Message from the President
Shanna Gray
President, Los Angeles County Court Reporters Association (LACCRA)
Dear Members,
As we close out 2025, I want to take a moment to reflect on what we have accomplished together — and to thank you for the dedication, professionalism, and solidarity that continue to define our association.
This year brought meaningful progress for court reporters in Los Angeles, much of it made possible by your engagement, advocacy, and willingness to support one another. Among our achievements are the implementation of paid court reporter internships, a paid mentor stipend for interns, and the SB-170 fund side letter securing important recruitment and retention benefits for reporters for another fiscal year.
We are especially proud that every new hire is now paired with LACCRA mentor support, helping ensure that those entering our courtrooms feel prepared, welcomed, and valued from day one.
We are also grateful for our collaborative relationship with the Court. New court leadership has demonstrated a genuine commitment to supporting court reporters, and we appreciate their openness and partnership as we continue working toward shared goals.
This year, we proudly congratulate our 2025 retirees, whose years of service and professionalism have left a lasting impact on our courts and colleagues. At the same time, we enthusiastically welcome the more than 60 new hires who joined our ranks this year.
To all our members: thank you for consistently making new reporters feel supported, encouraged, and part of a true community. That culture of mentorship and care remains one of LACCRA’s greatest strengths.
As we look ahead, our work is not finished. In the coming year, we will again need member involvement to help maintain adequate staffing levels, support mentorship efforts, and continue strengthening the future of our profession.
We will once again be welcoming students needing observation and internship hours, mentoring new hires, and supporting paid internship opportunities. Your willingness to give back continues to make a lasting difference.
On behalf of the Board, I wish you and your loved ones peace, good health, and happiness during this season and throughout the coming year. Thank you for all that you do — for our profession, for each other, and for the future of court reporting.
With gratitude and warm wishes,
Shanna Gray
LACCRA President
