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Attracting Your Ideal Client: How to Devise Your Strategy through Your Personal Brand
Learn to build a personal brand that highlights your human edge, helps you become a client magnet, and leads you to stand out in the AI era! Today, one critical challenge most professionals are facing is converting and keeping high-value clients. What is a personal brand? What are its main features? Why is it relevant…
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Carga semántica y aspecto verbal en la traducción
Join the SPD for an engaging webinar by Nuria Gómez Belart dedicated to one of the most demanding areas of translation practice: rendering verb tenses and aspects effectively, especially into Spanish. Designed for both certification candidates and experienced translators seeking to sharpen their linguistic skills, this webinar will examine how verbal forms shape meaning and…
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Diversifying Roles for Language Professionals, Part 1: Creating a Professional Podcast and Audio Content
Struggling to stand out in a crowded digital space? A well-crafted podcast can help you cut through the noise and position yourself as a trusted voice in the field. This webinar shows how linguists can use podcasting as a tool for content creation and personal branding. It covers the growth of audio storytelling and why…
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Membership Development Committee Meeting
The Membership Development Committee develops and supports initiatives aimed at membership growth and retention. Learn more about the Membership Development Committee. This is a closed meeting for committee members only. Get involved, get connected, and give back! Volunteers are the driving force behind ATA. Your service is invaluable to the success of ATA committees. To…
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ATA-FIT Standards Symposium – Beyond Compliance: Shaping Trust, Quality, and AI Governance in T&I
Explore the current developments, challenges, and opportunities related to the standards shaping the future of the translation and interpreting professions. Join us for the third international symposium, organized by ATA’s Standards Committee in collaboration with the International Standards Standing Committee of the International Federation of Translators (FIT). This webinar features opening remarks by ATA President…
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The Changing Terminology of French Law
Learn the latest French legal terminology changes from recent Civil and Criminal Code reforms, including November 2025 updates. In the past 20 years, French legal terminology evolved: the core part of the French Civil Code (on the law of obligations) has been completely rewritten, the French Code of Civil Procedure has undergone significant changes, and…
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Decision-Making in Corporate Law Translation, Part 1
Join us as we tackle common challenges that legal translators face when working across different legal systems. How do you translate an LLC when there is no exact equivalent in your legal system? Is a partnership truly the same as a sociedad colectiva? And what distinguishes a right of first refusal from a preemptive right? Strengthen…
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Decision-Making in Corporate Law Translation, Part 2
Go beyond entity names and corporate documents to tackle some of the most challenging concepts in corporate law translation, including shareholder rights, stock options, RSUs, phantom shares, and other equity-based compensation mechanisms. How do you translate a right of first refusal when the concept functions differently across legal systems? What distinguishes a tag-along right from…
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Membership Development Committee Meeting
The Membership Development Committee develops and supports initiatives aimed at membership growth and retention. Learn more about the Membership Development Committee. This is a closed meeting for committee members only. Get involved, get connected, and give back! Volunteers are the driving force behind ATA. Your service is invaluable to the success of ATA committees. To…
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Entering the Official Document Translation Market, Part 1: Defining the Market and Niche
Struggling to find a niche that offers steady, long-term income amidst the AI chaos? Learn how to thrive in the official document niche. This webinar shows how translators at any stage, including beginners, can enter and succeed in the official document translation market. Part 1 provides a clear overview of the market, including who the…
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CLD Café: Bringing Your I to AI – The Rapidly Changing Technology Landscape in Language Services
Artificial intelligence is playing an ever-increasing role in the language services industry. Everyone—from individual translators and interpreters to the CEOs of the largest language services companies—is struggling to adapt to a future increasingly driven by AI and by customers’ expectations for radical new solutions. It is crucial to be aware of the current state of…
