The article highlights the dual nature of court reporters, particularly illustrated by Denee Vadell, who, while maintaining professionalism in court, showcases a passionate side online. Vadell’s activities, including her social media presence and merchandise sales, reflect a vibrant community advocating for their profession. With issues like staffing shortages and AI's rise affecting the field, court reporters have begun to network and promote their career extensively. As the newly elected president of the New York State Court Reporters Association, Vadell is a significant figure in navigating these challenges while energizing newcomers to the profession.
Vadell embodies the interest in court reporting that goes way beyond her job. She sports a tattoo of steno on her finger, runs an Etsy shop that sells steno-emblazoned tote bags and manages Stenofluencer Instagram and Tik Tok accounts.
As the president-elect of the New York State Court Reporters Association, she is also tackling a daunting list of issues New York's court reporting community faces.
Every time I put up a video, people are interested and they find me, they're like, What is this? This is like a real career?"
In recent years, a vibrant community of court reporters has coalesced online and in court offices across the state to advocate for their own interests and nerd out.
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