Cornelia M. Schmitt, Ll.M. (Fordham, N.Y.)
About Cornelia M. Schmitt, Ll.M. (Fordham, N.Y.)
Cornelia M. Schmitt, Ll.M. is a Global Senior Data Privacy Lawyer with over 10 years of experience in data protection and privacy law. She currently works at A&O Shearman and has held various legal positions, showcasing strong interpersonal and organizational skills across multiple jurisdictions.
Work at A&O Shearman
Cornelia M. Schmitt serves as a Global Senior Data Privacy Lawyer at A&O Shearman since 2022. In this role, she is part of the global Office of General Counsel, where she provides advice on data protection, privacy, and confidentiality requirements worldwide. Her responsibilities include navigating complex legal frameworks and ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations across various jurisdictions.
Previous Experience in Data Privacy Law
Before joining A&O Shearman, Cornelia Schmitt held several significant positions in the field of data privacy law. She worked as a Senior Data Privacy Counsel at Novartis from 2020 to 2022, focusing on data privacy, digital, and AI matters. Prior to that, she was a Senior Privacy Lawyer in the Legal Department at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she served as Global Data Protection Counsel at PwC from 2017 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Cornelia Schmitt has a strong educational background in law. She studied at the University of Tübingen, where she achieved a Juris Doctor (J.D.) equivalent. She also obtained a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law from Fordham University School of Law in 2014. Currently, she is pursuing the Oxford Executive Leadership Programme at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, which she began in 2023.
Background in Data Protection
Cornelia Schmitt has over 10 years of professional experience in data protection law, with more than 7 years spent in in-house roles. She has served as a Data Protection Officer (DPO) for Shearman & Sterling LLP Germany, ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Her experience includes roles at intersoft consulting services AG, where she was a Senior Consultant for Data Protection & IT Compliance.
Research and Academic Contributions
In addition to her professional roles, Cornelia Schmitt contributed to academic research as a Research Assistant for Professor Olivier Sylvain at Fordham University School of Law in 2013. This experience reflects her commitment to the intersection of legal practice and academic inquiry, particularly in the field of data privacy and protection.