Here is a link to a funny skit by Carol Burnett about a court reporter. Check it out at http://bit.ly/16TMJ2.
Comedy and the Reporter
October 22nd, 2009STAR and Pengad – A Great Combo
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
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!
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
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!
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
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
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.
Is Social Media a Fad?
September 22nd, 2009Did 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.
Conference Rooms in Visalia
September 9th, 2009Clients of W&R can now enjoy two nice conference rooms in our new Visalia location. The space is located at 303 E. Caldwell in the new Tuscan Plaza. Call our calendar coordinator, Laura, to book your next deposition or hearing in Visalia
and check out our new space.
Upcoming Events for Reporters
August 27th, 2009There are two great events coming up this fall. First, The Deposition Reporters Association of California has a great one-day event on Saturday, September 12th in Valencia. Mary Bardellini will be presenting a seminar entitled “How to Stay Up in a Down Market.” Believe me, she’s always entertaining!!!! Interested? Visit www.caldra.org.
STAR is coming to Sonoma!!! The Society for the Technological Advancement of Reporting is putting on a three-day seminar October 15-17, 2009 in wine country. As the co-chair of the event, I can assure you that the seminars are worth the money. It’s definitely a great place to learn more about Stenograph’s CATalyst Version 10. If you want more info, visit www.staronline.org.