Planet Depos Hires Industry Veteran Sara Giammanco to Lead Court Reporter Engagement

Giammanco brings deep operational expertise and community-first leadership to growing Planet Depos' nationwide court reporting network.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 9:07am

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Planet Depos, the largest independently-owned global provider of court reporting and litigation technology, has announced that Sara Giammanco has joined the company as the Senior Director of Court Reporting. Giammanco, a California Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) with extensive experience as a working court reporter and in production and operations roles, will oversee the growth, engagement, and support of Planet Depos' independent contractor court reporter network.

Why it matters

Giammanco's unique background gives her a rare perspective that will help Planet Depos meet the changing demands of the court reporting industry as the company continues to grow. Her focus on enhancing communication, strengthening engagement, and supporting professional development for independent court reporters is crucial as the industry navigates significant changes.

The details

In her new role, Giammanco will focus on enhancing communication and strengthening engagement across recruitment, training, and ongoing professional development for independent court reporters. She will also work closely with internal teams to support conference and convention involvement, technology adoption, and long-term retention initiatives.

  • Giammanco joined Planet Depos in January 2026.

The players

Sara Giammanco

A California Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) with a lifelong connection to the court reporting industry, Giammanco has held a variety of operational and senior leadership roles throughout her career.

Planet Depos

The largest independently-owned global provider of court reporting and litigation technology, headquartered in Washington, D.C.

Sandra Wilson

The Vice President of Litigation Technology at Planet Depos, who praised Giammanco's background and strategic leadership.

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What they’re saying

“Sara's background gives her a rare and invaluable perspective. She understands the profession from every angle and her strategic leadership will help ensure Planet Depos is well-positioned to meet the changing demands of the industry as we continue to grow.”

— Sandra Wilson, Vice President of Litigation Technology, Planet Depos (prweb.com)

“What drew me to Planet Depos is the culture. The company has already built something special, and this role gives me the opportunity to build on what's working for reporters today. The court reporting industry is going through significant change, and Planet Depos is positioned to lead by supporting high-quality stenographic reporters with the tools, service, and support they need to thrive. I'm excited to work closely with reporters and help strengthen the profession as the industry continues to change.”

— Sara Giammanco, Senior Director of Court Reporting, Planet Depos (prweb.com)

What’s next

Giammanco will focus on enhancing communication, strengthening engagement, and supporting professional development for Planet Depos' independent court reporter network as the company continues to grow and adapt to industry changes.

The takeaway

Planet Depos' hiring of industry veteran Sara Giammanco to lead its court reporter engagement efforts demonstrates the company's commitment to supporting high-quality stenographic reporters and strengthening the court reporting profession as it navigates significant changes.