Veronica Canton, Esq., CIPP/US/E, CIPM, CIPT, FIP

Award Winning AI, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, and GRC Legal Strategist and Leader | Helping Professionals Build Careers in AI, Cyber, and Privacy | Helping Companies Build Trust | Speaker | Writer | Coffee Afficionado

United States

About

Cybersecurity | Data Privacy | AI Governance & Compliance Attorney | Mentor | Speaker | Challenge-Fueled & Solution-Driven Welcome to my profile! I’m a seasoned legal professional focused on cybersecurity, data privacy, cyber breach investigations, AI technologies, and technology transactions. With deep expertise in global privacy laws, risk management, and AI governance, I help clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes with strategic and practical legal solutions. I’m certified as a CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, and hold the FIP designation—credentials that reflect my commitment to privacy leadership and my grasp of evolving global frameworks like the GDPR, U.S. state privacy laws, and emerging AI legislation. My core work includes: 🔒Guiding companies through cyberattacks and breach response from investigation through regulatory reporting. 🔒Defending clients in class action litigation under laws such as BIPA and the CCPA. 🔒Advising on AI risk management, policy development, algorithmic audits, and responsible deployment. 🔒Supporting organizations under investigation by federal and state regulators post-breach. 🔒Structuring privacy-forward technology transactions and vendor agreements. My approach is collaborative—no one does anything alone. I believe in building strong relationships across legal, tech, compliance, and business teams to solve problems that matter. I’m also the author of The Canton Privacy, Tech, and AI Report and founder of Optimized Leverage, where I mentor aspiring professionals in privacy, cyber, and AI law. I’m currently working on several book projects to support education in these fast-evolving fields. 📚 Continuous learning is my fuel. 💡 Innovation is my compass. 🤝 Let’s support each other’s journey. ******* DISCLAIMER: All content shared on this LinkedIn profile is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. The information provided reflects my personal views and opinions and do not necessarily represent the views of my employer or any clients. ****** #PrivacyPros #Techs #AI #DataPrivacy #DataProtection #CareerGrowth #PrivacyTech #LegalTech #AIandLaw #PrivacyLeadership #TechLegalInsights #AIandEthics #CareerAdvancement #PrivacyInnovation #TechLegalMind #DataPrivacyLeadership #PrivacyLaw #DataProtection #LegalTech #PrivacyRights #PrivacyCompliance #DataPrivacy #GDPR #CCPA #CPRA #CPPA #LegalExpert #PrivacyByDesign #PrivacyAwareness #DataSecurity #PrivacyAdvocate #RegulatoryCompliance #DataGovernance #PrivacyConsultant #PrivacyMatters

Experience

  • Partner at Pierson Ferdinand LLP
    Mar 2026 - Present · 5 mos

  • Global Fellow - Artificial Intelligence at AI 2030
    Aug 2025 - Present · 1 yr

  • Women’s Leadership Advisory Board Member at IAPP
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Attorney at Wilson Elser
    2024 - 2026 · 2 yrs

  • Advisory Board Member at Latinas In Cyber
    Jan 2023 - Dec 2025 · 3 yrs