Fearless Stenographers Conference

Amy Doman

Freelance Stenographer

Amy Doman, RDR, CRR, CSR (CA/IL/TX/WA), CCR (MO), CRI, has been a freelance stenographer since 1990. Born and raised in Texas, she attended Iverson Institute of Court Reporting in Arlington. As much as she misses her family – and winters – in Texas, Amy has enjoyed working around the country as a freelance reporter based in Indianapolis. She’s had the opportunity to work in high-profile criminal and civil cases as the official and unofficial record, as well as providing CART and corporate services. She’s been a NCRA speed contest qualifier each year since 2021. Amy was the first recipient of the National Court Reporters Foundation Court to CART grant in 2023. When not working, Amy enjoys family time with her husband of more than 30 years, their four almost-out-of-the-nest children, and her Havanese, Lucy.

Angela Grant

Founder at Legacy Court Reporting, Inc.

Angela Grant is a multifaceted leader whose career blends excellence in court reporting, empowerment through education, and a passion for helping others build stronger professional and financial futures. She is a court reporter, mentor, and a supportive leader who believes in equipping people with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in a changing world. Drawing on nearly three decades of experience across state, federal, and freelance settings, Angela brings clarity and vision to an ever-evolving court reporting profession. She helps court reporters strengthen their skills, adapt to new technologies, and position themselves for success in the future of stenography. As the founder of Legacy Court Reporting, Inc., Angela has supported high-profile trials, depositions, hearings, and complex proceedings with precision and professionalism. Her work reflects a deep appreciation for stenography and a passion for guiding court reporters as they grow, advance, and strengthen their place in the profession. Angela is also a dedicated advocate for financial literacy and Artificial Intelligence literacy, empowering professionals—especially women—to build wealth, understand emerging tools, and create long-term stability through modern skills and informed decision-making. Her mission is simple: to equip court reporters and professionals with the tools, confidence, and clarity they need to grow, thrive, and lead in a rapidly evolving industry.

Anna Mar-Lazo

Freelance Court Reporter

Anna Mar-Lazo, a five-year freelance court reporter from San Antonio, Texas, is a wife (Jose Lazo) and mother (Kat and Julian) who prides herself in helping court reporting students in a very non-traditional way. From being a single mom to quitting court reporting school to then being a SAHM of two on one income and certifying during COVID, Anna has shared her journey on social media for years. Using Instagram as her preferred platform, she now shares daily stories on being a new reporter in the freelance world both on Zoom and in person. Anna is an ACI graduate and holds her RPR.

Bethany Woodward

Bethany has been a proud member of the steno community since she started school at the Mark Kislingbury Academy of Court Reporting in 2018. Once she graduated only 16 months later, she went on to earn her RPR and California CSR and began reporting depositions in 2019. Over the past six years, Bethany has reported over 1,000 depositions and has most recently earned her RMR, CRR, and CRC. She is currently certified in California, Washington, and Oregon and is based in sunny Southern California. Bethany is passionate about this wonderful career and the steno community, and she loves mentoring students. She is honored to be a speaker at this year’s Steno in the City conference!

Brenda Countz

Court and Congressional Stenographer

Brenda Countz, California CSR No. 12563 has celebrated a cumulative 55 years as a Court and Congressional Stenographer, captioner and freelance realtime deposition reporter. During the 1970s in Washington, D. C., Ms. Countz built a reputation as a daily copy reporter in several landmark cases and she was an experimental writer in the early developmental phases of CAT technology. During the 1980s, as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives Corps of Reporters she covered committee and subcommittee hearings in 48 of the 50 United States. During those years she was also a wife, mother and active member of her community. In 1985, as the top producing reporter on the Corps of Reporters, she was rewarded with the assignment to report President Ronald Reagan's State of the Union Message. She was the first person of color to achieve that honor. This historic event was recently added to the U.S. House Of Representatives Oral History Project and Archives. After leaving the House Corp of Reporters and relocating to Southern California, she has been a freelance realtime reporter and has covered depositions in Asia, South America and Central America. She is currently living her best life in Los Angeles, California traveling the world and enjoying what she calls her encore career as an Inspirational Leadership Speaker, author and vocalist. As a lifelong learner and lover of steno, she still likes to take realtime depositions in complex litigation.

