Stretch, refill your coffee, and get ready for our next session.
Meet your Speakers!
Welcome to Aloha Steno Haʻulelau!
🔒 Privacy & Ethics
🌴 0.40 CEUs
🤖 AI & Steno Advocacy
💻 Attend Live from Anywhere
⚖️ High-Profile Trial Insights
☕ Pajamas Optional.
Here's what's waiting for you:
🕙 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM HST, 0.15 CEUs
Event Lineup
Earn Your CEUs Without Leaving Paradise (or Your Living Room!)
No airport. No hotel. No 2:30 a.m. alarm.
Just grab your favorite cup of coffee, log into Zoom, and spend the day learning from some of the most respected voices in the court reporting profession.
From AI and advocacy to privacy, ethics, and behind-the-scenes stories from one of the world's most talked, about trials, this year's Aloha Steno Haʻulelau is packed with practical knowledge, inspiring speakers, and plenty of aloha.
Steno Advocacy in the Age of AI: Power, Precision & the Path Forward
🎤 Speakers: Darlene Devlin & Dave Wenhold
Artificial intelligence is changing the conversation around court reporting. Join nationally recognized advocate Darlene Devlin and NCRA Executive Director Dave Wenhold as they explore how court reporters can confidently champion the value of human stenography in an AI-driven world.
You'll leave with practical advocacy strategies, effective talking points, and real-world tools to help strengthen and promote the profession.
About the Speaker
After more than twenty years in BigLaw, Diana Iketani Iorlano founded Iketani Law, where she advises organizations on privacy compliance and data protection. She is a Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP) and frequently speaks on privacy, artificial intelligence, and professional ethics.
🕦 11:40 AM – 12:40 PM HST, 0.10 CEUs
Guarding the Record: 5 Practical Privacy & Confidentiality
Tips for Court Reporters
🎤 Speaker: Diana Iketani Iorlano
Privacy and confidentiality are at the heart of every court reporter's work. In this practical session, privacy attorney Diana Iketani Iorlano shares five simple yet valuable tips to help reporters safeguard sensitive information, evaluate AI transcription tools responsibly, and navigate today's evolving privacy landscape.
☕ 11:30 AM – 11:40 AM HST
Coffee Break
About the Speakers
Darlene Devlin is Senior Court Reporter for the New York State Supreme Court and has more than 25 years of experience in court reporting. A respected leader and advocate, she serves on numerous committees for both the New York State Court Reporters Association and the National Court Reporters Association, promoting education, advocacy, and professional excellence.
Dave Wenhold serves as Executive Director of the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA), leading national initiatives that support court reporters through advocacy, legislation, and professional development.
Take a few minutes to recharge before our final presentation.
🌺 12:40 PM – 12:50 PM HST
Quick Break
Whether you're a seasoned reporter, new to the profession, or somewhere in between, Aloha Steno Haʻulelau is your opportunity to sharpen your skills, explore the future of stenography, and spend a day learning with an amazing community.
We can't wait to welcome you online. Mahalo, and see you on Zoom! 🌺
🕦12:50 PM – 2:20 PM HST, 0.15 CEUs
Reporters in the Spotlight: Reporting the
Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard Trial
🎤 Speaker: Judith Bellinger
Go behind the scenes of one of the most widely watched trials in recent history. Veteran court reporter Judith Bellinger shares what it takes to report a high-profile case with professionalism, accuracy, and confidence when the world is watching.
🎉 2:20 PM HST
Mahalo for Joining Us!
Thank you for spending your day with HCRCA. We hope you leave inspired, informed, and excited for the future of stenography. Safe travels home, from your desk to your couch! 🌺
About the Speaker
Judith Bellinger has worked as a freelance court reporter since 1984 and has provided realtime services for major trials, national organizations, universities, and high-profile legal proceedings, including the nationally televised Depp v. Heard trial. Her passion for the profession shines through every aspect of her career.
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