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Neeson Offers Realtime Streaming Technology

Neeson & Associates has been providing secure realtime internet streaming for the last few years. The technology to date allowed for viewing of the realtime text without the benefit of audio or video. We are pleased to announce that we are able to offer a new streaming service that delivers video, audio and the realtime text in one integrated viewing page via secure internet. Imagine the benefits:
  • Avoid expensive travel costs
  • Allow your client, experts, co-counsel or support team access to the testimony in the comfort of their own location
  • Interact with your team via the secure chat feature
  • View the realtime transcript - search, pause/resume, word index capabilities included
  • View the witness to aid in assessing credibility, demeanour, etc.

View a brief demonstration of this product:



For further information, please contact Kim Neeson.

Kimberley Neeson Ranked One of PROFIT W100’s Top Women Entrepreneurs

Toronto, Ontario (Canada) – Kimberley Neeson, President of Neeson & Associates Court Reporting and Captioning Inc., has again been selected as one of Canada’s 100 Top Women Entrepreneurs in the 13th annual PROFIT W100 ranking.

Ranking Canada’s Top Women Entrepreneurs on a composite score based on the size, growth rate and profitability of their businesses, the PROFIT W100 profiles the country’s most successful female business owners. Published in the November issue of PROFIT and online at www.PROFITguide.com, the PROFIT W100 is Canada’s largest annual celebration of entrepreneurial achievement by women.

“The 2011 PROFIT W100 are a diverse group of entrepreneurs united by their passion, dynamism and smarts,” noted Ian Portsmouth, Editor-in-Chief of PROFIT. “They set a tremendous example for business leaders of all kinds, and we are proud to recognize them in our 13th annual ranking of Canada’s Top Female Entrepreneurs.”

“Throughout her [30]-year reporting career, Kim has consistently ‘pushed the envelope’ – developing her own reporting skill, building her business into a premier realtime service; promoting and developing new markets; leading our association through adversity; and, in mentoring working reporters and court reporting students – much of this work as a volunteer while a working reporter, CEO, and mother of a young family,” said Karin Jenkner, President of the Chartered Shorthand Reporters’ Association of Ontario.

About Neeson & Associates

Based in the heart of Toronto’s downtown business district, Neeson & Associates is Canada’s foremost realtime court reporting, captioning and arbitration service. Neeson has a strong emphasis on complex litigation, where fast turnaround, realtime and rough draft transcripts are the norm. Neeson pioneered the use of live CART (also known as captioning or voice-to-text translation) in Ontario upon founding the company, and Neeson is Eastern Canada’s only CART providing company. Recently Neeson expanded its business through the creation of the Neeson Arbitration Chambers, a unique office space for independently practising arbitrators and mediators. The Chambers’ members include many prominent former members of the judiciary.

Neeson & Associates is located at:

141 Adelaide Street West, Suite 1108

Toronto, ON M5H 3L5

Tel. 416.413.7755

Email: info@neesoncourtreporting.com

Web: www.neesoncourtreporting.com

About PROFIT Magazine:

PROFIT: Your Guide to Business Success is Canada’s preeminent publication dedicated to the management issues and opportunities facing small and mid-sized businesses. For 28 years, Canadian entrepreneurs and senior managers across a vast array of economic sectors have remained loyal to PROFIT because it’s a timely and reliable source of actionable information that helps them achieve business success and get the recognition they deserve for generating positive economic and social change. Visit PROFIT online at www.PROFITguide.com.

Neeson Arbitration Chambers Co-Hosts Jason Fry Luncheon

On Thursday, September 22nd, 2011 Neeson Arbitration Chambers played host venue for a luncheon presentation on key features of the new ICC Rules of Arbitration presented by Jason Fry, Secretary General of the ICC International Court of Arbitration. The well attended event is currently featured in Canadian Lawyer. Co-sponsors of the talk include ICC Canada, ICC North American and William G. Horton. Watch for our next event coming in November!

TEN MYTHS ABOUT ARBITRATION

Neeson proudly sponsors the next event in the INTERNATIONAL LEGAL SERIES,
presented by The University Club

Kathleen A. Bryan,President & CEO
The International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution
With introductory and closing remarks remarks by Heather Innis, Counsel, General Motors and William G. Horton, C.Arb, FCIArb


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The State of Arbitration in Toronto

Kim Neeson reflects on the state of arbitration in Toronto, Canada in Lexpert's 2012 Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross-Border Litigation Lawyers in Canada issue

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Neeson's "Say It Forward" program featured in Canadian Lawyer/Law Times

After being frustrated with the "inappropriate" gift giving that occurs in the profession, a member of the legal community says she has the answer.

Say It Forward, a pro bono program created by Neeson Court Reporting, will offer firms a financial perk for using Neeson's services.

Beginning Feb. 15, for every $20 spent on transcripts at Neeson Court Reporting, firms will be provided with a $1 "redemption of services" credit they can use towards transcript and ancillary services for pro bono matters.

 

Read the full article here

Need assistance to comply with AODA training requirements?

Kim Neeson and her firm of highly trained captioners have been at the forefront of the provision of voice-to-text captioning services for those with a hearing loss. Kim has conducted seminars for several groups including Human Resources Development Canada, the Law Society of Upper Canada (this May), and other lawyer groups to advise on the accommodation services required for those with a hearing loss. To learn more, contact Kim at kim_neeson@neesoncourtreporting.com.

Kim Neeson to present on Organizational Technology and participate in a panel discussion on Keeping Up With Technology

National Court Reporter's Association TechCon conference, April 19-21, in Scottsdale, AZ

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Working with the Hearing Loss Consumer To Provide Voice-to-Text Access
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