? Does the question mark go inside or outside the quotes? What if I don’t have the

document he is supposedly reading from? Are quotes better than hyphens? Margie Wakeman-

Wells will cover the mundane and the bizarre and settle some of these issues once and for all.

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Let Me Hear Your Body Talk1:30 PM – 3:00 PM * DAVE WENHOLD

Learn what every body is saying to you and how to utilize those subtle signals

to judge any situation. Whether it is in the elevator, the office, a courtroom, or a boardroom,

understanding the unconscious signals that someone’s body is sending out will allow you to

better read that person. This fun and interactive seminar will show you how to make an impact

with others through nonverbal communication. Studies show that 93% of communication

effectiveness is based upon nonverbal cues. So what is your body telling others?

Multiple tracks to serve you

Register online today at caldra.org/2014 !

Early Bird Pricing available.Learn more on page 13.

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Bonus Workshop: Los Angeles Superior Court Appeals Process1:30 PM – 6:00 PM * TIM MCCOY

Ever since the mass layoffs of court reporters from the Los Angeles court system, freelancers

and firms have been tangled in the morass of complicated rules that govern appeals. DRA

Founding Member Tim McCoy served in Los Angeles Superior Court for 16 years before being

laid off from his official position in 2012. Go in-depth and learn step by step everything you

need to know about assembling and processing an appeals transcript.

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Ask DRA!3:00 PM – 4:30 PM * ANTONIA PULONE & YVONNE FENNER

Got questions? Ask DRA! Always a perennial convention favorite, don’t miss your

chance to ask all those nagging questions about Federal Rule 30, the new seven-hour rule,

and the ethical dilemmas that have been cluttering your conscience for the last year. Antonia

Pulone and Yvonne Fenner team up to arm you with all the information you need to make sound

and ethical decisions.

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Lost in Translation3:00 PM – 4:30 PM * ANGIE BIRCHFIELD

Most reporting firms don’t give much thought to hiring an interpreter. But choosing

a competent interpreter involves more than just picking up the phone and calling an agency.

Learn about certification, billing, issues facing the interpreting community, and the vital role

court reporters and firms play in the process. Angie Birchfield is a court-certified Spanish

interpreter and legislative liaison for the California Federation of Interpreters.

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CAT Training3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Stenograph, Eclipse, ProCAT, StenoCAT, DigitalCAT

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Afternoon Break with Exhibitors 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM

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CSR Signatures in the Digital Age5:00 PM – 6:00 PM * CANDIS BRADSHAW

To the average reporter, digital signatures make absolutely no sense and seem

entirely too complicated. This seminar will break digital and electronic signatures into easy-

to-understand terms. Learn the difference between digital and electronic signatures, what a

digital signature can and can’t do, how to obtain a digital signature in conjunction with various

software programs, and why a digitally signed electronic transcript can be beneficial to clients

and reporters alike.

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Bonus Session: Steno Technology Update5:00 PM – 6:00 PM * JASON PARDIKES

Jason Pardikes, President of the Neutrino Group and inventor of the Infinity and

Revolution family of writers, presents an overview of machine technologies, how they work and

why it should matter to you. Jason will cover every new machine out on the market: Infinity,

Diamante, the Passport, and Impression. While it may seem a bit complicated at first, Jason

will fluidly help you put it all into perspective so you will have the tools you need to make an

educated choice when investing in a new machine.

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Opening Reception 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

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DRA Fun Run 6:30 AM

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Exhibitor Hall Open – Continental Breakfast 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

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Keynote Session & Swearing of DRA Board9:00 AM – 10:00 AM * JOE DUNN

DRA is honored to welcome back former State Senator and current Executive

Director of the State Bar of California, Joe Dunn. A long-time friend and supporter of court

reporters, Mr. Dunn will discuss the changing landscape of the California judiciary and

litigation practice and the role licensed court reporters play in it.

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Morning Break with Exhibitors 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

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StenOps at Guantanamo Bay10:30 AM – 12:00 PM * NANCY VARALLO

Learn about the detailed process to assemble and qualify an elite team of court

reporters to provide stenographic services at Gitmo, testing, obtaining top secret clearances,

selecting technology and equipment, arranging travel and housing, and wading through the

seemingly endless government documentation. Affectionately referred to as “the StenOps

team,” this group of elite reporters is currently at work reporting the hearings of those

accused in the USS Cole bombing and the terrorism of 9/11 that changed the world. Don’t

miss a chance to hear directly from the reporters involved in these historical proceedings.

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Trial by Fire: Disaster & Crisis Management for CR Firms10:30 AM – 12:00 PM * DIANA KARGE

It can happen to you – Mother Nature, acts of God and just plain bad luck can test

business owners with flame, floods and misfortune. The choices you are making right now will

determine if your business will weather a storm or drown in it. Diana Karge knows disaster. As

president of Amicus Court Reporters in Chicago, she’s experienced her share of unforeseen

crises. In this interactive session, Diana will share practical lessons learned from a series of

disastrous events, the steps you can take to insulate yourself from the damage, and even the

opportunities that can rise from the ashes.