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Diversifying Roles for Language Professionals, Part 2: The Linguist as an Expert and Strategic Advisor
Trapped doing basic translation work while the market moves toward higher-value roles? See how to reposition your expertise for consulting, strategy, and specialized in-house opportunities. You will learn how to move beyond basic execution into expert and advisory roles. The webinar highlights growing demand for customized, high level language solutions and offers practical paths into…
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Deep Dive Networking: Conference Participation, Professional Growth
Bring your snorkels and join the Business Practices Education Committee for a deep dive into one business topic! As Conference Marathon Season approaches, let’s think about how to get the most out of attending a conference. What type of sessions do we pick? How do we find the people we want to meet? How do…
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Board of Directors Meeting
The ATA Board of Directors meets four times a year to establish policy, develop goals and objectives, and oversee ATA's finances. Get to know ATA’s Board of Directors. This meeting will be held online and is closed. Minutes will be made available to members once they are approved. Learn how a Board meeting works Listen to…
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School Outreach Contest Deadline
Share your passion with the next generation and you could win a free registration to the ATA Annual Conference. ATA's School Outreach Program encourages professional translators and interpreters to visit classrooms—in person or virtually, anywhere in the world, to any age group—and share their passion for language with students. We make it easy by offering…
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Membership Development Committee Meeting
The Membership Development Committee develops and supports initiatives aimed at membership growth and retention. Learn more about the Membership Development Committee. This is a closed meeting for committee members only. Get involved, get connected, and give back! Volunteers are the driving force behind ATA. Your service is invaluable to the success of ATA committees. To…
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Translation Techniques: From Brief Theory to Intensive Practice (English<>Spanish)
Translators are accountable for their translations. This workshop will provide tools to choose the right techniques for the best human and AI-generated translations. In this workshop, the process goes from very brief theoretical content to intensive practice. As professional translators, we make innumerable decisions in our daily work, and must account for them! Clients will…
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The Negotiation Playbook for T&Is in 2026
This webinar gives you a proven, down-to-earth negotiation toolkit to help you earn more with less stress. In today’s AI‑saturated world, negotiation remains one of the most powerful ways to build trust and land the work of your dreams. Beyond increasing your income, effective negotiation strengthens business relationships and lowers stress, leading to better outcomes…
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Customizing Claude for Translation Projects
Learn how to customize Claude using Projects, Skills, and Agents to ensure terminology accuracy and streamline quality assurance through automation. As a translator, you may have spent more time than you’d like testing AI tools—switching platforms, comparing outputs, and wondering which one can truly meet your needs. The endless search for the “right” solution can…
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CLD Café: Journey to Charm the West – How China is Evolving Its Legal Translation Capabilities
Live from Shanghai, Adrian Dunbar shares the inside story of his appointment at the Shanghai International Studies University Graduate Institute of Interpreting and Translation. A decade ago, Washington launched the China Initiative, a mistranslation-fueled legal witch hunt against innocent civilians and “law-breaking” companies such as Huawei. Today, China has risen above the United States in…
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Business Book Club
Calling all bookworms! ATA invites you to join our Business Book Club! We'll discuss Ryan Holiday’s The Obstacle Is the Way. Join our guest host to take a step back and get a big-picture perspective on your language business. Registration is free and open to all ATA members. Due to the interactive nature of this…
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NOTIS 2026 Annual Conference
Serving translators and interpreters at the regional level, ATA chapters provide educational sessions and workshops, publicize the availability of local translators and interpreters, and increase the local community’s awareness of language services. As a service to members, ATA provides information about chapter events.
