Meet Two New Federally Certified Interpreters

BY BARBARA DERTHICK Congrats to our TAPIT member Lynne Purvis and President Elect Matt Benton who recently passed the Spanish Federal Interpreter oral exam!  We commend your hard work.  See the creative tips they give about how to study for interpreter exams and other interesting tidbits about their lives.   LYNNE PURVIS, FCCI  Where are…

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New Certified Court Interpreters

By Barbara Derthick We at TAPIT are happy to announce that several interpreters recently passed the TN Court certification exam in 2025. Featured are a few of them who agreed to be interviewed. We are proud of all of your achievements and expect to hear great things about you in the future!     Waleska…

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Interpreting in Immigration Court

Interpreting in Immigration Court: Voices of Resistance in Difficult Times   Introduction In 2025, interpreting in immigration court is no longer just a technical or linguistic task, it is an act of presence, of humanity, and, in many ways, a form of silent resistance. Under a new federal administration that has implemented harsher immigration policies,…

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