KYCRA Spring Seminar
April 18, 2026
Lewis House
507 Columbia Avenue
Lexington, KY 40508
.55 CEUs
9:00-10:30: TIPS AND TRICKS TO RUNNING A SOLO PRACTICE OR SMALL REPORTING FIRM (3.05, 3.06, 3.08) Presented by Georgene Scrivner and Lisa Migliore Black (.15 CEU) Course Description: Running a business of any size can feel like an overwhelming task. Learn how to create and grow your own business in an interactive discussion on best business practices, tools of the trade, and the processes that set you up for success.
10:30-10:45: BREAK 10:45-12:15:
The Next Level: Supporting Today’s Court Reporting Students (3.02, 3.10) Presented by Vanessa Johns (.15 CEU) Course Description: Picking up our discussion of the court reporting student experience in Kentucky, this session will examine three key areas that impact student success: strategies for adult learners, the finances of court reporting school, and self-advocacy for professional growth. We will explore how to approach learning in an online educational environment, prepare for the financial investment of court reporting school, and support students in defining and developing their professional identity. Attendees will reflect on their own educational experiences and connect these principles to certification preparation and meaningful support of today’s students.
12:15-1:00: LUNCH 1:00-2:00:
HOW DO I…? USING TECHNOLOGY TO WORK SMARTER, NOT HARDER (3.04, 3.05) Presented by Jess Myers (.1 CEU) Course Description: In the post-COVID world, navigating new technology has become second nature to most, but it isn't without challenges. In this session, we will learn how to utilize PDF programs to digitally mark and compile electronic exhibits with ease. We'll explore the benefits of an annotation program used for proofreading to eliminate paper and ink waste in addition to allowing more convenience. This session will walk through many of the features commonly requested in Zoom remote depositions and allow for Q&A time for specific issues.
2:00-2:15: BREAK
2:15-3:45: COURT REPORTING TRIVIA (3.01, 3.02, 3.05) Presented by Hunter Beamer and Lisa Migliore Black (.15 CEU) Course Description: Sharpen your skills, test your knowledge, and earn continuing education credit in this fast-paced court reporter trivia challenge. Designed specifically for professional court reporters, this interactive course combines education and entertainment to reinforce essential industry knowledge in a dynamic game-based format.
3:45-4:00 CLOSE BAKE SALE