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Luncheon 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM

President’s Remarks & Introduction of the Board of Directors12:45 PM – 1:30 PM

Including presentation of the Distinguished Service Award and Realtime Competition award.

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CCRR Examination1:30 PM – 2:30 PM * SEPARATE REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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A Day in the Life: CART and Captioning1:30 PM – 3:00 PM LAURA BREWER + TERI DARRENOUGUE + JENNIFER SCHUCK + KARYN MENCK

If you’re wondering what lies beyond the conference room door, you won’t want to miss this

session. From classroom CART to stadium captioning to conferences and board meetings,

steno opportunities abound outside the judicial world. Meet some of the best captioners and

CART providers from around the country and laugh and learn as they describe the thrills, spills

and opportunities in live captioning.

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Understanding HIPAA Compliance1:30 PM – 3:00 PM * ED HOWARD

What is HIPAA? And what does it mean to be HIPAA compliant? DRA attorney

and legislative advocate Ed Howard explains the basic principles of compliance in simple,

understandable terms. Learn about the internal processes your firm should be following

and how HIPAA applies to relationships between you and your clients, subcontractors, and

independent contractor reporters.

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Afternoon Break with Exhibitors 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM

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Discovering Treasures of the Digital Realm3:30 PM – 5:00 PM * CANDIS BRADSHAW

Join Candis Bradshaw and explore all the treasures of the digital realm. Find out

about useful search options for Google, Google calendar tips and tricks, and a discussion

about other “cloud” sites. Discover interesting facts, hidden treasures, and apps for your

smartphone. A seminar like this would not be complete without a discussion of gadgets!

Candis will bring some gadgets, but if you have a favorite gadget, bring it to share.

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Marketing on a Budget: Do-It-Yourself Digital Outreach3:30 PM – 5:00 PM * JACOB HOLLOWAY

How do you stay competitive in a crowded marketplace? The Internet has changed

the game, but you don’t have to spend a ton of money or time to boost your business. Whether

you represent a small or large firm, you’ll learn strategic ways to reach your target audience.

From how to set up Google AdWords or Facebook Advertising campaigns to taking charge of

your own Search Engine Optimization, social media, blogging, or email newsletters, you’ll

discover sustainable methods for improving your digital marketing mix.

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The ABCs of the MTFS5:00 PM – 6:00 PM * YVONNE FENNER

More than a decade has passed since the Court Reporters Board instituted the

Minimum Transcript Format Standards, and confusion about their applicability still persists.

Do the MTFS apply to federal cases? What about depositions taken by a California CSR in

another state or country? Or cases governed by an international body such as the International

Trade Commission? Are you in compliance? Stop guessing and get the correct answers.

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Serrano vs. Coast Court Reporters: What’s Reasonable? 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM * ED HOWARD

In the four years since the Court of Appeal handed down its decision regarding

“reasonable” reporting fees, confusion reigns within the California reporting industry over

what’s considered reasonable and what can and cannot be charged for. Building on his Q&A

session from DRA’s 2013 fall seminar, DRA’s lawyer and legislative advocate Ed Howard, who

submitted amicus briefs for DRA in the case, explains in detail what the case means to you

as a firm owner, the threat it poses to your business, and how to deal with threats from

exploitative lawyers.

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Firm Owner Networking Reception 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

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Game Night 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Join us in the Game Room for fun and games. Enjoy video games, air hockey, cards,

and a no-host bar.

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Exhibitor Hall Open – Continental Breakfast 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

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Golf Tournament 9:00 AM * SEPARATE REGISTRATION REQUIRED

For more info about tournament registration, please contact the DRA office at 888-867-2074.

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Putting Professionalism Back in the Profession8:30 AM – 10:00 AM * NANCY VARALLO

Your reputation – our reputation – is what we reporters own more than anything

else, and we need to take the responsibility seriously. The reporting industry has never been

more competitive, and we must be able to position ourselves to become indispensable. Learn

from NCRA President Nancy Varallo’s decades of experience in marketing, customer service,

and relationship building and stand out from the crowd as a true professional.

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Managing Student Loan Debt8:30 AM – 10:00 AM * HEATHER JARVIS

Are you ready to get a grip on your student loan debt? Widely recognized by school

professionals and media representatives as an expert source of information, Heather Jarvis

has trained thousands of students and professionals

and is sought after for her sophisticated legal

knowledge and accessible teaching style. Her serious

legal expertise and plain talk unravels confusing

student loan repayment information once and for

all. An excellent opportunity for students, working

reporters and parents to learn all of their financial

options, including repayment, consolidation, and

debt forgiveness.

