ELM Lawyers
Scope
ELM provides multidisciplinary legal services in various practice areas to both national and international clients.
Focus
Meeting client needs and focusing on providing solutions, we ensure the highest standard of excellence by innovating and simplifying processes.
Experience
We offer a comprehensive range of legal services combined with an in-depth knowledge of the law and the functioning of sovereign bodies.
Academic Qualifications
Elsa Lemos Melancia's academic background focuses on the areas of Commercial/Corporate Law, Labor Law, and Intellectual Property.Licenciatura em Direito
Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa
Elsa Lemos Melancia completed her law degree in 1995.
Postgraduate Studies in the U.S.
University of Texas at Austin- Law School U.S.
Postgraduate in International Commercial Relations and International Commercial Law.
Postgraduate Studies in the U.S.
University of Texas at Austin- Law School U.S.A
Postgraduate in Techniques and Alternatives for Dispute Resolution - ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution)
Master's in Law in the U.S.
University of Texas at Austin- Law School U.S.A
LL.M. Degree - Master's in Intellectual Property Law, E-commerce, and Commercialization of Science and Technology
Professional Experience
Elsa Lemos Melancia has focused her career on Commercial/Corporate Law, Labor Law, and Intellectual Property, working both in Portugal and the United States.Fluent in English and Spanish, she provides legal support to both Portuguese and international companies and individuals.
ELM Lawyers
Founding Partner and Lawyer
2009 – Present
Since 2009, she has been practicing law with an emphasis on Commercial and Business Law, Intellectual Property, and Conflict Mediation.
AG DA CUNHA FERREIRA
Legal Consultant
2012 - 2013
For one year, she worked as a legal consultant in the field of National and International Trademarks.
YDREAMS, SA
Lawyer / Consultant
2006 - 2009
Headed the Legal and Intellectual Property Departments, overseeing the company’s international expansion.
YoungNetwork Group
Consultant / Lawyer
January 2015 – November 2017
From 2015 to 2017, she served as a consultant and lawyer for various companies within the group, at both national and international levels.
Impala Editores
Lawyer / Consultant
2011 - 2012
Between 2011 and 2012, she acted as a lawyer and legal consultant for various companies within the group.
CLARK MODET & CO
Lawyer / Consultant
1999 – 2000
Worked as a lawyer and consultant in the area of National and International Trademarks.
PLMJ- A. M. Pereira, Sáragga Leal, Oliveira Martins, Júdice & Associados
Lawyer
2000 – 2003
Lawyer in the Intellectual Property Department.
Exterprise, SA - EUA
Consultant / Coordinator
1998-1999
Supported the company’s international expansion into Europe.
IC2 INSTITUTE - EUA
Guest Researcher / Consultant
1998 – 2000
Developed legal consulting projects for company internationalization. Served as a guest researcher on Science and Technology Commercialization for International Markets and assisted with the Science and Technology Commercialization Master’s program, taught simultaneously across four countries—Mexico, Australia, the U.S., and Portugal.
E-Bay - EUA
Conflict Mediator
1998-2000
Served as a conflict mediator in e-commerce.