2025 Fall Court Reporters Seminar
October 16–17, 2025
Ramkota Hotel, Pierre, South Dakota
Hosted by the South Dakota Unified Judicial System
Join fellow court reporters, judges, and court professionals from across South Dakota for two days of learning, professional development, and connection. This year’s Fall Seminar offers valuable sessions focused on ethics, security, technology, and the evolving role of court reporting in today’s judicial system.
Thursday, October 16, 2025
| Time | Session | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 1:00 PM | Welcome | Chief Justice Jensen, Judge Day & Judge Rank |
| 1:15 PM | Ethics for Court Employees and UJS Strategic Plan | Greg Sattizahn |
| 1:30 PM | Break | |
| 1:45 PM | Staying Safe: Personal and Home Security for Court Employees | Scott Sheldon |
| 2:30 PM | Filing an Appellate Transcript & Microsoft Teams | Supreme Court Clerk’s Office & Karen Callahan |
| 3:45 PM | Court Record Preservation | |
| 5:00 PM | Conference Concludes for the Day |
Friday, October 17, 2025
| Time | Session | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | AI and You | Chris Maxwell |
| 9:00 AM | The Momentum Model: Finding, Building, and Keeping Momentum When You Need It Most | Judge Scott Schlegel |
| 9:30 AM | Break | |
| 11:00 AM | Realtime Principles | Jennifer Sati |
| 12:00 PM | Conference Concludes |
Be Part of the Conversation
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from leaders in the field, gain practical insights, and strengthen your professional network. Whether you’re new to the courts or a seasoned reporter, this year’s Fall Seminar promises to inspire and inform.