2026 Nebraska Judicial Branch Interpreter Certification Pathway Update
The Nebraska Judicial Branch’s Language Access Program has announced new dates for the 2026 Interpreter Certification Pathway. Please review HERE for dates/times, cost, and registration forms. If you still have questions after reviewing the webpage, you should plan on attending one of the upcoming informational sessions where you will hear about the Interpreter Certification Pathway and have a chance to ask questions: March 4th at 12pm Join Zoom Meeting March 18th at 12pm Join Zoom Meeting April 1st at 12pm Join Zoom Meeting April 15th at 12pm Join Zoom Meeting May 13th at 12pm Join Zoom Meeting May 20th at 12pm Join Zoom Meeting June 3rd at 12pm Join Zoom Meeting June 17th at 12pm Join Zoom Meeting July 1st at
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities – 2026 MICATA Annual Conference
NATI is pleased to share the 2026 MICATA Annual Conference, “Learn. Connect. Grow.” hosted by Mid-America Chapter of the American Translators Association. Time: March 27–28, 2026 Location: Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, KS Highlights include: A keynote by Ben Karl of the American Translators Association on Building Resilience for a Changing World Workshops by Carola Lehmacher Sessions on legal, medical, and community interpreting, AI, ethics, business, and more CEU opportunities from ATA, Nebraska courts, and CCHI Early bird rates end on March 10, 2026. Online registration is open until March 24, 2026. Program details
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Exciting In-person and Online professional development opportunities are now available for NATI members and other language professionals: Boards, Bites & Lingual Vibes : Earn CEU and Make Charcuterie This will be an in-person event held in Omaha, NE and hosted by NATI. Date: Saturday March 28th Time: 1pm-4pm -- 1-2pm is one hour session for CEU Event Details & Registration AI Webinar Series Explore the practical and responsible use of AI in legal and court settings. Presented by the Thomson Reuters Institute and the National Center for State Courts AI Policy Consortium for Law and Courts.Series details | Register
2026 Nebraska Judicial Branch Interpreter Certification Pathway Now Open
The Nebraska Judicial Branch’s Language Access Program has announced dates for the 2026 Interpreter Certification Pathway. Please visit Interpreter Certification Pathway for more information and to register for Orientation, the written exam, Skill Building, and the oral exam. Have questions? Plan on attending an upcoming 30-minute Zoom informational session by clicking on Join Zoom Meeting on the day of your choosing and get your questions answered. 📅January 21st at 12pm Join Zoom Meeting 📅January 28th at 12pm Join Zoom Meeting 📅February 4th at 12pm Join Zoom Meeting 📅February 11th at 12pm Join Zoom Meeting 📅March 4th at 12pm Join Zoom Meeting 📅March 18th at 12pm Join Zoom Meeting
Thank you for joining us at the 2025 conference
Thanks for being part of the conference! Share your favorite snapshots and moments with us here. And Mark Your Calendars for our 2026 Conference -- Human Voice, Digital World: Where Human Expertise Meets Artificial Intelligence Dates: September 25th & 26th, 2026 Location: University of Nebraska - Kearney A special thank-you to our sponsors for their continued support. T360nBeyond provides industry-recognized training and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through both live sessions and on-demand courses. A language consultant company committed to the success of businesses through the creation of a powerful multilingual communication strategy. They provide consulting, interpretation, translation, training, and
Conference Schedule, Speaker Bio, and Session Details
We look forward to welcoming you to the NATI Conference this Friday and Saturday at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. 📍 Location: Milo Bail Student Center at University of Nebraska at Omaha 📅 Dates: Friday & Saturday, September 5-6, 2025 View The Session Schedule View The Speaker Bios View The Session Descriptions with Legal CEUs Lodging: Book a hotel with the NATI group by August 18th at the Courtyard by Marriott Omaha Downtown/Old Market Area – click Here to book. Their address is 101 S. 10th St, Omaha, NE 68102.
2025: A sincere THANK YOU to this year’s sponsors!
