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Stroke, Scope,
Proof.
Why AI still needs a human behind it.
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This webinar is pending 0.10 AAERT CEUs
DATE
September 24, 2026
TIME
7PM ET / 4PM PT
BUILT FOR
Legal transcriptionists, scopists, proofreaders, and transcription managers.
There's a lot of noise right now about AI replacing legal transcriptionists. Most of it isn't true, and we can prove it. Here's what is true: AI and automatic speech recognition (ASR) have found a real place in legal transcript production, but they are not the whole story.
Join BlueLedge for a webinar built specifically for legal transcriptionists, scopists, proofreaders, and transcription managers, looking honestly at where AI actually fits in the process, where it falls short, and what that means for your career going forward.
We'll open with a special instructor-led segment walking you through the key rules for numbers in transcripts. Then, we'll bring together a panel of experts in training, real-world practice, and technology to dig into how the transcriptionist's role is evolving, what AI can and can't do, and what to look for when evaluating transcription software.
BEFORE THE WEBINAR
Want a closer look at where ASR fits into transcript production? Read the accompanying article, “Stroke, Scope, Proof: Why ASR Still Needs a Human Behind It” by BlueLedge Director Merritt Gilbert, CER, CDR, FPM, for a breakdown of what ASR can automate, what it can't, and why scoping, proofreading, and final review still depend on trained professionals.
Why this webinar is unmissable
01
Real proof, not just opinion
See live examples of what AI transcription gets wrong, and why it takes a trained ear and legal knowledge to catch it.
02
Not just an AI conversation
From the Punctuation Corner deep-dive on numbers to practical, everyday transcription guidance, this session delivers real instructional value that goes well beyond the AI conversation.
03
Three perspectives, one conversation
Hear from a certifying-body leader, a working legal transcriptionist, and a transcription software company, three very different vantage points on the same questions.
03
Practical, not theoretical
Walk away with a real checklist for evaluating transcription software, not just a sales pitch.
04
Built for where the job is headed
Understand how the legal transcriptionist's role is shifting as AI is seen more in the first draft, and what to focus on to stay ahead of it.
INSTRUCTOR CORNER
Number in transcripts, a focused 10-15 minute deep dive with BlueLedge instructor Natalie Harsfield
PANEL
Where AI actually fits in the transcript production process, and where it doesn't
PANEL
Live examples: real mistakes AI transcription makes, and why they're easy to miss on the page
PANEL
What to look for when evaluating transcription software: accuracy, security, workflow fit, and cost
PANEL
Confidentiality and liability: what's at stake when AI-assisted work makes it into the official record
PANEL
How the legal transcriptionist's role is evolving and what skills matter most going forward
Who should attend
- Legal transcriptionists (new and experienced)
- Scopists and proofreaders
- Digital court reporters who want a clearer picture of the transcription side of the process
- Court reporting and transcription program students and instructors
- Firm and courthouse managers evaluating transcription software or workflows
Benefits of attending
- Get a clear, honest answer to “is AI coming for my job”, backed by real examples, not speculation
- Leave with a practical framework for evaluating transcription software
- Understand where to focus your professional development as the role evolves
- Connect with a community of transcriptionists navigating the same changes
- Earn continuing education credit (pending AAERT approval)
The people on screen
HOST | INSTRUCTOR CORNER | PANELISTS
HOSTED BY
Tamara Candeloro
Enrollment Manager, BlueLedge, AAERT Memebership Cimmuttee Member
INSTRUCTOR CORNER
Natalie Hartsfield
Court Reporting Instructor, BlueLedge, 20+ years of experience in the legal field
PANELIST
Merritt Gilbert, CER, CDR, FPM
Director, BlueLedge, AAERT Board Member
PANELIST
Tracy Whitzel, CER, CDR, CET
Freelance Court Reporter and Legal Transcriptionist
PANELIST
Brook Walters
Marketing and Sales Expert, Transcriber.us