Valentine's Day Treats for Court Reporting Students

submitted by Martha Hutchings

During Valentine's Week, California Court Reporters Association (CCRA) paid tribute to all of the hard-working students studying to be our future court reporters. CCRA's student liaison, Gerie Bunch, chair of the Save Our Students (SOS) program, coordinated with 16 schools statewide to ensure that all students were included in Valentine's Day deliveries. Members from all over the state delivered a Valentine's Day candy/cookie basket to each of the schools.

I was asked to deliver sweet treats to South Coast College. Students, Airriann Guyant and Javier Saavedra are posing with Hutchings' treats. It was great to meet Airriann and Javier and the students' response to the goodies was enthusiastic.

 

There are approximately 2,325 students statewide studying court reporting, and CCRA is proud to support the future of our profession.

Making a Difference - One Wednesday at a Time

submitted by Hillary Sackett, Hutchings Heroes Team Captain

Hutchings Court Reporters staff love to go Casual for a Cause.  Every Wednesday, team members are invited to wear jeans to the office and make a small donation to charity.  Through this method alone over the past two years, our group has contributed thousands of dollars to programs and services of the Alzheimer's Association, the Haiti Earthquate Relief fund and local area food banks.  Our current focus for the 2011 holidays -- the Los Angeles food bank.  Look for "change jars" in our offices if you care to make a donation.

It's a small commitment that has BIG results!  Perhaps your firm would be interested in setting up something similar...

Introduction to Litigation -- Seminar for Legal Support Staff

Submitted by Sarah Wilson, J.D. - Client Services  Hutchings Court Reporters

Mid-September, Hutchings Court Reporters paired with Davidson Legal Staffing for the 8th consecutive year to host and co-present a 3-day litigation seminar at Hutchings' Los Angeles office.

Instructor Karyn Beyer covered a variety of civil litigation topics including discovery procedures, Federal and California State Court structure, e-filing in California, motion practice and the complexities of calendaring. Jeff Koller of Hutchings conducted a segment highlighting transcript technology options to make litigation easier.

A broad spectrum of legal support staff from Southern California were in attendance. The seminar is available twice a year in both San Francisco and Los Angeles.  For more information, contact Diana Baker at Davidson Legal Staffing.

Take Me Out to the Ballgame - Sept. 10, 2011

Thanks to the Management Team at Hutchings Court Reporters, our staff had a great time at the 2nd Annual Game and Tailgate Party.  The Angels played the NY Yankees at the fabulous Angel Stadium.  The Wysowski's handled the tailgate grill in stellar fashion!