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Morning Break with Exhibitors 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

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The Reporter-Agency Relationship10:30 AM – 12:00 PM * JAN BALLMAN

If you were to ask firm owners what their biggest complaints are about freelancers,

you might hear about late and/or poor quality transcripts, inappropriate dress, and

unreliability. But freelancers might complain about slow or inadequate pay, demanding staff,

and burdensome procedures. Can a successful working relationship be forged in the face of

such frustrations? Join our panel of firm owners and freelancers for an interactive seminar

as they broach these and other topics and share ideas on how to best maximize the reporter-

agency relationship.

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Bridging the Gap: Part I10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Court reporting school prepares you for the CSR exam, but who will help you bridge

the gap from student to working reporter? DRA is proud to introduce its groundbreaking Bridging

the Gap training series for advanced students and new professionals. Get an introductory look

at this first-of-its-kind intensive training and learn about working with agencies, building your

professional image and reputation, equipment, software, exhibits, parentheticals, video and

interpreted depositions, record-keeping, taxes, and so much more. Don’t miss this opportunity

to increase your knowledge and make yourself a more confident, marketable reporter.

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Student Lunch Break – On Your Own 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM

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Lunch On Your Own 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

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Mock CSRs 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM * CAROLEE FREER

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Can You Hear Me Now? A Reporter’s Guide to the Best Audio1:30 PM – 3:00 PM * TREVOR ASFALL + RICH ALOSSI

Audio backup is a critical piece in the working reporter’s toolbox. Learn about all the best

microphones, add-on equipment, sound cards, how to maximize your computer audio settings,

and even master connecting directly to a videographer’s audio feed.

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Bridging the Gap: Part II 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Court reporting school prepares you for the CSR exam, but who will help you

bridge the gap from student to working reporter? Learn more as this seminar series continues.

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A Year in the Life of a New CSR3:00 PM – 4:30 PM * MICHAEL MCMORRAN + JESSIE LOVE

Michael McMorran and Jessie Love share the ups and downs of their first year

as new reporters. An excellent session for the advanced student and new CSR. Michael

and Jessie talk about their challenges and victories, what they’d do differently, tips for

networking and finding work, and how they successfully made the transition from student to

reporting professional.

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Group rate available until January 20, 2014

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Professionals TrackSEMINARS * SOCIAL EVENTS

DRA MEMBER $399 $449 $299 NEW CSR (DRA Member, passed CSR in past 24 months) $325 $325 NON-MEMBER $599 $449

Firm Owners TrackSEMINARS * SOCIAL EVENTS

DRA MEMBER $499 NON-MEMBER $699

Students TrackSUNDAY STUDENT SEMINARS ONLY


Students Track + Full RegistrationSEMINARS * SOCIAL EVENTS PLUS SUNDAY STUDENT SEMINARS


Instructor Member Full RegistrationSEMINARS * SOCIAL EVENTS PLUS SUNDAY STUDENT SEMINARS


$100 Late Registration Fee INCLUDED AFTER FEBRUARY 14, 2014

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Special EventsSOCIAL EVENTS GUEST PASS $199 Includes Friday Reception, Saturday Luncheon, Saturday Game Night, Exhibitor Hall Access FRIDAY RECEPTION $79 SATURDAY LUNCHEON $49 GOLF TOURNAMENT TBD

CCRR ExaminationREQUIRES SEPARATE REGISTRATION FEE

REPORTER MEMBER (DRA, COCRA, OR CCRA) $175 REPORTER NON-MEMBER $300

California Realtime CompetitionREPORTER (MEMBER OR NON-MEMBER) $175

Become A Member / Renew MembershipPROFESSIONAL LEVEL (CSR) $150 ASSOCIATE LEVEL (NON-CSR) $150 INSTRUCTOR LEVEL $50 STUDENT LEVEL $30

Sponsor A StudentDRA STUDENT MEMBERSHIP $30 STUDENT TRACK: MEMBER $99 FULL CONVENTION: MEMBER $229 STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP / GENERAL ANY

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Full Registration Fee includes: All seminars, exhibit hall, continental breakfast, Saturday Luncheon, refreshment breaks in the exhibitor room, handout materials, and the Opening Reception. Continued »

Cancellations/refund requests must be received in writing (fax or email accepted) no later than 5:00 pm on January 30, 2014 to qualify for a refund. There will be a $50 administrative fee for all refunds. DRA reserves the right to substitute speakers and seminars due to unforeseen and/or unavoidable circumstances. DRA and its sponsors claim no liability for the acts of any suppliers to this event nor for the safety of any attendees while at or in transit to or from this event. * Payment by check must be postmarked by February 8, 2014. Returned checks will be assessed a $35 processing fee. ** DRA will award one $1,000 scholarship at the Saturday Luncheon.

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