Stephen J. Berman

Stephen J. Berman is a member of Lerman Senter PLLC in Washington, D.C., where he advises clients in the communications and media industries. His practice focuses on business law, transactional and regulatory matters involving television and radio broadcasters. He represents clients in station acquisitions and sales, financing transactions, licensing matters, and regulatory proceedings before the Federal Communications Commission. His work helps media businesses address federal requirements while completing transactions and managing ongoing regulatory responsibilities.

Stephen earned his B.A., magna cum laude, from Brown University. He later received an M.A. from the Annenberg School for Communication and a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. His education in communication and law provided a strong foundation for advising clients in the communications and media industries on regulatory, transactional, licensing, and business matters.

Stephen advises broadcasters on mergers and acquisitions, financing arrangements, corporate reorganizations, and other transactions requiring FCC approval or compliance. He counsels clients on broadcast ownership rules, licensing requirements, regulatory filings, and operational matters. His experience includes representing companies before the FCC and addressing legal issues affecting television and radio stations. He works with clients to structure transactions while considering the regulatory requirements that apply to ownership changes and other significant business activities.

Stephen J. Berman has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America for Communications Law and by Super Lawyers for his communications practice. His professional experience combines transactional counseling with detailed knowledge of FCC regulation and the broadcast industry. He helps clients navigate the relationship between commercial objectives and federal communications requirements, guiding transactions, licensing, regulatory proceedings, and compliance matters affecting broadcasters and other media businesses.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Lerman Senter PLLC
• Member, Federal Communications Bar Association

Licensed State

• Maryland
• District of Columbia

Education

• University of Pennsylvania Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Annenberg School for Communication
  Master of Arts (MA)
• Brown University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)