Verbatim reporters cover a myriad of assignments in any setting where a transcript of the spoken word is required. Our Accredited Court Reporter (ACR) members work in areas ranging from American depositions, arbitrations, public inquiries, and regulatory health hearings.

Many of our ACRs also write realtime, which is when the spoken word appears as text on a device instantaneously. It is important to remember the purpose for which realtime transcription is used. In a hearing/tribunal setting, it enables the viewer:

  • to see and/or mark immediately what was said;
  • to search back simultaneously to cross-check against previous testimony (whether given on the same day or previously); and
  • probably most importantly, to have instantly a full note of what was said and the context in which it was said, rather than the perhaps scanty notes made by others in the room.

While we are in many instances including the County in which our member resides, please remember, especially in these post-Covid days, that it is often a question of "have machine, will travel", or, indeed, "have pen will travel", so that if you do not find someone in your County, you should contact other members.

Leah Willersdorf

BIVR Member

About

Whether in Abu Dhabi or Arusha, Paris or Prague, the world has long been my workplace as a freelancing realtime stenographer.

I provide the same high-quality services whether I am appearing in person or remotely.

I have extensive experience delivering realtime and transcription services for:

• US depositions (pharma, patent, telecoms, technology)
• Canadian discovery examinations
• United Nations tribunals
• International arbitrations (ICC, UNCITRAL, ICSID, LCIA)
• Court hearings, both UK and international
• Captioning (Microsoft, Apple, trade unions, arts & culture, family court)

I have been reporting since 1992, having trained in Brisbane, Australia (my hometown) throughout 1990/1991. I am certified in Australia, the UK, and the US, having achieved the US certifications of RPR (Registered Professional Reporter), CRR (Certified Realtime Reporter) and the RMR (Registered Merit Reporter – highest testing speed at 260wpm).

I also hold BIVR’s Qualified Realtime Reporter accreditation with distinction at Level 1 (2009) and Level 2 (2017), and I became a Fellow of the Institute in January 2022.

I hold a current Australian passport valid for worldwide travel, including the EU.

Realtime is my favourite pastime.

  • Member
  • American Depositions, Arbitrations, NCRA Certified, Qualified Realtime Reporter - QRR, Realtime, Certified LiveNote Reporter
  • Worldwide
  • Essex, London

Contact Details

Email

courtreporterlondon@gmail.com

Phone

07962 376 542

Website