Two Professions, One Record: Court Reporting and Interpreting in the Age of AI
Recorded On: 07/18/2026
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In an interpreted deposition, not only can a competent and professional interpreter make a long and demanding day run more smoothly for the court reporter, but they can also significantly affect the quality and integrity of the record. Because even the most skilled reporter cannot transcribe what they do not hear clearly.
Attendees will be taken on a guided journey by two established court interpreters to examine, in the age of AI, what their responsibilities entail at each stage of a deposition and the workflow they employ to address each task — from the initial deposition inquiry to the event that formally marks the closing of the assignment. In addition to sharing practical tips and best practices for working effectively with court interpreters, we will demonstrate, through real-life examples, how AI can both enhance productivity and become a hindrance.
By illustrating court interpreters’ work processes and the ways in which AI is integrated throughout those processes, we will draw parallels between two distinct yet closely connected professions and identify shared challenges posed by emerging technologies. As integral participants in the legal system, we must work collaboratively to educate and advocate for the responsible, ethical, and safe use of technology within the legal community and to speak thoughtfully against the indiscriminate, cost-driven adoption of AI.
Total CEU 0.10.
This webinar was recorded live at NCRA's 2026 Annual Conference. The PowerPoint used for this presentation should be downloaded from the handouts tab to follow along with the presenter (if available).
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Jessie Liu
Jessie Liu is a freelance court-certified Mandarin interpreter in the states of California, Washington, and Nevada. Based in Southern California, Jessie has been interpreting in legal settings since 2018. Jessie also teaches English and Chinese court Interpreting.
When Jessie isn’t doing her interpreting or teaching work, she is an active advocate of the translation and interpreting profession by volunteering her time at the American Translators Association (ATA). She is on the ATA board of directors and chairs the public relations committee.
She is also on the leadership council of the Chinese Language Division of the ATA. Jessie hosts the Chinese Language Division podcast in which she invites professionals in the T&I field to talk about the most important and trending issues.
Tianlu Redmon, CT, CI, MLCI
Tianlu Redmon, CT, CI, MLCI, is a Houston-based legal translator and interpreter and the owner of a boutique agency dedicated to professional excellence and client education. Passionate about the future of the profession, she focuses on community-building and the evolving role of AI. Tianlu currently serves as Vice President of the American Foundation for Translation and Interpretation (AFTI) and as Language Chair for the ATA English-to-Chinese Certification Exam.
Tianlu is certified by the American Translators Association (ATA) in both English-into-Chinese and Chinese-into-English translation — one of a handful of Chinese linguists in the U.S. to hold both qualifications. She is also a Texas Master Licensed Court Interpreter for Mandarin and qualified by the U.S. federal courts. Since moving to Houston in 2018, she has become a highly sought-after linguist by law firms in Texas and beyond.
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