#83 - What NOT to do During Remote Proceedings: Mistakes I've Learned Over Zoom

#83 - What NOT to do During Remote Proceedings: Mistakes I've Learned Over Zoom

From The Court Reporter Podcast by Brynn Reynolds Seymour

March 21, 2026 · 20 min · Season 21 · Episode 83

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In this episode, Brynn shares valuable lessons learned from mistakes made during remote depositions, emphasizing the importance of small decisions in court reporting.

Episode Description You know what no one tells you about remote depositions? It’s not the big mistakes that trip you up… It’s the small, seemingly harmless ones. The moments where you think you’re being helpful. The times you speak up when you shouldn’t… or stay quiet when you shouldn’t. In this episode, I’m sharing real stories from the field—times I learned the hard way what not to do as a court reporter. From awkward read-and-sign situations… To accidentally overstepping with attorneys… To one simple assumption that humbled me instantly… These are the lessons that don’t always get taught—but absolutely matter when you’re on the job. If you’re a new reporter—or even experienced—this episode will help you avoid the kinds of mistakes that can quietly impact your professionalism, confidence, and relationships with counsel. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why you should never bring up read and sign unless it’s mentioned The “helpful” question that can actually create more work for everyone How one small assumption can instantly shift the tone of a proceeding What to do when exhibit numbering goes wrong (and why timing matters) The Zoom habit that can make you miss critical moments…

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