Here is a link to a funny skit by Carol Burnett about a court reporter. Check it out at http://bit.ly/16TMJ2.
Archive for October, 2009
Comedy and the Reporter
Thursday, October 22nd, 2009STAR and Pengad – A Great Combo
Thursday, October 22nd, 2009Reporters should take advantage of a great offer by Pengad. If you are interested in joining STAR, the Society for the Technological Advancement of Reporting, Pengad will give you a $25 off coupon for your next order. Pengad has a wide variety of gizmos, tools and supplies that reporters need and/or want. For those Stenograph users, STAR is the perfect group. They provide members with three days of Case CATalyst training twice a year at a reasonable price. In addition, their quarterly newsletter is full of information and tips about the latest technology for the court reporter. For information about joining STAR, visit www.staronline.org. Need to place an order, visit Pengad at www.pengad.com.
Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann & Girard Celebrate 50 Years
Monday, October 19th, 2009I had the pleasure of attending a wonderful reception at the Petroleum Club to celebrate 50 years of excellence for the law firm of Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann & Girard. Susan Wood and I had a wonderful time with food, drinks, and of course the great company of our friends and clients. We thank them for inviting us and wish them many more years of success!
Way to Go, Doug Gosling!
Monday, October 19th, 2009Congratulations to our friend Doug Gosling for being appointed the 5th District Representative for the Young Lawyers Association. I am sure he’ll do a great job! The Young Lawyers Section of the KCBA is a great group and Wood & Randall are proud to have had the opportunity to sponsor some of their fun events. For more info on the YLS check out their website at: http://kcbayls.wordpress.com/.
Depo Prep for New Attorneys
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009I came across a listing of the ten essential steps that a new attorney should take when preparing for a deposition. Please check it out at http://bit.ly/depo-prep.
Congratulations Jennifer Thurston!
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009Congratulations to Jennifer Thurston on her appointment to United States Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District. We are so happy for her, but of course will miss working with her in depositions.
I personally have worked with her many times over the years and always found her to be a very professional, adept attorney. The Bakersfield native has had an impressive career that spans over 14 years with the County Counsel. As she now embarks on the next phase of that career, we know she’ll do a great job and we wish her much success !
Meet Our Staff
Thursday, October 1st, 2009
At Wood & Randall, we strive for our operations to be professional, organized, streamlined. We have put in place procedures with multiple checks and balances in an effort to serve our clients in the best possible way. We could not do this without having an excellent office staff. Please take a moment to meet our wonderful staff!
Desiree Ortiz, Office Manager
Office Manager, Desiree Ortiz. In addition to handling all billing and payroll responsibilities, she oversees the day-to-day operations of the office. Des has excellent organizational skills. She keeps everyone on track, on target.
Laura Wilson, Calendar Coordinator
Calendar Coordinator, Laura Wilson. Laura’s calm and friendly attitude is just what’s needed managing our busy calendar. She is great at dealing with reporter and client requests and is a skillful multitasker.

Sam Bov, Production Dept.

Sam Bov, Production Dept.
Production Department: Sam Bov and Vanessa Carpio. Sam and Vanessa handle the hectic job of producing transcripts, exhibits, along with our in-house video production. They are extremely detail oriented, a must for the myriad of steps required to produce top-notch transcripts.

Vanessa Carpio, Production Dept.

Ruthanne Esparza, Client Liaison
Client Liaison, Ruthanne Esparza, CSR. Retiring from deposition reporting after 20 years, Ruthanne now works serving our clients by educating them on all of our latest technology, assisting with any requests, questions, concerns and of course, showing our appreciation for our wonderful clients by visiting and dropping off goodies.

Sheri Baldwin, Collections/Receivables

Sheri Baldwin, Collections/Receivables
Receivables/Collections, Sheri Baldwin. With an attention toward detail and a positive attitude, Sheri handles everything from client statements, follow-up calls and collection accounts. She does this with a kind and gentle touch.

