Please join us in congratulating the members elected to serve on the LACCRA and PARLAC Boards for 2026–2027. Board service takes time, care, and a deep commitment to our members and our profession. We are grateful to everyone who stepped forward to serve.

Our associations are strengthened by the people who volunteer their time, share their ideas, and work together on behalf of court reporters. We look forward to the year ahead and all that these dedicated board members will accomplish for our members and our profession.

LACCRA: Michelle Montero, President; Alisia Lewis, Vice President; Keenya Williams, Treasurer; Jacklyn Verkler, Secretary; and Directors-at-Large Renee Garcia, Lisa Hernandez, Lyrra Lamar, LeNay Maull, Cassie Medina, Angelia Parrish, and Diana Van Dyke.

PARLAC: Cindy Tachell, Chair; and board members LeNay Maull, Regina Morales, Louis Machuca, and Reyna Ota.

A special thank-you to Shanna Gray, Immediate Past President. We are grateful for the steady leadership, care, and experience she continues to bring to LACCRA. Her ongoing support means so much as the new Board begins its work.

The Sacramento Bee article, “California Courts Must Provide Records to People Who Can’t Afford Court Reporters,” covers the California Supreme Court’s FVAP decision and its impact on access to a court record. The article highlights the important role that a complete and accurate record can play in helping people seek review of their cases.

LACCRA Immediate Past President Shanna Gray is featured in the article.

Read LACCRA’s press release regarding the California Supreme Court’s decision in Family Violence Appellate Project v. Superior Court and concerns regarding the expansion of electronic recording. The release explains LACCRA’s perspective on the decision and the importance of preserving access to a reliable record of court proceedings.

The proposed amendments to the LACCRA Bylaws were approved by the membership. Thank you to everyone who took the time to review the proposed changes and participate in the process. Members can view the updated bylaws using the link below.

Want to get more involved with LACCRA? Our committees help carry out the association’s work throughout the year, including member support, education, advocacy, and outreach. Explore the committees, learn what each one does, and find an area that interests you. Your time, ideas, and experience can make a meaningful difference.

Please join LACCRA in congratulating the following reporters on successfully completing probation with Los Angeles Superior Court and graduating from our Mentorship Program:

Passing probation is a big accomplishment, and we know how much work goes into getting there. A reporter’s first year brings so much to learn: new courtrooms, unfamiliar calendars, transcript deadlines, and all the little things that no one can fully prepare you for before you begin.

To our newest graduates: Your hard work, patience, and determination deserve to be celebrated. We hope you take a moment to recognize how far you have come and feel proud of what you have accomplished. You earned this.

A heartfelt thank-you to the mentors who supported this group along the way. You made time to answer questions, share your experience, offer reassurance, and help a new colleague feel less alone. That kindness and generosity are what make this program possible.

With deep gratitude and appreciation, LACCRA honors our members who retired in 2025 and 2026. Your dedication, professionalism, and years of service have left a lasting impact on the courts and the court reporting community.

Anne Stewart • Yurvinna Williams • Carol Crawley • Dolores Bailey • Christy Kirker • Eleanor Flores • Kristi Edmonds-West • Diane Whetsell • Annette Blanco • Averol Davis • Mary Lu Murphy • Patricia White • Elva Miller • Teresa Tan • Laura Lopez • Lauren Engel • Hilda Ramirez • Cheryl Graves • Lisa Tapia • Sheila Brock • Patti Ullerich • Zuhal Felix • Zohra Serrano • Cheryl Taylor • Donna Gerhart • Naomi Leeper • Yvette Burley • Kamya Wilson • Evie Homsy • Kimberly Patterson-Williams • Chris Federoff • Trisha Salcido • Josefina Contratto • Regina Torrez • Roxanne Takeuchi • Kathryn Lichtenthaler • Stefanie Zumbo • Cynthia Purcell • Louise Sanford • Adrianne Thompson • Stephanie Levy • Sandra Ferguson • Jill Pincin • Lynn Evans • Joy Adams • Diana Constancio • Bridgette Diaz • Deba Ford • Rhonda Galyan • Janet Granger • Carol Herrera • Angela Mapp • Brenda Matsui • Vicki Rambow • Michelle Riley • Ingrid Silveria • Debbie Wollman • Stella Cordova