Court Reporters Annual Conference
October 13-14, 2023
Embassy Suites
Rogers, AR
Friday, October 13, 2023
11:00-11:30
Registration
11:30-12:00
Welcome and AOC Update
Marty Sullivan | Director
Administrative Office of the Courts
12:00-1:00
Application of the Code of Judicial Conduct to Trial Court Employees
This session will address ethical issues for court reporters related communication with attorneys and parties, use of social media, and failure to comply with court orders.
Emily Abbott | Executive Director
Arkansas Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission
1:00-1:10
Break
1:10-2:10
Working with the Clerk of the Courts
Discussion topics will include timelines for appeals, compliance issues, and Q and A with the clerk’s office.
Kyle Burton | Clerk of the Courts
Arkansas Supreme Court and Court of Appeals
Chuck Munson | Appellate Review Attorney
Office of the Clerk of the Arkansas Supreme Court & Court of Appeals
2:10-2:20
Break
2:20-3:20
An Appellate Judge’s Perspective on Appeal Transcripts
This session will include a review of the applicable rules for the preparation of transcripts, the extension process, and recent show-cause proceedings.
Hon. Brandon Harrison | Chief Judge
Arkansas Court of Appeals
3:20-3:30
Break
3:30-4:30
An Overview of Regulations 19 and 22 & the Work of a Special Prosecutor
This session will present an overview of Regulations 19 and 22.
Hon. Barbara Halsey | Retired Circuit Judge
Saturday, October, 14th
8:30-9:30
To Be Determined
9:30-9:45
Break
9:45-10:45
Cybersecurity Issues for Court Reporters
This session will focus on cybersecurity issues and common threats.
Dain Couch | Judicial Chief IT Security Officer
Administrative Office of the Courts
10:45-11:00
Break
11:00-12:00
Preparation of Transcripts Involving Multiple Hearings and Court Reporters
This session will provide an overview of electronic transcript preparation involving multiple hearings and / or multiple court reporters.
Beth Brady | Paralegal
Arkansas Public Defender Commission
12:00-1:00
Lunch
1:00-3:45
Mastering Your Time: Strategies and Techniques for Effective Time Management