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Steven A. Lerman

Lerman Senter PLLC
  • Recognized Since:
    2009
  • Recognized in:
    Communications Law
  • Website:
    http://www.lermansenter.com
  • Firm's Phone Number:
    (202) 429.8970
  • Location:
    2001 L Street, NW, Suite 400
    Washington, DC 20036

Steven Lerman is Senior Counsel to Lerman Senter PLLC, a preeminent Washington DC-based communications law firm founded in 1982. Steve served as the firm's Manager from 2000-2017. In the course of his practice, Steve has handled both the corporate and regulatory aspects of myriad television and radio transactions; represented broadcast stations in various areas of FCC regulation and general commercial matters; been involved in many cases involving government intrusion into broadcast content and other First Amendment-related issues; negotiated numerous employment agreements with high level talent and executives in the media industry as well as professional sports rights transactions; and handled various equal employment opportunity related matters, including investigations and dispute resolution.  Steve has also represented business executives and prominent on air talent and has negotiated employment contracts, radio syndication arrangements and other commercial contracts on their behalf. His clients have included several of the largest radio companies in the U.S., two of the national broadcast television networks, two prominent radio syndication companies, the flagship station of PBS and nationally syndicated radio talk show talent. He has moderated and participated on panels at broadcast industry conventions and has conducted seminars on various regulatory topics for broadcast organizations.  In addition, Steve has been a Member of the Boards of Directors of three public companies (Infinity Broadcasting Corporation, Westwood One, Inc.  and Premiere Radio Networks, Inc. )  and one private company (Black Heritage Network, Inc.), as well as two non profit corporations (Active Minds, Inc. and One Can Help). From 2000-2008, he was outside General Counsel of CBS Radio Inc., one of the largest radio companies in the U.S., at the time operating 140 radio stations in 30 markets. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Steven Lerman is Senior Counsel to Lerman Senter PLLC, a preeminent Washington DC-based communications law firm founded in 1982. Steve served as the firm's Manager from 2000-2017. In the course of his practice, Steve has handled both the corporate and regulatory aspects of myriad television and radio transactions; represented broadcast stations in various areas of FCC regulation and general commercial matters; been involved in many cases involving government intrusion into broadcast content and other First Amendment-related issues; negotiated numerous employment agreements with high level talent and executives in the media industry as well as professional sports rights transactions; and handled various equal employment opportunity related matters, including investigations and dispute resolution.  Steve has also represented business executives and prominent on air talent and has negotiated employment contracts, radio syndication arrangements and other commercial contracts on their behalf. His clients have included several of the largest radio companies in the U.S., two of the national broadcast television networks, two prominent radio syndication companies, the flagship station of PBS and nationally syndicated radio talk show talent. He has moderated and participated on panels at broadcast industry conventions and has conducted seminars on various regulatory topics for broadcast organizations.  In addition, Steve has been a Member of the Boards of Directors of three public companies (Infinity Broadcasting Corporation, Westwood One, Inc.  and Premiere Radio Networks, Inc. )  and one private company (Black Heritage Network, Inc.), as well as two non profit corporations (Active Minds, Inc. and One Can Help). From 2000-2008, he was outside General Counsel of CBS Radio Inc., one of the largest radio companies in the U.S., at the time operating 140 radio stations in 30 markets. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Bar Admissions:

  • United States, Federal Communications Bar Association
  • United States, District of Columbia Bar Association

Affiliations:

  • Active Minds, Inc. - Chairman, Board of Directors
  • Black Heritage Network, Inc. - Member, Board of Directors
  • CBS Radio, Inc. - Outside General Counsel, 2000-2008
  • Dean's Board of Advisors, GW Law School - Member
  • Federal Communication Bar Association - Member
  • Mid Atlantic Regional Advisory Board, University of Pennsylvania - Director and Vice President of Development
  • Newton South High School Alumni Scholarship/ Mentoring Program - Chair, NSHS Gift Commitee
  • One Can Help - Member, Advisory Council
  • Premiere Radio Networks, Inc. - Member Board of Directors
  • University of Pennsylvania DC Scholarship Initiative - Co-chair
  • University of Pennsylvania Undergraduate Committee on Student Financial Aid - Member
  • Westwood One, Inc. - Member, Board of Directors
  • Infinity Broadcasting Corporation - Member , Board of Directors
  • District of Columbia Bar Association - Member

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Communications Law
 

Awards:

  • Super Lawyer, 2007-2017
  • America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Chambers, 2005-2007, 2102-2012
  • Best Lawyers, 2009-2017
  • Joseph Wharton Award, Wharton Club of DC, 2007
  • Strathmore's Who's Who, 2009-2010
  • Distinguished Leadership Award, University of Pennsylvania, 2007
  • Extraordinary Service Award, Minority Media and Telecommunications Council,  2008
  • Personal Profile, GW Law School Alumni Magazine
  • Personal Profile, The Penn Gazette
  • Order of the Coif, GW Law School
  • AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell, 1984-present

Special Focus:

  • Broadcasting
  • Regulatory
  • Telecommunications
 

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Lerman Senter PLLC
http://www.lermansenter.com
 
Headquarters
2001 L Street, NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 429.8970
 
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