Kairisa J. Magee

Court Reporter

Kairisa is a second generation court reporter, so she feels like she’s been in the industry all of her life. Starting in 2004 while in court reporting school at South Suburban College in South Holland, Illinois, she has worked her way through school as a proofreader to scopist. She then took a brief hiatus to nurture her family as it grew. When she returned to the industry, she took a position as an apprentice court reporter in Northwest Indiana, eventually becoming a part-time freelance court reporter. In 2015 the Magee family took a leap of faith and moved to Tallahassee where Kairisa worked as a full-time freelance court reporter with several firms covering criminal and civil matters as well as council meetings and arbitrations. In 2021 Kairisa became a realtime provider which led to a period of time where she was honored to become a federal court reporter. In 2024 Beacon Court Reporting Agency, LLC began and Kairisa finally reached her goal of becoming a court reporting firm owner.

Kerry Murphy

Freelance Reporter

Kerry Murphy has been a Southern California freelance reporter for 15 years with experience in being a CART provider as well as a Central District Grand Jury reporter for several years. She has also protemed in San Bernardino and Los Angeles County courts. She loves mentoring and helping new professionals find their footing. When she's not reporting, she's being a boy mom and enjoying the fruits of her labor with a bit of travel adventures.

Kimberly Pruitt

Realtime Deposition Reporter and Captioner

Kimmy is a realtime depo reporter and captioner based in St. Petersburg, Florida. She started reporting in 2012, later spent several years focused on realtime captioning, and now enjoys a mix of both. She is licensed in Florida, Georgia, Texas, and California, as well as being a Certified Realtime Captioner and Certified Realtime Reporter. Having mentors played a big part in helping her build that variety into her career, and she has since been paying it forward by mentoring students pursuing both court reporting and CART captioning.

Kristina Weaver

Court Reporter

With over 30 years of experience as a court reporter, I have dedicated my career to capturing the record in Georgia’s courtrooms. After completing my education in South Florida and relocating to Georgia in 1994, I have worked in multiple counties, including DeKalb, Fulton, and now Gwinnett County Superior Court. Throughout my career, I have reported on several high-profile cases, including the recent YSL trial in Atlanta. Each of these experiences has deepened my expertise and commitment to the integrity of the court record.

Lindsay A. Stoker

Court Reporter and Captioner

With an illustrious 18-year career in the court reporting and captioning industry, Lindsay Stoker (NCRA RDR, RMR, CRR, CRC, CA CSR) stands as a distinguished professional known for her exceptional expertise and unwavering commitment to the highest professional standards. As a sought-after speaker, Lindsay brings a wealth of insights drawn from a multifaceted career in captioning and court reporting. Her skills include live captioning for prestigious events hosted by industry-leading technology giants such as Meta, X, Google, Sony, Microsoft, and GitHub, as well as major investment firms, high-profile gaming conferences, and complex government proceedings. On the litigation support side, she has expertly covered secret federal grand jury proceedings, high-profile depositions in landmark cases, star-studded arbitrations, and has even made notable contributions to the Oscars. Beyond her professional achievements, Lindsay has played a pivotal leadership role within the industry, serving for many years on the NCRA CRC committee and ultimately chairing it. She has also contributed her expertise as a dedicated member of the NCRA STRONG and Skills Test committees. Her involvement highlights not only her technical mastery but also her passionate advocacy for professional excellence and continuous improvement in the field. With a passion for precision, a distinguished portfolio of certifications, and a reputation for excellence, Lindsay Stoker continues to be a leading voice and respected authority in the ever-evolving landscape of court reporting and captioning.