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Partnering with Interpreters When Representing Limited English Proficiency Clients

2025-06-27 13:00:00

2025-06-27 13:00:00

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Working with Interpreters and Translators in Legal Settings: Essential guidance for attorneys on selecting, qualifying, and effectively collaborating with language professionals for LEP clients.

2025-06-27 13:00:00

Working with Interpreters and Translators in Legal Settings: Essential guidance for attorneys on selecting, qualifying, and effectively collaborating with language professionals for LEP clients.

2025-06-27 13:00:00

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Course Overview

Mastering Interpreter Services in Legal Practice

Participants will learn to select, qualify, and work effectively with interpreters and translators when representing limited English proficiency clients. These skills help attorneys protect client rights and preserve issues for appeal.

Key topics that will be covered

What will you learn

Attorneys will learn the distinctions between interpreters and translators, qualification standards, ethical considerations, and critical lessons from appellate cases involving language access issues.

What will you gain

Attorneys will gain expertise in effectively working with interpreters and translators when representing Limited English Proficiency clients in legal settings.

Interpreter Qualifications
Federal certification requires 80% passing score; state certification typically requires only 70%.
Ethical Principles
Professional interpreters maintain impartiality, observe confidentiality, and respect attorney-client privilege.
Document Translation
Ensure translators are certified into the language direction in which the work was done.
Audio Transcription
Properly formatted transcripts should include three columns: speaker identification, transcript, and translation.
Court Appointments
The Court Interpreters Act requires judges to appoint certified interpreters before uncertified ones.
Timely Objections
Failure to object at trial typically results in waiver of language-access claims on appeal.

What will you learn

Attorneys will learn the distinctions between interpreters and translators, qualification standards, ethical considerations, and critical lessons from appellate cases involving language access issues.

What will you gain

Attorneys will gain expertise in effectively working with interpreters and translators when representing Limited English Proficiency clients in legal settings.

Agenda

Session 1

Understanding the Interpreter and Translator Distinction

Session 2

Selecting Competent Interpreters for Client Communication

Session 3

Evaluating Translators for Written Document Work

Session 4

Transcribing and Translating Foreign Language Recordings

Session 5

Filing Motions for Court-Appointed Interpreter Services

Session 6

Qualifying and Challenging Interpreters as Experts

Session 7

Attorney Protocols for Interpreter-Assisted Client Communication

Session 8

Case Studies in Legal Interpretation Challenges

clock 1:00 pm - 1:20 pm EST

Understanding the Interpreter and Translator Distinction

Janis Palma

IKIGAI

This foundational session clarifies the critical differences between interpreters who translate orally in real time and translators who work with written documents. Participants will learn why these distinct skill sets matter when engaging language professionals for LEP clients.

Janis Palma

IKIGAI

clock 1:20 pm - 1:30 pm EST

Selecting Competent Interpreters for Client Communication

Janis Palma

IKIGAI

Learn the essential qualifications to seek when hiring interpreters, including certification standards, accuracy requirements, and interpreting modes. This session also covers ethical principles of impartiality, confidentiality, and how attorney-client privilege extends to interpreter communications.

Janis Palma

IKIGAI

clock 1:30 pm - 1:40 pm EST

Evaluating Translators for Written Document Work

Janis Palma

IKIGAI

Discover how to qualify translators as experts, including understanding theoretical models and academic credentials. Participants will learn key voir dire questions addressing translation methodology and the use of AI-assisted tools.

Janis Palma

IKIGAI

clock 1:40 pm - 2:00 pm EST

Transcribing and Translating Foreign Language Recordings

Janis Palma

IKIGAI

This session addresses the hybrid skills required for audio and video transcription and translation work. Attorneys will learn about proper three-column formatting, equipment standards, and quality indicators that distinguish thorough transcription from inadequate work.

Janis Palma

IKIGAI

clock 2:10 pm - 2:30 pm EST

Filing Motions for Court-Appointed Interpreter Services

Janis Palma

IKIGAI

Explore the legal framework for requesting court-appointed interpreters, including Title VI requirements and the Court Interpreters Act. This session examines relevant case law and strategies for overcoming judicial reluctance to appoint interpreters.

Janis Palma

IKIGAI

clock 2:30 pm - 2:50 pm EST

Qualifying and Challenging Interpreters as Experts

Janis Palma

IKIGAI

Master the voir dire process for qualifying or challenging interpreters under Daubert principles. Learn targeted questions addressing education, training, experience, and knowledge that reveal whether an interpreter possesses genuine expertise.

