Sanchia Wheeler

Sanchia Wheeler is an accomplished legal professional with extensive experience in compliance, data protection, and regulatory processes within various legal and educational settings. Currently serving as the Head of Compliance and Senior Legal Counsel at Gowling WLG since May 2021, Sanchia specializes in data protection obligations, information security, and enterprise risk management. In addition, Sanchia contributes to the regulatory oversight of the legal profession through involvement with The Law Society of England and Wales, where duties include monitoring ethical standards and regulatory processes. Sanchia has held significant governance roles in educational institutions, including Vice Chair and School Governor at St Benedict's Primary, ensuring high standards of education and safeguarding practices. Previous positions include Risk Lawyer at Pinsent Masons and Legal Adviser at NG Bailey, highlighting a strong background in risk management and data privacy compliance. Sanchia holds multiple legal qualifications, including a Bar Vocational Course from BPP Law School and a degree in Law with Business from Kingston University.