Attorney Berman was born and raised in the surrounding areas of Boston, Massachusetts. Prior to devoting her career to the legal profession, Attorney Berman worked for Public Strategies, Inc. as a media and political consultant to SNET/SBC Communications. She also worked as a legislative advocate in Hartford, Connecticut; work which sparked her interest and dedication to the law.

In 1998, she served as the Assistant Finance Director for former Massachusetts State Representative Marjorie Clapprood's Congressional campaign in Boston, Massachusetts. In 2001, Attorney Berman was elected as a delegate for the Massachusetts Democratic Political Convention. 

Attorney Berman attended Suffolk University Law School in Boston, Massachusetts in which she was an active participant in the Suffolk Public Interest Law Group, the National Women Law Students' Association, and the Disability Advocacy Clinic.

She attended undergraduate college at the University of Connecticut and majored in governmental communications and minored in political science. While attending the University of Connecticut, Attorney Berman was active in the Connecticut Public Interest Research Group where she was elected as legislative liaison for the state of Connecticut.

Attorney Berman authored the book The Ultimate Guide to Solo and Small Firm Success, LawFirst Publishing 2009. She also contributed articles to various industry publications such as The Connecticut Lawyer, The Sidebar published by the New Lawyers Division of the American Association for Justice, and the Women Trial Lawyers Caucus Newsletter of the American Association for Justice. Attorney Berman presents continuing legal education seminars on the topic of opening and managing solo and small law firms.

She is currently a member of the Greater Bridgeport Bar Association, New Haven County Bar Association and the Connecticut Bar Association (Family Law Section). She is also a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Since 2004, Attorney Berman has provided pro bono services to clients through the Connecticut Pro Bono Network. She recently has been included in the 2007 (26th) Edition of Who's Who of American Women.

She is admitted to practice law in Connecticut and the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut.