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Conference

Pacific Northwest Court Interpreter Conference 

April 11, 2026

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 Location

The Conference will be held virtually via Zoom

 About the 2026 Conference

Court Language Access Services is excited to be hosting our 1th Pacific Northwest Court Interpreter Conference, and our first virtual all-day event! We will be brining in a variety of presenters with several years of experience in both interpreting and training. We are looking forward to learning in this virtual space together. 

Ready to take your court interpreting skills to the next level? This year's conference is packed with opportunities for everyone - whether you are just starting out or a seasoned professional. Dive into hands-on skill building sessions, explore topics like ethics and AI, and connect with your peers. If you are studying for the court interpreting oral examination, don't miss our session designed to help you succeed!


The Conference will be held virtually via Zoom. Most sessions have a limit of 30 participants, so if you want to attend, make sure to register soon!


Make sure to click on the links below for more information about the presenters, workshops, and to register online.


 2026 Conference Presenters 
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 Conference Workshops
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Saturday, April 11th
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Ethics and Skills Beyond Human: Does Anyone Care (Giovanna Carriero-Contreras) 2 Ethics CEUs

Cracking the Code: A Strategic Guide to the Court Interpreter Oral Certification Exam (Carola Lehmacher) Pre-Certified Candidates only

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Break
Break

12:00 - 2:00 PM
From Symbols to Structure: Elevating Your Note-Taking Skills 

(Carola Lehmacher) 2 General CEUs

Consecutive Interpreting:
Advanced Skills Building for Spanish Interpreters (Karen Borgenheimer) 2 Language Specific CEUs

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Break
Break

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Deliberate Simul Practice for the Experienced Spanish Interpreter 
(Kelly Varguez) 2 Language Specific CEUs

Simultaneous Interpreting:
Advanced Skills Building for Court Interpreters (Karen Borgenheimer) 2 General CEUs


 

 Registration

Register now!

Registration closes March 30th at 3:00 PM


 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

​The 2026 conference is taking place on April 11th, 2026.​


​The 2026 Conference will be held virtually via Zoom. More details, including links to Zoom sessions will be provided to registrants after registration closes. 

​Yes, we are offering online registration this year.  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026PACNWConference​

The registration fee for each 2-hour session is $65.00. Note price increases after the March 30th deadline. 


​No, we are unable to take online payments. You can place your credit card payment over the phone by calling (503) 986-7073.

Ethics and Skills Beyond Human: Does Anyone Care 2 Ethics CEUs
From Symbols to Structure: Elevating Your Notetaking Skills: 2 General CEUs
Consecutive Interpreting: Advanced Skills Building for Spanish Interpreters: 2 Langauge Specific (Spanish)
Deliberate Simul Practice for the Experienced Spanis Interpreter: 2 Langauge Specific (Spanish)
Simultaneous Interpreting: Advanced Skills Building for Court Interpreters: 2 General CEus


​Continuing education credtis have been requested for interpreters in California, Idaho and Washington. Please see the registration form for more information. 

​Continuing education credits have een requested for RIC/ACET credits. Please see the registraiton form for more information. 

​The language neutral workshops are only for interpreters who hold an interpreting credential.  Curriculum​ will be geared toward more experienced interpreters. ​

​The Spanish specific workshops are only for interpreters who hold an interpreter credential. Curriculum will be geared toward certified court interpreters. ​