NCRA Leadership & Legislative Boot Camp

The 2026 NCRA Leadership & Legislative Boot Camp was held March 1–3 at Embassy Suites Old Town Alexandria, Alexandria, Virginia.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2026 NCRA Leadership & Legislative Boot Camp in Alexandria, Virginia.

Event overview

NCRA Leadership & Legislative Boot Camp—an intensive, hands-on experience designed to prepare you to lead, influence, and advocate with confidence. Whether you're new to grassroots engagement or looking to refine your skills, this event offers the tools, training, and connections to make a lasting impact on the future of court reporting, captioning, and related legal professions.

What to expect

Skills training

Intensive sessions that teach you the strategies to effectively advocate for your profession in state legislatures and Congress.

Hands-on practice

Apply your advocacy skills in real-life scenarios while networking with passionate NCRA members.

Capitol Hill experience

Put your training to the test by advocating directly before your elected representatives and their staff.

Photo Courtesy: 2025 NCRA Legislative & Leadership Boot Camp.

Hear from past participants

"By joining the NCRA Leadership & Legislative Boot Camp, you’ll learn, engage, and collaborate with passionate, like-minded professionals who are driving change while participating in civic activities right at the heart of our capital."
— Darlene Devlin, Patchogue, N.Y.

"I want to be more involved in advocating for my profession and I feel this Boot Camp will lay the proper foundation for me."
— Tanner Feast, RPR, Garland, Texas

"Third-time attendee – I’ve experienced firsthand the importance of advocacy for our careers, whether nationally or at the state level."
— Carol Naughton, RDR, Virginia Beach, Va.

Questions?

General event inquiries: Contact NCRA State Government Relations Manager Colin Brehm at cbrehm@ncra.org