Cedric Burton

Cedric Burton is a distinguished legal professional with extensive expertise in privacy and data protection, currently serving as Global Co-Chair of Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati since October 2012, where responsibilities include managing the Brussels Office. With a career spanning roles such as Partner in various privacy and data protection practices, Cedric offers comprehensive guidance on compliance strategies, data flow complexities, and international data transfer regulations, focusing on European and Belgian laws. Previous positions include Associate at Hunton & Williams and Project Fellow at the Center on Law and Information Policy at Fordham University. Cedric holds an LL.M. in Intellectual Property & Information Technology Law from Fordham University, an LL.M. in IT Law and Management from Université de Namur, and a law degree from the University of Liège.