named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Cocktails for Court Reporters
Virtual Zoom series hosted by board member Liz Dwyer to foster community, share best practices, and discuss industry trends among court reporters
Leadership Summit
Event focused on professional development, industry leadership, and advocacy launched under AAERT and continued through the merger process
Town Hall Webinars
Live virtual sessions to inform members about the AAERT-STAR merger, introduce CAPTUR leadership, and discuss the future vision of the profession
Unity Summit
Annual conference event co-hosted with STAR that brings together court reporting professionals for education, networking, and industry collaboration; rebranded as part of CAPTUR
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Advocates for the adoption and recognition of electronic reporting and transcription professionsEngages in public outreach and advocacy to promote awareness and acceptance of electronic reporting and transcribing in legal, government, corporate, and academic sectors. Conducts educational campaigns through webinars, seminars, blog posts, social media, and publications to address misconceptions and support improvements in the administration of justice.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Facilitates professional networking and knowledge exchange among electronic reporters and transcribersProvides forums for members to exchange ideas, best practices, and business-related insights through an annual Reporting & Transcribing Conference, an annual Executive Forum, and online platforms. These events support networking, professional input on industry issues, and dissemination of technology reviews.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Produces and distributes industry publications and communicationsProduces and distributes a quarterly publication, Sound Bytes, covering legislative issues and industry news, and processes continuing education unit (CEU) submissions for members. Also conducts a monthly webinar series for certified members.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Provides education and certification programs for digital reporting and transcription professionalsOffers certification programs in digital court reporting and transcription that are recognized by courts and businesses in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The organization administers CER, CET, and CDR certification exams online for members and supports ongoing professional development through continuing education, workshops, and technological updates.
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Legal Profession Standards Advocacy 1 activity
- Supports organizational governance and professional standards developmentProvides access to governance documents including bylaws and a code of ethics, promotes best practices for method-agnostic court reporting, and supports the advancement of the profession through quality and standards initiatives. Led the merger with the Society for the Technological Advancement of Reporting (STAR) to form CAPTUR, a unified association for legal record professionals.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$872K
Contributions & grants$299K34%
Program service revenue$559K64%
Investment income$14K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$638K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$229K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$893K
Cash$892K
Investments$0
Liabilities$-35K
Net assets$927K
Liquid reserves16.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +18.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Riley | Executive Director | 40 | $207K |
board members · 9
- Ben Jaffe — Vice President
- Jennifer Lindeman — Director
- Liz Dwyer — Director
- Margy Lowry — Director
- Merritt Gilbert — Director
- Patricia Falls — Director
- Shaylah Kiser — Director
- Susan LaPooh — President
- Tori Lawton — Director
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- AAERT Network — Member organization using its own acronym as a brand identity
- AAERT Annual Conference Network — AAERT recognizes sponsors at its Annual Conference and Executive Forum.
- Bench and Bar Partner — Collaborates with the Bench and Bar to improve the administration of justice.
- Connie S. Rill Partner — Charter member and founding leader who initiated the formation of AAERT.
- Current Board Partner — Board members responsible for organizational leadership and governance.
- Facebook Partner — Platform used for outreach and engagement
- Janet B. Harris Partner — Charter member, founding board member, and original Secretary of AAERT.
- LinkedIn Partner — Platform used for professional networking and outreach
- Our Sponsors Partner — Sponsors supporting the organization's programs and activities.
- Pengad Partner — Supplier offering discounts on court reporting and transcription supplies to AAERT members.
- Society for the Technological Advancement of Reporting Partner — Merged with AAERT to form CAPTUR, a unified association for legal record professionals.
- SpeedType Partner — Supplier offering discounts on court reporting and transcription supplies to AAERT members.
- Staples Advantage Program Partner — Supplier offering discounts on court reporting and transcription supplies and other services to AAERT members.
- Steve Townsend Partner — Charter member and founding board member instrumental in establishing AAERT.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collective Advocacy for Industry Recognition and Adoptionmethodology: collective_advocacyBy organizing members into a unified national voice, the organization increases influence and drives adoption of electronic reporting, because collective action strengthens policy advocacy and market education efforts aimed at government and legal sectors.
- Professional Certification as Standardization and Capacity Buildingmethodology: professional-certificationBy offering standardized education and certification, the organization improves professional competence and promotes industry-wide standards in digital court reporting and transcription, because validated expertise strengthens workforce quality and public trust in the legal record.
- Unified Professional Identity to Safeguard Legal Record Integritymethodology: unified-professional-advocacyBy promoting a unified professional association, the organization reinforces the essential role of human expertise in electronic reporting, because collective identity strengthens advocacy and preserves the integrity of the legal record against purely technological or automated alternatives.