LACCRA Committees

Our committees keep LACCRA connected, informed, organized, and moving forward for official court reporters throughout Los Angeles County.

Get Involved

LACCRA committees are made up of board members and general members who volunteer their time to support our association, our members, and the court reporting profession.

You do not have to be on the Board to help. If you are interested in getting involved, learning more, or helping with a specific project, please email [email protected].

Even a small amount of help makes a difference.

Committee Directory

Legislative Committee

Chair: Shanna Gray

Monitors legislation affecting official court reporters and the court reporting profession. The committee tracks bills, shares calls to action, and supports advocacy efforts at the local and state levels.

Email: [email protected]

Member Outreach Committee

Chair: Alisia Lewis

Connects LACCRA members across locations through communication, programs, events, and practical resources. The committee includes several focused teams and projects:

Subcommittee Chairs:

  • Newsletter: Keenya Williams
  • Branch Representatives: Nadia Spindler
  • Mentorship Program: Jeannette Bush
  • Proofreading & Scopist Directory: Carrie Gilbert. This subcommittee is developing a resource list of proofreaders and scopists for members.

Special Project Committee: Veterans History Project, led by Jeannette Bush. This committee is organizing LACCRA’s participation in the Veterans History Project.

Other areas of work include:

  • Meet & Greets and member events
  • Annual LACCRA calendar

Contact:
General: [email protected]
Branch Representatives: [email protected]
Mentorship: [email protected]
Newsletter: [email protected]

Student Outreach Committee

Co-Chairs: Cassie Medina

Promotes the court reporting profession through schools, career fairs, and outreach. The committee also supports student mentorship and works with CCRA on statewide efforts.

Email: [email protected]

Social Services Committee

Chair: Jaclyn Verkler

Acknowledges major member life events, including births, deaths, retirements, and other significant occasions, through cards, flowers, or donations under LACCRA guidelines.

Please submit requests through the Life Events form on the LACCRA website.

Email: [email protected]

Nominating Committee

Chair: (TBD)

Prepares the slate of candidates for LACCRA and PARLAC board elections and supports a transparent nomination process.

Email: [email protected]

Public Outreach Committee

Co-Chairs: Diana Van Dyke 

Promotes the value of official court reporters through presentations, outreach events, and public education efforts within the judicial community and beyond.

Email: [email protected]

Social Media Committee

Chair: Renee Garcia

Manages LACCRA’s social media platforms and shares updates, events, announcements, and member highlights.

Email: [email protected]

Seminars and Events Committee

Chair: Lisa Hernandez

Plans and organizes professional development seminars and supports event logistics for LACCRA activities.  Click here for current seminar information.

Email: [email protected]

Website & Technology Committee

Co-Chairs: LeNay Maull

Manages LACCRA.org and related technology systems, including MemberClicks, Dropbox, Google Drive, and email systems. The committee works to keep information accurate, accessible, current, and secure.

Email: [email protected]

National Court Reporter & Captioning Week Committee

Chair: Lyrra Lamar

Coordinates LACCRA’s participation in National Court Reporter & Captioning Week through events, outreach, and promotional efforts.

Email: [email protected]

Governance & Bylaws Committee

Co-Chairs:  Angelia Parrish

Reviews and drafts updates to LACCRA’s bylaws, standing orders, policy manual, and other governance documents for Board consideration and approval.

Email: [email protected]

PARLAC Committee

Chair: Cindy Tachell 

Supports or opposes candidates affecting the court reporting profession. PARLAC is funded by voluntary member contributions.

Email: [email protected]

Joint Labor-Management

Contact: Rose Nava

This is a SEIU Committee, along with LACCRA members, that meets with Los Angeles Superior Court management to address workplace issues, policies, and concerns impacting court reporters. The committee focuses on communication, problem-solving, and labor-management follow-up.

Email: [email protected]

SEIU Local 721 Union Stewards

Union stewards provide support and representation for workplace issues, including investigatory meetings and potential discipline situations.

Current Stewards:

Interested in becoming a steward? Training is free and open to members.

View SEIU Local 721 training calendar

General Membership Meeting Planning Committee

Chair: Lyrra Lamar

Helps plan and coordinate LACCRA general membership meetings, including meeting logistics, member communication, and event support.

Email: [email protected]

Want to Help?

LACCRA works best when members get involved. Whether you have a lot of time or only a little, there is a place for you to help.

Email [email protected] and let us know which committee or project interests you.

Committee information may be updated as chairs, members, projects, and contact information change.