Agenda
| 7:30 - 8:00 am |
Registration/Breakfast |
| 8:00 - 8:30 am |
Annual Meeting |
| 8:30 - 9:45 am |
Courtroom Technology
Judge Randy Rich |
| 9:45 - 10:00 am |
Break |
| 10:00 - 11:30 am |
Internet Safety / Identity Theft
Richard Ballard |
| 11:30 - 12:30 pm |
Crime Lab Testing Procedures and Services
Nicole J. Astor |
| 12:30 - 1:45 pm |
Lunch
Making Sense of Financial Investment Products
Keynote Speaker: Susan Edwards, VP Merrill Lynch |
| 1:45 - 2:45 pm |
Ethics
Judge Linda Cowen |
| 2:45 - 3:00 pm |
Break |
| 3:00 - 4:00 pm |
Microphones & Recorders
Dorraine Stanley |
| 4:00 - 5:30 pm |
Crime Scene Forensics
Lt. David Leedahl |
| 5:30 - 5:45 pm |
Break |
| 5:45 - 7:15 pm |
"What to do When" Panel |
Course Descriptions
CRIME SCENE FORENSICS (1.5)
Lt. David Leedahl, Athens-Clarke County Police Dept.
Forensic testing, processes, and terminology come to life when CSI meets real-world expertise. This presentation will take you behind the scenes and on the scene as you explore the array of disciplines related to forensics including crime scene investigation, fingerprints, DNA, ballistics, blood pattern interpretation, and more.
ETHICAL ISSUES FOR COURT REPORTERS (1.0)
Judge, Linda Cowen, Clayton County State Court
Everything you wanted to know about your court reporter’s license but were afraid to ask. Join the Chair of Georgia’s Board of Court Reporting for an overview of how to ensure your license remains active and in good standing. Learn about the most common complaints filed with the Board, how and when a response is required, what happens at a hearing, and the grievance process from soup to nuts.
MAKING SENSE OF FINANCIAL INVESTMENT PRODUCTS (1.25)
Sandra Edwards, VP of Wealth Management, Merrill Lynch
Learn the basic principles of investing while you explore an array of financial investment products. Is an IRA right for you? What’s the difference between a SEP or a Roth or a Roth 401(k) or traditional? What is an automated investing program? You know it’s important to save for retirement, but how do you fit savings into your budget? Learn how to develop and analyze your retirement risk profile, allocating assets, and various ways to save.
CRIME LAB TESTING PROCEDURES & SERVICES (1.0)
Nicole J. Astor, Forensic Scientist, Georgia Crime Information Center
Go behind the scenes with a GCIC forensic scientist to learn about the equipment and testing which support law enforcement in Georgia. Ms. Astor will provide detailed information regarding the variety of analyses employed at the GCIC, walking you through the assortment of tests for trace evidence (DNA), firearms, forensic toxicology, forensic drug chemistry, arson analysis, questioned documents, and latent fingerprints.
COURTROOM TECHNOLOGY (1.25)
Judge Randy Rich, Gwinnett County State Court
Enhance your marketability by knowing what savvy lawyers want in courtroom technology, whether it’s a realtime feed, video depositions or audio-synched transcripts. Judge Rich will lead us through the maze of existing and future applications of technology for use in courtrooms.
INTERNET SAFETY & IDENTITY THEFT (1.50)
Richard Ballard
Feel more confident and competent about your record and your identity as this industry expert addresses the 4 Ps of Internet safety: Predators, Privacy, Pornography, and Pop-ups. Learn how to safeguard your computer and your identity by preventing harassment from other online users, distribution of personal information, and online predators. Learn the ropes about e-mail account security and take away a better understanding of the risks and potential for identity theft.
MICROPHONES, RECORDERS (1.0)
Dorraine Stanley
See hands-on samples of what’s out there in the way of digital recording equipment and microphones and listen to the differences in audio quality. This working court reporter will compare the good, the better, and the best types of microphones for each type of assignment and environment.
WHAT TO DO WHEN (1.50)
Moderated Panel of Legal Professionals
What happens when your CD-archived files are damaged or corrupt? Can you certify and/or produce a transcript from another court reporter’s notes? How do you correct an error in a transcript once it’s been filed? Do you have to provide a transcript to a party who didn’t participate in takedown?
Inquiring minds want to know how to deal with these and other issues. Our panel of veteran court reporters and other legal professionals will answer questions and address issues presented by seminar participants.
Seminar Cost
GCCRA Member: $200
Non-Member: $275
Location
The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education,
1197 South Lumpkin Street,
Athens, Georgia 30602-3603.
Click HERE for directions, parking and shuttle information.
Photos, courtesy of UGA Center for Continuing Education
Lodging
A block of rooms has been reserved for participants. Please make your overnight reservations by 5:00 p.m., September 10, 2008.
Three ways to register:
Phone: (706) 542-2134 or (800) 884-1381 (Mon.-Fri., 8 am - 5 pm ET)
Fax: (706) 542-6596 or (800) 884-1419
Mail: Georgia Certified Court Reporters Association #66569
Georgia Center for Continuing Education Conference Center & Hotel
The University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia 30602-3603
Classic Queen Bed ......... $109
Classic King Bed ............. $109
Select Double Beds ........ $109
Select Queen Beds ......... $109
Photo, courtesy of UGA Center for Continuing Education
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