Laura Klebenow
Plainfield
Summary
Experienced Court Reporter with over 39 years of providing precise transcription services in high-pressure environments. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, adapt to changing courtroom dynamics, and ensure timely delivery of transcripts that meet legal standards.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Official Court Reporter
State of Illinois
07.2010 - Current
- Transcribed court proceedings with high accuracy using stenographic equipment.
- Assisted legal professionals by providing timely and precise transcripts of hearings.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information during court sessions.
- Developed familiarity with legal terminology and courtroom procedures through hands-on experience.
- Reviewed transcripts for errors, ensuring quality control in final documents.
- Adapted quickly to varying courtroom environments and dynamics during proceedings.
- Increased understanding of complex cases through comprehensive research on technical language or industry-specific terms before hearings.
- Enhanced court proceedings by providing accurate and timely transcription services.
- Ensured all transcripts met quality standards through meticulous proofreading and editing.
- Promoted professionalism within the court reporting community by adhering to ethical guidelines set forth by governing bodies.
- Consistently met deadlines while producing high-quality transcripts that accurately reflected spoken words in the courtroom setting.
- Maintained strict confidentiality regarding sensitive case information and protected client privacy.
- Expedited trial preparation by promptly providing requested transcripts to legal teams.
- Collaborated effectively with colleagues for seamless coordination during multi-reporter proceedings or high-profile cases.
Official Court Reporter
State of Illinois
10.2009 - 07.2010
Freelance Court Reporter
George Rydman & Associates
04.2004 - 09.2009
- Transcribed court proceedings with precision, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
- Utilized stenographic equipment to capture verbal exchanges in real-time during trials and depositions.
- Collaborated with legal professionals to clarify terminology and improve reporting accuracy.
- Edited transcripts for grammatical correctness and adherence to legal standards before submission.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of legal terminology, enabling accurate transcription of complex proceedings without compromising the quality of information captured.
- Conducted transcription for legal proceedings, public service events and corporate meetings.
- Facilitated communication between parties during depositions through proficient operation of audio recording equipment for clear playback.
Freelance Court Reporter
Carol Blake & Associates
03.1993 - 03.2004
Freelance Court Reporter
Getty & Associates
01.1987 - 02.1993
Education
No Degree - Court Reporting
Triton College
River Grove, IllionisAssociate of Arts - Court Reporting
Chicago College of Commerce
Chicago, Illinois12-1986
Skills
- Patience and composure
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Fast typing speed
- Adaptability to change
- Technical equipment operation
- Courtroom procedures
- Deposition experience
- Audio recording management
- Computer-aided transcription
- Dependability
- Active learning
- Medical terminology
- Punctual
Certification
- Certified Shorthand Reporter - State of Illinois
- Computer Proficiency - State of Illinois
- Real Time Proficiency - State of Illinois
Timeline
Official Court Reporter
State of Illinois
07.2010 - Current
Official Court Reporter
State of Illinois
10.2009 - 07.2010
Freelance Court Reporter
George Rydman & Associates
04.2004 - 09.2009
Freelance Court Reporter
Carol Blake & Associates
03.1993 - 03.2004
Freelance Court Reporter
Getty & Associates
01.1987 - 02.1993
No Degree - Court Reporting
Triton College
Associate of Arts - Court Reporting
Chicago College of Commerce