NYC Bar Association Calls for Increased C-SPAN Coverage of US Congress

 Based in New York City, Dyan Gershman is the founder of and a partner at Gershman Law, PLLC. In addition to managing operations at the elite corporate law firm, Dyan Gershman is an active member of local professional organizations such as the New York City Bar Association.

The NYC Bar Association is a legal association for the state’s professional law community. Recently, it has advocated for greater freedom of press for Congressional proceedings, specifically in regards to camera access afforded to C-SPAN. The media outlet has frequently requested expanded latitude for coverage of Congressional meetings, such as having complete control of camera placement and coverage.

The NYC Bar Association has expressed full support of the C-SPAN request, in part by drafting a letter through the association’s Communications and Media Law Committee. The letter highlighted the perpetual need for governmental transparency and was sent directly to House leadership. The committee’s messaging underscored public interest in a number of protracted House debates in recent years as proof that American citizens will follow Congressional proceedings if they are provided the opportunity to do so.

In addition to representing law and order throughout the country, the NYC Bar Association cited Congress’s history of convening in the city as a reason for taking a personal vestment in matters of Congressional transparency.