<description>&lt;p&gt;When the record is on the line, even small decisions can make or break accuracy. What you say, when you speak up, and how you confirm the record all affect the clarity of the transcript and the pace of the proceeding. This episode shares the etiquette every attorney needs to know—so you can work with your reporter, not against them, and ensure the record stays clean.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In Part 1 of this mini series, host &lt;strong&gt;Brynn Reynold Seymour&lt;/strong&gt; explains why the record is the primary product of any proceeding—and why assumptions can undermine it. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode addresses the most common mistakes attorneys make, probably unknowingly, when trying to make the record in depositions. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Host Insights&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;Brynn shares how simple attorney habits—clear cues, verbalizing the record, and proactive introductions—make proceedings smoother for everyone and protect the record in high-stakes settings.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Resources &amp;amp; Mentions&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Contact: &lt;a href="mailto:brynn@courtreporterpodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;brynn@courtreporterpodcast.com&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram &amp;amp; Facebook: @courtreporterpodcast&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://courtreporterceo.passion.io/checkout/b4afc5dc-29f2-4b51-9350-50b89b059175" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Court Reporter CEO Mindset Program&lt;/a&gt; signup&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;h2&gt;⭐ Leave Us a Review!&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;p&gt;If this episode brought you value, please leave a 5-star rating and quick review. Your support helps more attorneys and reporters discover the tools and insights they need to succeed. And don’t forget to subscribe—Parts 2 and 3 are coming soon.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Court Reporter Podcast

Brynn Reynolds Seymour

#70 - For Attorneys: How to Work with a Court Reporter - Part 1

SEP 16, 20259 MIN
The Court Reporter Podcast

#70 - For Attorneys: How to Work with a Court Reporter - Part 1

SEP 16, 20259 MIN

Description

When the record is on the line, even small decisions can make or break accuracy. What you say, when you speak up, and how you confirm the record all affect the clarity of the transcript and the pace of the proceeding. This episode shares the etiquette every attorney needs to know—so you can work with your reporter, not against them, and ensure the record stays clean.In Part 1 of this mini series, host Brynn Reynold Seymour explains why the record is the primary product of any proceeding—and why assumptions can undermine it. This episode addresses the most common mistakes attorneys make, probably unknowingly, when trying to make the record in depositions. Host InsightsBrynn shares how simple attorney habits—clear cues, verbalizing the record, and proactive introductions—make proceedings smoother for everyone and protect the record in high-stakes settings.Resources & MentionsContact: [email protected] & Facebook: @courtreporterpodcastCourt Reporter CEO Mindset Program signup⭐ Leave Us a Review!If this episode brought you value, please leave a 5-star rating and quick review. Your support helps more attorneys and reporters discover the tools and insights they need to succeed. And don’t forget to subscribe—Parts 2 and 3 are coming soon.