In a lower level conference room of the Hilton Chicago on Wednesday morning, 40 court reporters gathered with their 22-key stenotype machines, waiting for their names to be drawn to see who could pick the next seat. Some wanted spots in the back row while others were quick to take a spot next to the speaker. The certified court reporters were prepping for the 77th annual National Speed Competition as a part of the National Court Reporters Association’s annual conference, which began Wednesday morning and runs through Sunday. Each year, a reporter...MORE
