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Calling All Future Court Reporters

resparza — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:17:24 +0000

Our local court reporting school at WESTEC/Taft College is holding an informational meeting about the exciting field of court reporting. Details on attending the program and general information regarding becoming a court reporter will be discussed. I’d recommend anyone interested in exploring the possibility of a rewarding, high paying career to attend. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, July 20, 2010, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the WESTEC Training Facility, (North Kern Training Center), 5801 E. Lerdo Hwy, Shafter, CA 93263. Please RSVP — 387-1055 or 477-4922 and ask for Gary Shaw or the Court Reporter’s Program.

KCPA Annual Awards

resparza — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:40:12 +0000

The recipients of this year’s Kern County Paralegal Association’s annual awards were announced at their June luncheon.

Paralegal of the Year was awarded to Lou Stoker. Lou has worked for the law firm of Chain Cohn Stiles for more than 25 years. She is a Certified Legal Assistant with an Advanced Paralegal Certification in discovery.

Outstanding Member of the Year is Hana Tarin. Hana has been employed with the law firm of Chain Cohn Stiles since 1996. Since that time, she has worked for David Cohn, Managing Senior Partner, as his medical legal assistant.

The Volunteer(s) award went to Connie Turk, Ana Sanchez, LeAnn Banducci, and Dee Fringer.

The Jeannie Connor Scholarship went to Allisha Banks.

Congratulations to all for their well-deserved recognition for outstanding work!!

Congratulations Makala Coleman!

resparza — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:01:09 +0000

Wood & Randall would like to congratulate Makala Coleman for recently becoming the latest Certified Paralegal in Kern County. Makala has passed the Certified Paralegal exam given by the National Association of Legal Assistants. This two-day exam tests applicants in five critical areas: communications, ethics, legal research, judgment and analytical ability, and substantive law. It is wonderful to see the dedication of our Kern County paralegals, putting in the time and effort to continue to educate themselves and further their careers in this great profession!

Help for Haiti

Christine — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:33:07 +0000

I’m sure that many of you have already contributed in one way or another to aid in the Haiti catastrophic earthquakes. However, if you’ve not done that yet, please consider pledging your financial support. Just a $40 donation will provide a family with the basic necessities (food, bottled water, healthcare kits, et cetera) for 10 days. We take what we’ve been blessed with for granted, and this is an opportunity to share our good fortune with those in dire need.

You can donate in support of the relief effort in Haiti at www.redcross.org or by calling 1-800-REDCROSS, or mobile donors can text “Haiti” to 90999 to make a contribution.

Comedy and the Reporter

Christine — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:46:49 +0000

Here is a link to a funny skit by Carol Burnett about a court reporter. Check it out at http://bit.ly/16TMJ2.

Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann & Girard Celebrate 50 Years

resparza — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:09:25 +0000

I 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!

resparza — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:45:00 +0000

Congratulations to our friend Doug Gosling for being appointed the 5^th 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/.

Meet Our Staff

Christine — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:19:53 +0000

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.

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

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.

Is Social Media a Fad?

Christine — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:38:41 +0000

Did you know that if Facebook were a country that it would be the fourth largest in the world? Check this out - http://bit.ly/qCmT8.

Welcome, Patty!!!

Christine — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:52:18 +0000

W&R is proud to announce the association of Patricia Kerchner, CSR, as the newest addition to our great reporting staff. Ms. Kerchner has worked as a deposition reporter for over 10 years and has earned the reputation of producing excellent transcripts and always exhibiting a positive, professional attitude.