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Membership Development Committee Meeting
The Membership Development Committee develops and supports initiatives aimed at membership growth and retention. Learn more about the Membership Development Committee. This is a closed meeting for committee members only. Get involved, get connected, and give back! Volunteers are the driving force behind ATA. Your service is invaluable to the success of ATA committees. To…
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Meet the Candidates for ATA’s 2026 Election
Shape the future of your association and your profession by taking part in this year's election! ATA will hold its regularly scheduled elections in conjunction with ATA’s 67th Annual Conference in October to fill the following positions: Treasurer (one position for a one-year term), Director (three positions, each for a three-year term). All voting takes…
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ATA Member Benefits Meet-Up
Get a refresher on all the benefits of your ATA membership! ATA is continuously working to add more benefits for our members. In fact, there are so many, even longtime members might not be aware of everything ATA has to offer! Find out what you’ve been missing! During this FREE, fun, and informative session, learn…
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Content Marketing for Language Companies and Advanced Freelancers
Learn how to use blog posts, email, newsletters, LinkedIn posts, podcasts, and videos to build trust, showcase your expertise, and attract clients to your business. In today’s economic climate, effective marketing requires both push strategies (direct outreach) and pull strategies (inbound marketing). In this webinar, you’ll learn the fundamentals of content marketing for translation and…
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Entering the Official Document Translation Market, Part 2: Pricing, Workflow, and Client Communication
Landing projects is only half the battle. Learn how to streamline your workflow, set clear expectations with clients, and turn occasional jobs into consistent, sustainable income. In Part 2 of this webinar, you will learn how to confidently analyze and quote official document translation projects, build effective templates, market your services effectively to both individual…
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ATA TEKTalks: EZDocuAI Versus Your Ugliest PDF—OCR, Layout, and Translation
Have a difficult PDF? See how EZDocuAI tackles challenging PDFs with OCR, layout reconstruction, and translation. Some documents never make it into your CAT tool: a crooked scan, a handwritten certificate, a form packed with tables, seals, and signature blocks. The translation itself is the easy part. Rebuilding the document is what eats your afternoon.…
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Membership Development Committee Meeting
The Membership Development Committee develops and supports initiatives aimed at membership growth and retention. Learn more about the Membership Development Committee. This is a closed meeting for committee members only. Get involved, get connected, and give back! Volunteers are the driving force behind ATA. Your service is invaluable to the success of ATA committees. To…
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ATA 67th Annual Conference
Hyatt Regency San Francisco 5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA, United StatesSee what's next. See what's possible. See what's in store at ATA67. ATA 67th Annual Conference October 28-31, 2026 | San Francisco, California Learn More
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Certification Exam: In-Person
Hyatt Regency San Francisco 5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA, United StatesATA Membership Required You must be an ATA member to register for the ATA Certification exam. ATA membership is not refundable. Join ATA Note: Exams sell out quickly and there is no guarantee space will be available by the time your membership is processed. Registration Deadline: The deadline to register for this exam is…
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Board of Directors Meeting
The ATA Board of Directors meets four times a year to establish policy, develop goals and objectives, and oversee ATA's finances. Get to know ATA’s Board of Directors. Want to attend this Board meeting? This Board of Directors Meeting will be held on October 31-November 1 in San Francisco, California. All ATA members are invited to…
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The Iceberg Advantage: Uncovering Your High-Value Translation Niche
Stop competing in a crowded market and start commanding expert rates by turning your unique background and expertise into a high-demand, AI-resistant translation niche. As AI reshapes the translation market, language professionals must focus on areas where human expertise, judgment, and specialized knowledge remain essential. This webinar will help you identify and build a profitable…
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Deep Dive Networking: Setting New Goals for the New Year
Bring your snorkels and join the Business Practices Education Committee for a deep dive into one business topic! As we go through the calendar reset at the end of the year, we often reevaluate priorities, commitments and goals. This is not just a New Year’s Resolution to toss aside on January 2, but the concept…
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Diversifying Roles for Language Professionals, Part 3: Coaching, Teaching, and the Mindset to Pivot
Feeling stuck in the same role and unsure how to pivot? This webinar focuses on mindset, coaching, and actionable steps to a career transition. This webinar focuses on educator roles, coaching, and the psychology behind career transitions. Moving beyond traditional linguistic work requires more than new skills. It calls for a shift in mindset and…
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Membership Development Committee Meeting
The Membership Development Committee develops and supports initiatives aimed at membership growth and retention. Learn more about the Membership Development Committee. This is a closed meeting for committee members only. Get involved, get connected, and give back! Volunteers are the driving force behind ATA. Your service is invaluable to the success of ATA committees. To…
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Entering the Official Document Translation Market, Part 3: Producing Official Document Translations
Producing clean, accurate official translations can be time-consuming and technically challenging. Learn how to work more efficiently while maintaining precision and professional quality. The final part of this webinar focuses on the practical side of producing official document translations. You will learn how to create clean, accurate documents and develop efficient workflows you can reuse.…
