Who Am I?
I am a lawyer that helps 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 the 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’ve been an associate 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 and lived in New York, I’ve been working with American companies for a decade — and, perhaps most importantly, my husband and two 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
Celia Lerman Contributed in INTA´s New Report on the Future of IP Law Firms
We are pleased to share that our partner Celia Lerman participated as a co-author of the 2025 edition of the IP Law Firms of the Future Think Tank report, an initiative of the International Trademark Association (INTA) that explores how intellectual property law firms are expected to evolve in response to the technological, economic, and regulatory changes reshaping the profession.
WTR Global Leaders 2026 Recognizes Celia Lerman Among the World’s Leading Trademark Practitioners
We are proud to share that our partner Celia Lerman has been included in the 2026 edition of WTR Global Leaders, a ranking that brings together some of the most distinguished trademark professionals worldwide.
Leaders League 2026: Data Protection Leads the Recognitions Earned by Lerman & Szlak, Which was Ranked in Five Technology and Intellectual Property Categories
Following a four-month research process, Leaders League published its 2026 rankings for Argentina. In this edition, Lerman & Szlak was recognized across several practice areas, with a standout “Excellent” ranking in Data Protection, alongside recognitions in Innovation, Technology and Intellectual Property.
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Contact
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