Access Transcripts Pro
Professional Resources for
Court Transcriptionists
Expert-led resources built by leaders in the industry, for working transcriptionists who want to produce better work, build stronger businesses, and advance in their field.
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The Access Transcripts
Professional Series
Three practitioner-authored ebooks covering every phase of a court transcription career, from landing your first assignment to building a thriving independent business. Written by two of the most credentialed court transcriptionists in the country.
Transcript Review & Feedback
Submit a transcript you've produced and receive a detailed written critique, covering accuracy, legal terminology, formatting, speaker identification, punctuation, and overall professionalism. Specific page and line references. Prioritized recommendations. Delivered within 5 business days.
Quarterly Webinars
Live, instructor-led sessions hosted by Ilene Watson and Lisa Luciano, offered quarterly throughout the year. Each webinar covers a focused topic drawn from the real demands of court transcription work, alternating between professional skills and business development. Topics range from difficult audio, formatting, and legal terminology to building a client base, setting rates, and managing a freelance practice. Designed for transcriptionists at every level who want to keep learning from practitioners who are still in the field every day.
Rent a Mentor
A live session with Ilene Watson and Lisa Luciano. Bring your questions, your challenges, your feedback report, or your career goals. Fully customized, direct access to two of the most experienced practitioners in the field, for an hour, focused entirely on you.
Lisa Luciano is co-founder of Access Transcripts, bringing over two decades of expertise in the transcription industry. Lisa has built a distinguished career rooted in accuracy, professionalism, and a steadfast commitment to the field. Lisa is certified by the New Jersey Administrative Office of the Courts and holds two AAERT certifications, CET and CDR, reflecting her dedication to the highest standards of the profession. She further demonstrates her knowledge, leadership, and commitment to investment in the industry through her multiple years of service on the AAERT Executive Board as well as taking the time to volunteer on multiple committees. Her combination of certifications, board-level leadership, and years of hands-on experience make her a recognized authority and leader in the industry.
Ilene Watson co-founded Access Transcripts in 2013 and has led the company through years of exponential year-over-year revenue growth, building it from a two-person operation into a nationally recognized court transcription agency. She spearheaded the company's digital expansion, including the design and build of the Access Transcripts website and the launch of the company's online transcript store. Ilene is a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program and holds three AAERT certifications: CET, CER, and CDR. Named AAERT's 2022 Professional of the Year, she chairs the AAERT Professional Development Committee and serves on the AAERT Certification Committee, contributing directly to the standards that govern the profession.