By: Merritt Gilbert | Director, BlueLedge Court reporting agencies across the country are facing a common challenge: how to meet growing client demands amid an ongoing stenographer shortage. For many digital reporting has emerged as a vital solution. But let’s be clear: Digital reporting is not about replacing stenographers. It’s …
AAERT Certification Testing: Your Path to Success
Shared from AAERT Blog and written by Merritt Gilbert, Director of BlueLedge: As a fellow reporter, I understand the mix of excitement and anxiety that comes with pursuing AAERT certification. Testing can be stressful under the best circumstances, and when technical hiccups occur, whether with your own technology or connection, …
Industry Spotlight: Insights from Merritt Gilbert, Director at BlueLedge
Shared from Coalition to Capture the Record Article: The court reporting industry is at a turning point, facing a growing shortage of stenographers as older professionals retire and recruiting and retention efforts struggle in courtrooms across the country. As fewer students pursue traditional stenography methods, many are looking to digital …


