Who Am I?
I am a partner at a boutique law firm, specializing in helping technology companies protect their intellectual property in the United States and Argentina. I am also on the faculty of the Torcuato Di Tella Law School.
Connecting Two Regions
The focus of my career since I was 21 has been connecting Latin America and the United States, two cultures that I understand on a deep level. On the Latin American side, I grew up in Buenos Aires, was the valedictorian of the Di Tella Law School, I am a partner at a law firm in Buenos Aires and have resolved complex international cases. On the American side, I received my Masters in Law from Stanford and lived in Silicon Valley, I was a research fellow at Columbia, I’ve been working with American companies for a decade, and, perhaps most importantly, my husband and four children are American.
My Strengths
IP Strategy
Protecting your intellectual property starts long before filing any forms; a good strategy is the key, and a bad strategy can lead directly to failure.
IP Paperwork
Doing all the necessary paperwork requires an obsession with detail, dotting every ‘i’ and crossing every ‘t’.
Being Solution-Oriented
Thinking like a businessperson is critical. Solutions are not about minimizing all potential risk; but instead about solving problems in a practical way to help clients achieve their business goals.
Following Through
Being organized and responsive isn’t enough; you need to also follow through with the agencies, with the clients, with the other parties. My philosophy is to following-through until the matter is solved, and to be proactive to prevent new issues.
Responding Very Quickly
Responsiveness and constant communication that is not easy to find in Latin America.
Operating Bilingually
Speaking both English and Spanish at a native level, I’m profoundly comfortable working in an international context.
Research
Memberships
International Trademark Association (INTA) – Emerging Issues Committee
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) – CCNSO Council
The State Bar of California
Colegio Público de Abogados de la Capital Federal Buenos Aires
Stanford Alumni
American Bar Association
Blog
Lerman & Szlak at the 40th Annual AAAPI Industrial Property Conference
Our partner Celia Lerman and our Senior IP Manager, María Laura Etcheverry, attended the 40th Annual Industrial Property Conference, organized by the Argentine Association of Industrial Property Agents (AAAPI), held on August 19 and 20.
Celia Lerman Recognized Among Argentina’s Leading Intellectual Property Lawyers by Chambers Latin America 2027
We are pleased to share that our partner, Celia Lerman, was recognized in the Chambers Latin America 2027 ranking, which highlights leading professionals across the region in a range of practice areas.
IP STARS 2026: Lerman & Szlak Recognized for Trademarks and Patents, with Individual Distinctions for Celia Lerman and María Laura Etcheverry
We are pleased to share that Lerman & Szlak has been recognized in the 2026 edition of the IP STARS rankings by Managing IP, with distinctions for both our intellectual property practice and members of our team.
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Contact
If you’re interested in my work, then please contact me!
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