Court Interpreter Training 3/31/12 – Houston
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Practical:
LEGAL SKILLS PRACTICE:
From Theory to Practice
While much training is available to explore the theory and best
practices of legal interpreting, there are few opportunities for
interpreters to learn the skills portion of the legal interpreting
specialization. The focus of this session is bridging the gap between
theory and application in legal training. Attendees will be led through
an indepth analysis of commonly encountered legal text. This analysis,
paired with practical tips on navigating the texts, will help them
develop their own interpretations that can be used in a variety of
legal situations. A heavy emphasis will be placed on
conceptually accurate, culturally rich interpretation of phrases and
concepts commonly encountered in the legal realm. The overall takeaway
will be tools for answering the question: “How would I interpret
_______?”
LEGAL
Presenters
Brandon J. Morgan, Sign Language Interpreter/Educator, BEI Master, NIC
Master, SC:L, NAD IV Since becoming an interpreter in 2003, Brandon
Morgan has had the opportunity to interpret in a wide variety of
challenging assignments. In a fast-paced and interactive learning
environment, Morgan’s goal is to provide practical strategies that
fellow interpreters can immediately put into practice. He considers it
a privilege to help his colleagues gain confidence and enrich their
existing skill sets by integrating their past successes with new
information.
Amber D. Farrelly, J.D., B.A., BEI Basic
Amber Farrelly received her undergraduate degree from the University of
Oklahoma at Norman and her Juris Doctorate degree from Arizona State
University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law with the highest
distinction for her pro bono work. She opened her private practice as
a criminal defense attorney in 2009, and has worked with the Innocence
Project of Texas. In 2011, she joined The Fowler Law Firm, where she
practices and specializes in criminal defense. Amber specializes in
deaf clientele and holds Texas sign language interpreter
certification.
March 31, 2012
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Lone Star College, North Harris
Room: Winship183
2700 W.W. Thorne Drive
Houston, Texas
LEGAL SKILLS PRACTICE: From Theory to Practice. Presented by Amber
Farrelly and Brandon Morgan
Sponsored by the DARS Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services.
Any questions, let me know.
Randi Turner, Communication Access Specialist
DARS – Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
Email: [email protected]
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