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ATA LinkedIn Live Member Benefits Meet-Up
Get a refresher on all the benefits of your ATA membership! ATA is continuously working to add more benefits for our members. In fact, there are so many, even longtime members might not be aware of everything ATA has to offer! Find out what you’ve been missing! During this FREE, fun, and informative LinkedIn Live…
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Personal Financial Planning for Translators and Interpreters, Part 1
Learn how to build a strong financial plan for greater financial security. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to organize your finances, identify areas that may need attention, and establish priorities for your financial goals. You’ll also explore practical strategies for saving and strengthening your financial foundation. By attending this workshop, you will learn how…
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Business Book Club
Calling all bookworms! ATA invites you to join our Business Book Club! This month's pick is The Content Fuel Framework by Melanie Deziel. We'll talk about how to generate ideas for content creation and how to use this framework for your own marketing or for your clients. Registration is free and open to all ATA…
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Personal Financial Planning for Translators and Interpreters, Part 2
Learn how to strengthen your financial future by making strategic decisions about taxes, savings, and protecting the income you depend on. In this workshop, you’ll explore how different savings options can affect your taxes and why diversifying your tax strategies is an important part of an overall financial plan. You’ll also learn strategies for protecting…
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Membership Development Committee Meeting
The Membership Development Committee develops and supports initiatives aimed at membership growth and retention. Learn more about the Membership Development Committee. This is a closed meeting for committee members only. Get involved, get connected, and give back! Volunteers are the driving force behind ATA. Your service is invaluable to the success of ATA committees. To…
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Mastermind Program: Open for Applications
Don't go it alone! Translators and interpreters often go into business understanding that finding and retaining clients will be hard work. What many fail to see, however, is the difficulty in running a business alone and not always knowing what to do next. This is where ATA can help! ATA's Mastermind Program uses a peer-based…
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Ungar German Translation Award: Open for Submissions
The ATA Ungar German Translation Award is bestowed biennially in odd-numbered years for a distinguished literary translation from German into English.
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Mentoring Program: Open for Applications
Get the Support You Need! ATA’s Mentoring Program offers matching services to members at different stages in their career. Mentees and mentors benefit from this mutually rewarding program. Mentee applications are accepted from January 1 through March 31, while Mentor applications are accepted all year. The program runs from May 1 through October 31 each…
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Maximize Your LinkedIn Profile in the Age of AI
AI-powered search on LinkedIn is changing how clients find talent. Being skilled at what you do isn’t always enough—you need a profile that makes you easy to find and compelling to hire. Many highly skilled linguists have extensive experience, yet their profiles make it difficult for the right clients to discover them or understand their…
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Inside Media Interpreting: An Interpreter’s Perspective
Ever wondered what it takes to interpret for the media? Learn practical insights into navigating the unique challenges of media interpreting and working with a variety of outlets. Interpreting for the media is fast-paced, unpredictable, and unlike many other interpreting settings. Drawing on her experience with different media organizations, Carola will provide a behind-the-scenes look…
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Swirl, Sip, Describe: Unlocking the Language of Wine Appreciation
Step into the world of wine tasting and learn to recognize, understand, and describe what’s in your glass with precision and nuance. Wine is a complex and highly specialized field, with its own structures, sensory frameworks, and descriptive conventions. For language professionals, this can pose a significant challenge when working with wine-related content without a…
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Mastermind Program: Application Deadline
Don't go it alone! Translators and interpreters often go into business understanding that finding and retaining clients will be hard work. What many fail to see, however, is the difficulty in running a business alone and not always knowing what to do next. This is where ATA can help! ATA's Mastermind Program uses a peer-based…
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Call for Nominations Deadline
The elected Board of Directors is responsible for guiding the development of ATA. By submitting a nomination, ATA members help shape the future of their association and their profession. Find out which positions are open, who is eligible to be nominated, and how to submit your nominations.
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Ungar German Translation Award: Submission Deadline
The ATA Ungar German Translation Award is bestowed biennially in odd-numbered years for a distinguished literary translation from German into English.
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Call for Nominations Deadline
The elected Board of Directors is responsible for guiding the development of ATA. By submitting a nomination, ATA members help shape the future of their association and their profession. Find out which positions are open, who is eligible to be nominated, and how to submit your nominations.
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Mentoring Program: Application Deadline
Get the Support You Need! ATA’s Mentoring Program offers matching services to members at different stages in their career. Mentees and mentors benefit from this mutually rewarding program. Mentee applications are accepted from January 1 through March 31, while Mentor applications are accepted all year. The program runs from May 1 through October 31 each…
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