NATI is a non-profit organization and the members on the Board of Directors are volunteers, working year-round to meet the language needs of agencies, Limited English Proficient individuals, translators, and interpreters in Nebraska. It is due to your sponsorship and support that NATI is able to offer the Annual Conference, provide scholarship and student discounted and free attendance, top-notch presenters, and advocate for the needs and rights of those providing and receiving language access and services in Nebraska. If you or your organization would like to be a conference sponsor or contribute to NATI's ongoing efforts, you can click
2025 Conference Location, UNO Parking Garage and Registration
📍 Location: Milo Bail Student Center at the University of Nebraska at Omaha - *Parking is free at East Parking Garage (see map, number 11) 📅 Dates: Friday & Saturday, September 5-6, 2025 Connect with fellow language professionals, expand your skills, and celebrate excellence in interpretation and translation. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, network, and grow! Registration tips: If you are a NATI Member, please log in at the top of the page or click here to enjoy Member pricing. (Non-members pay $405 for both days and $305 for a single day of late registration,
NATI 2025 Conference Highlight: Presenter Professor Koene
🎉 Featured Presenter at NATI 2025📍 Omaha, NE | 🗓️ September 5–6 Join us at the NATI 2025 Annual Conference to hear from Professor Koene, a medical and court interpreter and educator. Professor Piet Koene is a certified medical interpreter and a state and federally certified court interpreter. He holds M.A. degrees in Translation & Interpretation and History. Since 2000, he has taught Spanish, Translation, and Interpreting at Northwestern College, where he directs the online legal and medical interpreting certificate programs, while also working as a freelance interpreter and translator and teaching in York University’s Masters of Conference Interpreting
Register & View the Updated Schedule, Speaker Bio, and Session Details
We are thrilled to announce that the 26th Annual Conference of the Nebraska Association for Translators & Interpreters (NATI) will be held at the University of Nebraska at Omaha! 📍 Location: Milo Bail Student Center at University of Nebraska at Omaha 📅 Dates: Friday & Saturday, September 5-6, 2025 Connect with fellow language professionals, expand your skills, and celebrate excellence in interpretation and translation. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, network, and grow! Registration tips: If you are a NATI Member, please log in at the top of the page or click here to enjoy Member pricing. If you
NATI 2025 Conference Highlight: Presenter Dr. Cates
🎉 Featured Presenter at NATI 2025📍 Omaha, NE | 🗓️ September 5–6 Join us at the NATI 2025 Annual Conference to hear from Dr. Deb Cates, President of the National Association of Interpreters in Education. Dr. Cates (Deb) serves as the Language Resources Coordinator at the Iowa School for the Deaf, overseeing the SLPI program and interpreter professional development throughout Iowa. She is President of the National Association of Interpreters in Education, Iowa’s TASK-12 representative, and a licensed interpreter in both Iowa and Nebraska. Her research examines interpreter skills in educational settings, their impact on student learning, and the
Register Now for NATI 2025 Conference: Bridging Languages with Excellence
We are thrilled to announce that the 26th Annual Conference of the Nebraska Association for Translators & Interpreters (NATI) will be held at the University of Nebraska at Omaha! 📍 Location: Milo Bail Student Center at University of Nebraska at Omaha 📅 Dates: Friday & Saturday, September 5-6, 2025 Connect with fellow language professionals, expand your skills, and celebrate excellence in interpretation and translation. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, network, and grow! Registration tips: If you are a NATI Member, please log in at the top of the page or click here to enjoy Member pricing. If you
NATI 2025 Conference Highlight: Presenter Laura García-Hein
🎉 Featured Presenter at NATI 2025📍 Omaha, NE | 🗓️ September 5–6 Join us at the NATI 2025 Annual Conference to hear from Laura García-Hein, staff interpreter for the U.S. District Court in Nebraska and former NAJIT director. Laura holds a JD from the University of Costa Rica and an LL.M. from the London School of Economics. With more than 25 years of experience in legal interpreting, training, and conflict resolution, she brings unmatched expertise to the field. As the nation’s top provider of remote interpreting services through the U.S. Courts Telephone Interpreting Program, Laura is widely recognized as
NATI 2025 Conference Highlight: Master of Interpretation Takes Center Stage!
🎉 Keynote Speaker & Master Presenter at NATI 2025📍 Omaha, NE | 🗓️ September 5–6 Get Ready to Be Inspired! Mr. Agustín Servin de la Mora, President of the DE LA MORA Institute, will ignite the stage as our 2025 keynote speaker and presenter, sharing bold, visionary insights you won’t want to miss! 🎤 Keynote Speech: Staying Ahead in the Shifting Language Access Climate Mr. Agustín Servin de la Mora will lead an engaging session exploring the rapid transformations in language access. Attendees will gain actionable strategies to stay competitive and thrive amidst industry changes, ensuring they remain at the forefront
NATI 2025 Conference Highlight: Presenter Dr. Navarrete
🎉 Featured Presenter at NATI 2025📍 Omaha, NE | 🗓️ September 5–6 We’re honored to welcome back Jeck-Jenard G. Navarrete, J.D., Ph.D.—one of NATI’s founding members—to this year’s conference! Dr. Navarrete is a federally certified court interpreter with over two decades of experience and national recognition in court interpretation and digital transcription. He served for 24 years as the staff interpreter for the Federal Public Defender in Nebraska and has taught Spanish, French, and ESL at various universities. A published author and active leader in NAJIT, he continues to shape the profession through his advisory roles and nationwide training
