Where Professionals
Come to Grow.
Expert-led resources, feedback, and mentorship built by two of the most credentialed court transcriptionists in the country, for practitioners who take their work seriously.
Transcript Review and Feedback
Submit a transcript you have 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.
Learn More and SubmitRent 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.
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Professional Series
A practitioner-authored ebook library covering every phase of a court transcription career. Written by two of the most credentialed court transcriptionists in the country.
Webinars & Workshops
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.
View the SeriesKnowledge Base
A growing library of professional resources built specifically for court transcriptionists. Browse in-depth articles, instructional videos, annotated transcript samples, and a curated resource library covering everything from formatting standards and legal terminology to business practices and certification prep. Updated regularly by Ilene and Lisa as the field evolves.
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.
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. She is certified by the New Jersey Administrative Office of the Courts and holds three AAERT certifications: CET, CDR, and NJ AD/T. She further demonstrates her leadership and commitment to the industry through her service on the AAERT Executive Board and her work on multiple committees. Her combination of certifications, board-level leadership, and years of hands-on experience make her a recognized authority in the field.
