STARCON 2024 is a premier conference dedicated to professionals in the court reporting and legal transcription industries. Organized by the Society for the Technological Advancement of Reporting (STAR), the event took place from April 17 to April 19, 2024, at the Hilton Palm Beach Airport Hotel in West Palm Beach, Florida. The conference aimed to provide attendees with the latest insights, technologies, and best practices in the field of court reporting.
The conference featured a comprehensive agenda, including sessions on generative artificial intelligence in the legal community, strategies for implementing new technologies into business practices, and methods for building healthy boundaries with technology. Notable speakers included Julie K. Brown, Director of Practice Technology at Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, and Sean Carroll, CEO of Fluent. These sessions offered valuable knowledge on integrating advanced technologies into legal practices and managing the challenges associated with technological advancements.
Attendees had opportunities to network during refreshment breaks and the welcome reception, which featured activities such as ping-pong, cornhole, giant Jenga, and ladder ball. The event also provided spaces for recording podcasts and sharing insights, fostering a collaborative environment for professionals to connect and share experiences.
This conference was ideal for court reporters, legal transcriptionists, and other professionals in the legal documentation field seeking to enhance their skills, stay updated on industry trends, and connect with peers. The event offered a platform to learn from experts, explore new technologies, and engage in discussions about the future of legal reporting.
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Speakers(13)
Andrea Wecker
President at STAR
Andrea Wecker is the President of STAR and has over two decades of experience as a freelance court reporter and captioner. She is also the owner of Associated Reporting & Video.
Bill Roberts
Director at STAR
Bill Roberts is a Director at STAR, with over 40 years of court reporting experience. He is known as South Carolina’s leading expert in litigation services and technology.
George Catuogno
Executive Director at STAR
George Catuogno is the Executive Director of STAR and also serves as the Chief Operating Officer of The Varallo Group, providing business management and consulting services to court reporting companies.
Jayne Konkel
Director at STAR
Jayne Konkel is a Director at STAR and is an experienced CART Captioner with nearly 10 years of expertise in providing realtime CART Captioning.
Julie K. Brown
Director of Practice Technology at Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease
Julie K. Brown serves as the Director of Practice Technology at Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, overseeing the integration of technology into legal practices and ensuring efficient operations.
Kathryn Filley
eLearning Development Manager at Stenograph
Kathryn Filley is the eLearning Development Manager at Stenograph, responsible for creating educational content and training programs for court reporting professionals.
Michael Duffy
Director at STAR
Michael Duffy is a Director at STAR and is a freelance Certified Electronic Reporter in the Chicagoland area. He has a long history in the court reporting industry.
Paul Unger, Esq.
Attorney at Affinity Consulting
Paul Unger is an attorney and consultant with Affinity Consulting, focusing on technology integration in legal practices. He offers training and guidance to legal professionals on utilizing technology effectively.
Rick Levy
Director at STAR
Rick Levy is a Director at STAR and has been actively involved in the Florida Court Reporters Association, serving as their president from 2011 to 2012.
Sam Mattern
Vice President at STAR
Sam Mattern is the Vice President of STAR and has a background in computer engineering technology. He has been instrumental in implementing new technologies into court reporting firms.
Sara Giammanco
Director at STAR
Sara Giammanco is a Director at STAR and is a California Certified Shorthand Reporter. She is committed to enhancing the reporter experience and the recruitment and education of the next generation of court reporters.
Sean Carroll
CEO at Fluent
Sean Carroll is the CEO of Fluent, a company specializing in transcription services. He has extensive experience in the transcription industry and has led his company through significant technological advancements.
Todd Mobley
Treasurer at STAR
Todd Mobley is the Treasurer of STAR and has been serving in this role since 1998. He has a background in accounting and has been actively involved in various committees for NCRA.
Event Details
- Date
- April 17-19, 2024
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 West Palm Beach, United States
- Hilton Palm Beach Airport Hotel
- Pricing
- From $299
- Audience
- Court reporters, legal transcriptionists, legal professionals
- CLE Credits
- Up to 1.0 CLE credits
- Attendees
- Approximately 200