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2026 ILCRA Four-Hour Virtual Seminar
AI SYMPOSIUM
Saturday, March 21, 2026
8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
4.0 NCRA CEUs
NCRA APPROVAL REQUESTED
The AI Symposium is a dynamic four‑hour virtual seminar created for the Illinois Court Reporters Association, offering attendees the chance to earn four (4) CEUs while exploring the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. Participants will take a deeper dive into how AI is reshaping the court reporting profession, gaining practical insight into new tools and workflow enhancements.
Seasoned experts from within the field will break down real‑world applications, discuss ethical and professional considerations, and share experiences that illuminate both the opportunities and challenges AI brings to daily reporting work. This seminar equips court reporters with a grounded, informed understanding of how AI is actively influencing accuracy, efficiency, and the expectations of the modern legal environment.
REGISTRATION FEES
| ILCRA Member |
$125 |
| Non-member |
$295 |
| AI Symposium Agenda |
| Saturday, March 21, 2026 |
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8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
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Safeguarding the Legal Record: AI and the Hidden Risks with Kristin Anderson
Artificial intelligence is increasingly used in the legal system—often without disclosure—particularly in the preparation of transcripts of legal proceedings. Documented errors and omissions in the official record pose serious risks, including due process violations, compromised appellate review, and exposure of sensitive or confidential information.
Join Kristin M. Anderson, M.A., RPR, CRI, FCRR, and NCRA Past President for this one-hour program as she examines AI’s expanding role in the legal system, its limitations, the current regulatory landscape, and the practical and ethical risks to attorneys, judges, litigants, and the integrity of the legal record. Ms. Anderson will also address critical issues of privacy, personal data collection, and their consequences for the justice system.
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9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
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Weapons of Reason: AI Communication Skills for Court Reporters with Matt Moss
What do you say when someone in your life or on a break in your job mentions, "Won't AI be doing that any day now?" In this presentation attendees will learn how to engage in conversation about artificial intelligence with our clients, family members, and other stakeholders to emphasize the necessity of having a "human in the loop," and why we are the particular humans they want in that loop.
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10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
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Session Break |
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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Demystifying Generative AI: How it Works and How to Use it with Bobby Losoya
Gain a clear, non-technical understanding of the "nuts and bolts" of modern AI technology: how it works, where it appears in daily life, and how to leverage the latest innovations as practical tools.
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11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Jeopardizing Justice and AI with Sue Terry
Join us as we explore with the Jeopardizing Justice team how AI and automatic speech recognition are reshaping court reporting and the growing risks these technologies pose to transcript accuracy, certification, traceability, and due process. Court reporters will gain practical language and tools to explain these risks to attorneys and courts while reinforcing the value of certified court reporters, ending with exploring some innovative ways reporters can safely and ethically use AI.
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Please Note: This is a one-time only event.
The seminars will not be recorded and there will be no second chance to watch.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who can attend?
Anyone can register to attend virtually to get your continuing education credits!
How do I become a member of ILCRA to take advantage of the discounted member rate?
If you wish to become a member of ILCRA, click here.
How do I view the sessions?
After you register online, you will receive a confirmation email that will provide the information you need to access the sessions.
Can I use my computer or my mobile device to connect?
The Symposium is optimized to be accessed on a desktop or laptop computer using Zoom. We do not recommend using your mobile device for the seminars, but depending on your device, it may work.
How do I get my certificate and credits?
NCRA's requirements for participation are strict. You will need to log in when you arrive at the first seminar and log out at your last seminar. We will have more information as we get closer to the event. Additionally, you will be required to fill out a short evaluation as proof that you attended.
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