As the court reporting industry enters a pivotal era, DepoDash stands at the intersection of tradition and innovation, committed to delivering accurate, timely, and accessible transcripts in an increasingly complex legal landscape. A recent 2025 Court Reporting Industry Trends Report, sponsored by AAERT, offers fresh insights into the pressures facing the field and confirms that our vision aligns with the industry’s evolving needs.

A Shortage Decades in the Making

The report confirms what many in the field have experienced firsthand: a critical shortage of stenographers. Over the past decade, the stenographic workforce has declined by 21%, primarily due to the retirement of a generation and a sharp decline in school enrollments, which is estimated to have decreased by 74% between 2015 and 2024 (Report, pp. 7–8).

Yet demand for verbatim transcripts continues to grow, fueled by pandemic-related court backlogs and an 11% increase in court filings since 2020 (Report, p. 10).

At DepoDash, we recognize and respect the legacy of stenographers and voice writers, who continue to carry the weight of this industry. Many of our partners and users are these very professionals, and their dedication remains vital to the justice system.

A Call for Collaborative Solutions

The national conversation is no longer about if technology can support court reporting—it’s about how. Accuracy remains the number-one priority, with 96% of users identifying it as the most critical performance metric for court reporting (Report, p. 17).

Both stenographic and digital methods are now seen as capable of delivering reliable transcripts, and digital court reporters are increasingly accepted by attorneys and administrators alike (Report, p. 19–21).

That’s where DepoDash comes in.

Our platform is designed to support both human professionals and advanced technology. Whether it’s AI-assisted diarization in hybrid proceedings or our integrated Media Gateway that allows stenographers and voice writers to convert audio into draft transcripts efficiently, our goal is to enhance—not replace—human expertise.

Technology as a Bridge, Not a Divide

We believe that when human expertise and digital efficiency work together, the result is a more resilient and responsive court reporting ecosystem. With 76% of legal professionals reporting scheduling difficulties and 55% citing increased costs due to stenographer shortages (Report, p. 12–14), the need for scalable and hybrid-ready solutions is more urgent than ever.

DepoDash answers this call—not by displacing traditional methods, but by giving court reporters, transcribers, and legal teams a platform that enables:

  • Real-time transcription feed
  • Rapid transcript generation
  • AI-enhanced accuracy checks
  • Seamless remote and hybrid session support

These features align directly with user priorities outlined in the report, including faster delivery of transcripts (a top reason for choosing digital methods) and the integration of cloud-based, secure recordkeeping (Report, p. 23–30).

A Future We Build Together

As the legal tech market grows toward a projected $50 billion by 2027, DepoDash is committed to building tools that reflect the industry’s best values: accuracy, reliability, and professionalism. We’re proud to be part of a movement that respects the past while preparing for the future.

To our stenographers, voice writers, and digital professionals alike: you’re not just adapting—you’re shaping what comes next. DepoDash is here to support you every step of the way.

Download the full report here:
2025 Court Reporting Industry Trends Report (PDF)

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