Kelly Cannon is an associate in the Paris office of Gibson Dunn where she is a member of the Privacy, Cybersecurity and Data Innovation, and Technology Transactions Practice Groups.
She advises major international clients across the technology, digital, and e-commerce sectors on a broad range of regulatory and commercial matters, with a particular focus on data protection, platform regulation, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity law. Her practice includes advising clients on compliance with key European digital regulations, including the GDPR, the DSA, the DMA, and the AI Act, as well as interactions with data protection authorities and the European Commission.
She also advises clients across a broad range of industries, including technology, e-commerce, digital services, and online platforms, on complex digital transformation and cross-border e-commerce projects, including marketplace launches, strategic product development, cloud hosting and data transfer frameworks, and the negotiation of commercial agreements with logistics and technology providers across multiple European jurisdictions.
Prior to joining Gibson Dunn, Kelly practiced within the technology and digital team of a Magic Circle law firm in Paris. She also completed in-house experiences within leading technology companies, giving her practical insight into the operational and regulatory challenges faced by global digital platforms.
Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2021, Kelly holds a Master’s degree in Digital Law from Université Paris II - Panthéon Assas. She also holds a Double Master’s Degree in French and English Law with honors from Université Paris I - Panthéon Sorbonne, as well as an LL.B. in English Law and French Law with First Class Honours from King’s College London.
She speaks English, French, and Spanish fluently.
Capabilities
- Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Data Innovation
- Artificial Intelligence
- Tech and Innovation
- Technology Transactions
Credentials
Education:
- Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas - 2019 Master 2
- King's College London - 2018 LL.B. (First Class Hons)
- Université Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne - 2018 Master 1
Admissions:
- France - Avocat au Barreau de Paris