About the IAPP

Veronica Canton, Esq., CIPP/US/E, CIPM, FIP, is an accomplished cybersecurity attorney and expert in data privacy and AI. 

As a cybersecurity attorney at Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP (WEMED), Veronica handles a wide array of complex matters, including cyber incident response, regulatory investigations, and compliance counseling. She is passionate about helping individuals and organizations navigate some of the most challenging cybersecurity and data privacy issues, ensuring they are equipped to manage risks and comply with ever-evolving regulations. 

She serves as the Chief Vision Officer at Optimized Leverage, an education company she started as a labor of love where she is dedicated to helping professionals enter the rapidly evolving fields of cybersecurity, data privacy, and artificial intelligence. 

Veronica is also the creator of The Canton Cyber, Privacy, and AI Reports on Linkedin. The Reports are a resource providing valuable insights on emerging trends and challenges in these critical sectors. 

Veronica’s extensive experience and expertise enable her to offer practical guidance to clients while staying at the forefront of industry developments. With IAPP certifications in privacy and information management, she is a trusted advisor in the rapidly changing intersection of law, technology, and business.