Veronica Canton represents businesses and individuals in all aspects of data privacy with a focus on the defense of claims related to data security breaches and other cyber-based exposures. Veronica provides strategic legal counsel in a broad range of data privacy and cybersecurity matters and brings a wealth of experience handling cybersecurity incidents and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. She prides herself on having a comprehensive understanding of the legal intricacies involved in data privacy and cybersecurity.
Prior to joining Wilson Elser, Veronica was a senior legal counsel at an AI company where she gained valuable experience leading efforts to maintain global data privacy standards, advising on managing personal information and negotiating data protection–related contract clauses in commercial technology and procurement transactions.
Veronica has worked at various firms where she counseled clients on domestic and global data privacy laws, conducted risk analysis in M&A transactions and supported cyber breach investigations. Her recognition by LATAM Women in Cybersecurity and her role as an advisory board member for Latinas in Cyber highlight her commitment to advancing diversity in cybersecurity.