Legislative Committee
Chair: Cindy Tachell
Monitors legislation affecting official court reporters and the court reporting profession. The committee tracks bills, shares calls to action, and supports advocacy efforts at the local and state levels.
Email: [email protected]
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Member Outreach Committee
Chair: Lisa Hernandez
Focuses on member connection, communication, and engagement across all locations.
Key functions include:
- Meet & Greets and member events
- Mentorship Program
- Newsletter
- Branch Representative coordination
- Annual LACCRA calendar
General Email: [email protected]
Branch Representatives: [email protected]
Mentorship Program: [email protected]
Newsletter: [email protected]
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Student Outreach Committee
Co-Chairs: Adriana Patron and Renee Garcia
Promotes the court reporting profession through schools, career fairs, and outreach. The committee also supports student mentorship and works with CCRA on statewide efforts.
Email: [email protected]
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Social Services Committee
Chair: Lisa Hernandez
Acknowledges major member life events, including births, deaths, retirements, and other significant occasions, through cards, flowers, or donations under LACCRA guidelines.
Please submit requests through the Life Events form on the LACCRA website.
Email: [email protected]
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Nominating Committee
Chair: Marlene Burris
Prepares the slate of candidates for LACCRA and PARLAC board elections and supports a transparent nomination process.
Email: [email protected]
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Public Outreach Committee
Co-Chairs: Diana Van Dyke and Lorraine Romin
Promotes the value of official court reporters through presentations, outreach events, and public education efforts within the judicial community and beyond.
Email: [email protected]
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Social Media Committee
Chair: Renee Garcia
Manages LACCRA’s social media platforms and shares updates, events, announcements, and member highlights.
Email: [email protected]
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Seminars and Events Committee
Chair: Lorraine Romin
Plans and organizes professional development seminars and supports event logistics for LACCRA activities. Click here for current seminar information.
Email: [email protected]
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Website & Technology Committee
Co-Chairs: Michelle Montero and Alisia Lewis
Manages LACCRA.org and related technology systems, including MemberClicks, Dropbox, Google Drive, and email systems. The committee works to keep information accurate, accessible, current, and secure.
Email: [email protected]
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National Court Reporter & Captioning Week Committee
Chair: Alisia Lewis
Coordinates LACCRA’s participation in National Court Reporter & Captioning Week through events, outreach, and promotional efforts.
Email: [email protected]
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Governance & Bylaws Committee
Co-Chairs: Cindy Tachell and Michelle Montero
Reviews and drafts updates to LACCRA’s bylaws, standing orders, policy manual, and other governance documents for Board consideration and approval.
Email: [email protected]
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PARLAC Committee
Chair: Cindy Tachell
Supports or opposes candidates affecting the court reporting profession. PARLAC is funded by voluntary member contributions.
Email: [email protected]
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Joint Labor-Management
Contact: Rose Nava
This is a SEIU Committee, along with LACCRA members, that meets with Los Angeles Superior Court management to address workplace issues, policies, and concerns impacting court reporters. The committee focuses on communication, problem-solving, and labor-management follow-up.
Email: [email protected]
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SEIU Local 721 Union Stewards
Union stewards provide support and representation for workplace issues, including investigatory meetings and potential discipline situations.
Current Stewards:
Interested in becoming a steward? Training is free and open to members.
View SEIU Local 721 training calendar
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General Membership Meeting Planning Committee
Chair: Open
Helps plan and coordinate LACCRA general membership meetings, including meeting logistics, member communication, and event support.
Email: [email protected]
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Want to Help?
LACCRA works best when members get involved. Whether you have a lot of time or only a little, there is a place for you to help.
Email [email protected] and let us know which committee or project interests you.
Committee information may be updated as chairs, members, projects, and contact information change.
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