NATI 2025 Conference Highlight: Presenter Ernest Niño-Murcia
🎉 Featured Presenter at NATI 2025📍 Omaha, NE | 🗓️ September 5–6 NATI is thrilled to welcome back Ernest Niño-Murcia! A certified court interpreter from Des Moines, he’s interpreted for top public figures and presented at major organizations like NAJIT and the DOJ. He’s also a *Jeopardy!* champion known for buzzing in before an attorney to nail the word "codefendant." This year, Ernest will present Interpreter as Expert Witness: Ethical Considerations, a session on when interpreters may give expert opinions and the ethical issues that can arise, including scope of practice and conflicts of interest. Don’t miss it! Registration tips:
Step into the Courtroom and Advance Your Career
Are you a professional translator or interpreter looking to take your skills to the next level? The Nebraska Judicial Branch is seeking qualified language professionals to join its growing team of court interpreters. This is your opportunity to apply your expertise in a high-impact, fast-paced legal environment. Join one of their 30-minute Zoom informational meetings to learn more. Wednesday, July 16th at 12pm Wednesday, July 30th at 12pm Wednesday, August 13th at 12pm Wednesday, September 3rd at 12pm Wednesday, September 17th at 12pm Wednesday, October 1st at 12pm Wednesday, October 15th at 12pm Wednesday, November 5th at 12pm Wednesday, November
NATI 2025 Conference Highlight: Presenter Milly Golia
🎉 Featured Presenter at NATI 2025📍 Omaha, NE | 🗓️ September 5–6 We’re thrilled to introduce Milly Golia as one of this year’s NATI presenters! A Ph.D. candidate and founder of Bureaucom LLC, Milly is also the creator of Take5steps©—a practical training program for aspiring translators and interpreters. As the author of The Professional Interpreter© and a seasoned language professional with experience across the U.S., Europe, and South America, Milly brings global insight to local language access challenges. In her sessions, Milly will unveil a practical five-step framework designed to elevate the quality of language services. She will delve
NATI’s 2025 Annual Conference: Bridging Languages with Excellence
We are thrilled to announce that the 26th Annual Conference of the Nebraska Association for Translators & Interpreters (NATI) will be held at the University of Nebraska at Omaha! 📍 Location: Milo Bail Student Center at University of Nebraska at Omaha 📅 Dates: Friday & Saturday, September 5-6, 2025 Connect with fellow language professionals, expand your skills, and celebrate excellence in interpretation and translation. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, network, and grow! Registration tips: If you are a NATI Member, please log in at the top of the page or click here to enjoy Member pricing. If you
2024: A sincere THANK YOU to this year’s sponsors!
Thank you to everyone who attended and presented at our 25th Annual Conference - The Intelligences that Power T&I! Our 26th Annual Conference will be in the fall at University of Nebraska-Omaha. Stay tuned! NATI is a non-profit organization and the members on the Board of Directors are volunteers, working year-round to meet the language needs of agencies, Limited English Proficient individuals, translators, and interpreters in Nebraska. It is due to your sponsorship and support that NATI is able to offer the Annual Conference, and advocate for the needs and rights of those providing and receiving language
24th Annual Conference: Redefining Our Focus
THANK YOU to everyone who attended, volunteered, and presented at our 24th Annual Conference: Redefining Our Focus Here is the Annual Conference report: Click to view NATI 2023 Conference Report
50th Anniversary of Language Access
Nebraska Chief Justice Michael Heavican announced August 14, 2023, as the day the Judicial Branch has set aside to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Language Access in the Courts across the state.Heavican declared the anniversary during a proclamation signing ceremony in the District Court at the Colfax County Courthouse in Schuyler. The ceremony was a featured event during the Chief Justice’s 2023 Summer Tour the second full week in August.For more information and to read the proclamation you can click on the following link: Language Access Proclamation PDF
2023 Sponsors
A sincere THANK YOU to this year’s sponsors! Interprenet is a global language service provider committed to connecting the world with a distinct blend of human and tech-forward solutions powered by client-centric consultation since 2004. Nebraska Interpretation Services is committed to delivering personalized communication services to community members. As a locally-owned agency, they recognize the importance of cross-cultural communication and work diligently to foster understanding among individuals who speak diverse languages. NATI is a non-profit organization and the members on the Board of Directors are volunteers, working year-round to
Nebraska Supreme Court Interpreter Resources
Currently there are no training, orientation, or testing schedules posted. Click the following link to learn more about the Nebraska Supreme Court Language Access Program and requirements to become a Court Interpreter: https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/language-access-resources-education
Iowa Supreme Court Interpreter Resources
Current testing schedule is:Written ExamThe next Court Interpreter Written Examination is scheduled for November, 2023. The written exam will be held in the 4th floor library of the Judicial Branch Building, 1111 East Court Ave., Des Moines, IA 50319.Interpreter Orientation ProgramThe next orientation program is scheduled for November, 2023. The orientation program will be conducted virtually, via GoToMeeting.Oral Certification ExamThe next Court Interpreter Oral Certification exam is scheduled for November, 2023. Exams will be held at the Iowa Judicial Branch Building, 1111 East Court Ave, Des Moines, Iowa.Click the following link to learn more about Iowa Supreme Court Interpreter Program:
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