Cécile Gonnet
About Cécile Gonnet
Cécile Gonnet is a Senior Corporate Counsel at OneTrust in London, UK, with a focus on intellectual property and contract law. She has extensive legal experience across various organizations, including Cerner Corporation and Ecole Centrale de Lyon.
Work at OneTrust
Cécile Gonnet has been serving as Senior Corporate Counsel at OneTrust since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for providing legal guidance and support, particularly in areas related to corporate law and compliance. Prior to her current position, she worked as Legal Counsel at OneTrust from 2019 to 2021, where she gained experience in contract negotiation and legal advisory services. Her tenure at OneTrust has been marked by her focus on building strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.
Previous Legal Experience
Before joining OneTrust, Cécile Gonnet worked at Cerner Corporation as a Contract Consultant from 2018 to 2019. Her earlier roles include serving as Legal Counsel at Ecole Centrale de Lyon from 2015 to 2017, where she provided legal support in an academic environment. Additionally, she has extensive experience in intellectual property law through various trainee positions at law firms such as Reed Smith LLP, SCP LAMY et associés, SNR Denton, and CMS Bureau Francis Lefebvre. These roles contributed to her expertise in contract law and intellectual property.
Education and Expertise
Cécile Gonnet holds multiple degrees in law, specializing in business law and intellectual property. She completed her Bachelor's degree in Private Law before obtaining a Master's degree in Business Law from Université Jean Moulin (Lyon III). She furthered her studies at the Center for International Intellectual Property Studies (CEIPI), earning a Fifth year Master's degree in Intellectual Property Law and Business. Additionally, she studied at the Institute of Legal Studies of Lyon and achieved Bar admission (CAPA) after attending Law School (Ecole des avocats Sud-Ouest Pyrénées).
Specialization in Intellectual Property
Cécile Gonnet specializes in intellectual property and contract law, with a focus on international contract negotiation. Her legal background includes significant experience in the intellectual property sector, which she developed through her roles in various law firms and corporate environments. She combines her legal expertise with a strong personal interest in technology, particularly software, which informs her approach to legal challenges in the tech industry.
Professional Values
Cécile Gonnet values the importance of building lasting relationships with both internal stakeholders and external partners. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and effective communication, which are essential in her roles as a legal professional. This focus on relationship-building enhances her ability to navigate complex legal landscapes and contribute positively to her organization.