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  • The Power of Language Justice with Rachel Rossi [EP 84]
    In this must-listen episode of Subject to Interpretation, host Maria Ceballos-Wallis speaks with Rachel Rossi, former Director of the Office for Access to Justice at the U.S. Department of Justice. Together, they explore the vital role of language access in due process and civil rights, and how language justice is an essential part of ensuring equal access to justice for all. Tune in for a compelling conversation about the intersection of law, language, and social justice—one you won’t want to miss!Rachel Rossi is a former Director of the Office for Access to Justice in the U.S. Department of Justice and previously served as Deputy Associate Attorney General and the DOJ’s first Anti-Hate Crime Coordinator. A career public defender in Los Angeles, she later served as Counsel to Senator Richard Durbin, helping lead efforts on the First Step Act, and as Counsel to the House Judiciary Crime Subcommittee. In 2020, she became the first former public defender to run for L.A. County District Attorney, earning nearly half a million votes. Rossi later served as Legal Director for the REFORM Alliance. She holds a law degree from Pepperdine University and is the daughter of immigrants from the Dominican Republic and Greece.
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  • The Future of Interpretation with Agustin de la Mora and Claudia Eslava [EP 83]
    The Subject to Interpretation Podcast is back with a brand-new season! In the first episode, podcast host Maria Ceballo-Wallis sits down with Agustin de la Mora (Founder of DLMII) and Claudia Eslava (CEO of DLMII) to dive into the key trends shaping the future of interpretation and the must-watch topics for professionals in 2025. Watch now to stay ahead of the curve and be ready for what’s next in the industry.Make the most of your career in legal, medical, education and community interpreting with our courses: https://www.delamorainstitute.com/course-catalog
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  • Artificial Intelligence, Interpretation, and Ethics with the SAFE AI Task Force [EP 82]
    In this thought-provoking episode, host Maria Ceballos-Wallis is joined by Shawn Norris and Dr. Holly Silvestri of the SAFE AI Task Force (Stakeholders Advocating for Fair and Ethical AI in Interpreting) to explore the impact of artificial intelligence on the interpreting profession. They delve into the role AI could play in shaping language access, both for oral languages and the deaf and hard of hearing community, and the safeguards needed to protect fair practices. The conversation also explores insights from a recent survey, interpreters' responses to AI developments, and the crucial need for human oversight to ensure ethical standards and cultural sensitivity are maintained.Learn More at safeaitf.org SAFE AI (Stakeholders Advocating for Fair and Ethical AI in Interpreting)About our Guests:Dr. Holly Ann Silvestri has significant experience in the field of translator and interpreter training in addition to running her own language service provider agency as well as freelancing for other agencies and government entities. Currently she works as Senior Coordinator for Translation, Training, and Curriculum at the National Center for Interpretation at the University of Arizona. Her working languages are Spanish, French and English. She is a founding member of the American Association of Interpreters and Translators in Education as well as Chair of the Public Relations Committee for SAFE AI. She is also a member of the American Translators Association and the Arizona Translators and Interpreters.Shawn Norris is a seasoned language access leader, holding key roles such as President of FRID and CCHI Commissioner. Raised by Deaf parents, he's a passionate advocate for the Deaf community with over a decade of experience in the interpreting field. Shawn founded a local agency in Jacksonville, enhancing language accessibility, and is now the COO of AI Deaf, focusing on advancing VRI services.
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  • The Power of Purpose for Freelance Interpreters with David Hardin [EP 81]
    In this inspiring episode, David Hardin, a seasoned business advisor and entrepreneur, joins host Maria Ceballos-Wallis to discuss the transformative theme of his upcoming keynote speech for DLMII’s Annual Business Retreat & Holiday Celebration, The Power of Purpose: Embracing Your Mission in Life. Drawing from his 25+ years of experience, David talks about the profound difference between merely working and living with intention and offers practical strategies for aligning your values with your daily actions.David also provides a sneak peek into his exclusive workshop for freelance interpreters that will be held during DLMII’s Business Retreat. He’ll cover essential strategies on how to grow and sustain a successful business, from building client relationships to maintaining work-life balance. Whether you're a new interpreter or an established freelancer, this episode is packed with insights to help you find purpose and thrive in your career.Join us in Florida on December 7th to hear David's keynote live and participate in his workshop at our Annual Business Retreat: https://de-la-mora-training.thinkific.com/courses/annual-business-retreat-2024 
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  • Redefining Ethics in Judiciary Interpreting with Janis Palma [EP 80]
    In this episode, veteran judiciary interpreter Janis Palma and our host Maria Ceballos-Wallis, delve into the evolving ethics of judiciary interpreting. They explore the foundational impact of the Court Interpreters Act of 1978, the influence of early conference interpreting standards, and the challenges interpreters face in maintaining ethical practices while ensuring fair due process. They also touch on how technology and collaboration are reshaping the field and the necessity of bridging linguistic and cultural gaps to enhance communication for limited English proficient individuals.About this week's guest:Janis Palma has been a federally-certified judiciary interpreter since 1981. She is also certified by NAJIT (the National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators) as an English-Spanish interpreter and translator, and by the State of Texas as a Master Licensed Court Interpreter.She holds a Ph.D. in Language Studies, a Master’s in Legal Studies, and a Master’s in Puerto Rican and Caribbean History and Literature. She is now enrolled in the Rhetorics, Communication, and Information Design Ph.D. program at Clemson University.She has been teaching judiciary interpreting through professional associations, private organizations, higher education institutions, and government agencies since 1986. As an independent researcher her interest is focused right now on the intersections between judiciary interpreting theory and practice, law and legal language, but is also starting to explore the rhetoric of justice for language minorities in the U.S.Her most recent published work includes “Literary metaphors in legal English and their conveyance to Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals in the context of U.S. courts.” (Oct. 2024) International Journal for the Semiotics of Law.; “When interpreting does not remove the language barrier: interpreter ethics at odds with due process rights in U.S. courts.” Texas Hispanic Journal of Law & Policy, U. of Texas at Austin Law School, Vol. 29, Spring 2023. (pp. 25-45).; The Legal Duty of Care: What is it and how does it impact the role of the judiciary interpreter? (Available at The ATA Chronicle. Vol 52)
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