Janis Palma

IKIGAI

clock 2:50 pm - 3:00 pm EST

Attorney Protocols for Interpreter-Assisted Client Communication

Janis Palma

IKIGAI

Develop practical skills for communicating effectively through an interpreter, including direct address techniques and pace considerations. This session covers the check interpreter strategy and understanding interpreter cognitive fatigue.

Janis Palma

IKIGAI

clock 3:00 pm - 3:10 pm EST

Case Studies in Legal Interpretation Challenges

Janis Palma

IKIGAI

Examine appellate cases illustrating the consequences of inadequate interpretation and failure to preserve objections. These real-world examples demonstrate why timely objections and qualified check interpreters are essential for protecting client rights.

Janis Palma

IKIGAI

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speakers

Joe Ervin

The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Kevin Foley

Reminger Co
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Grant H. Lawson

The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Janis Palma

IKIGAI

Janis Palma

IKIGAI

English Spanish interpreter and translator with over 40 years of professional experience, specializing in judiciary interpreting with research interests in the intersection of law and language.

Education & Credentials

B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin in Spanish with a major in Latin American Literature and a minor in Art History; M.A. from the Centro de Estudios Avanzados de Puerto y el Caribe in San Juan with a combined major in Puerto Rican History and Literature; Master's in legal studies from Arizona State University's Sandra Day O'Connor School of Law; PhD from Bircham University in Spain; currently enrolled in the Rhetorics, Communication and Information Design PhD program at Clemson University. Federally certified as a judiciary interpreter in 1981; certified by NAJIT as an English Spanish interpreter and translator in 2004; licensed by the State of Texas as a Master Court Interpreter as of 2017.

Professional Involvement

NAJIT Life Member since 2006; NAJIT Board Member from 2020 to 2022; elected Chair of the NAJIT Board in 2021; currently serving as NAJIT Board Secretary. Served on the Board of the Society for the Study of Translation and Interpreting (SSTI), the Texas Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators (TAJIT), and the Asociación Puertorriqueña de Traductores e Intérpretes (APTI).

Experience

Over 40 years of professional experience as an interpreter and translator. Worked as an independent contractor for private attorneys, government agencies, state and federal courts. Served as a staff interpreter for the U.S. District Court in Puerto Rico for 15 years, retiring in 2017. Currently freelances for federal courthouses along the lower Rio Grande Valley and teaches webinars on topics related to judiciary interpreting.

Janis Palma

IKIGAI

English Spanish interpreter and translator with over 40 years of professional experience, specializing in judiciary interpreting with research interests in the intersection of law and language.

Education & Credentials

B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin in Spanish with a major in Latin American Literature and a minor in Art History; M.A. from the Centro de Estudios Avanzados de Puerto y el Caribe in San Juan with a combined major in Puerto Rican History and Literature; Master's in legal studies from Arizona State University's Sandra Day O'Connor School of Law; PhD from Bircham University in Spain; currently enrolled in the Rhetorics, Communication and Information Design PhD program at Clemson University. Federally certified as a judiciary interpreter in 1981; certified by NAJIT as an English Spanish interpreter and translator in 2004; licensed by the State of Texas as a Master Court Interpreter as of 2017.

Professional Involvement

NAJIT Life Member since 2006; NAJIT Board Member from 2020 to 2022; elected Chair of the NAJIT Board in 2021; currently serving as NAJIT Board Secretary. Served on the Board of the Society for the Study of Translation and Interpreting (SSTI), the Texas Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators (TAJIT), and the Asociación Puertorriqueña de Traductores e Intérpretes (APTI).

Experience

Over 40 years of professional experience as an interpreter and translator. Worked as an independent contractor for private attorneys, government agencies, state and federal courts. Served as a staff interpreter for the U.S. District Court in Puerto Rico for 15 years, retiring in 2017. Currently freelances for federal courthouses along the lower Rio Grande Valley and teaches webinars on topics related to judiciary interpreting.

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Understanding interpreter and translator protocols protects LEP clients’ constitutional rights and prevents case-compromising errors that can lead to mistrials, appeals, or denial of justice.
25M+
Americans have limited English proficiency, meaning they cannot protect their rights in court without interpreter assistance. (Brennan Center for Justice, Language Access in State Courts)
46%
of state courts fail to require that interpreters be provided in all civil cases, potentially violating federal law. (Brennan Center for Justice, Language Access in State Courts)
<15%
of court interpreter candidates pass certification exams, reflecting the rigorous standards required for legal interpreting competence. (California Commission on Access to Justice, Language Barriers Report)
200+
languages and dialects are spoken in California alone, highlighting the critical demand for qualified court interpreters. (California Courts Newsroom, Language Access)

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