Victoria Southern
About Victoria Southern
Victoria Southern serves as the EU Senior Specialist Legal Editor at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2018. She has extensive experience in data protection and privacy law, having worked in various legal roles across notable organizations.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Victoria Southern has been serving as the EU Senior Specialist Legal Editor at Thomson Reuters since 2018. In this role, she focuses on legal content related to European Union regulations and compliance. Her expertise contributes to the development of resources that assist legal professionals in navigating complex legal frameworks.
Education and Expertise
Victoria Southern holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB Hons) from the University of Liverpool. She also achieved the Legal Practice Course (LPC) with Distinction from Chester College of Law. Additionally, she has obtained multiple certificates from BCS - ISEB, including those in IT Law, Data Protection, and Freedom of Information, enhancing her legal expertise in these specialized areas.
Background
Victoria Southern began her legal career at Pinsent Masons, where she worked as a Trainee Solicitor from 2003 to 2005, followed by roles as Solicitor and Associate until 2010. She then transitioned to Royal London as a Secondee Legal Counsel and later served as a Secondee Data Protection Officer at the General Medical Council. Her experience includes significant roles in privacy law at AstraZeneca, where she worked as Global Privacy Counsel and later as Head of Privacy for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Professional Experience
Victoria Southern has extensive experience in legal roles across various organizations. After her tenure at Pinsent Masons, she worked at the General Medical Council and Royal London. At AstraZeneca, she held two key positions, first as Global Privacy Counsel and then as Head of Privacy for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, from 2014 to 2017. Her diverse background in legal counsel and data protection has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of privacy regulations.