Shawn Ford, LL.M.
He / Him
Partner & Director of Information Security
- Location
- Toronto
- Language(s)
- English
- Contact
When a cyberattack hits at 2 a.m., Shawn Ford is the calm voice organizations reach for first. As Partner and Director of Information Security at Ceiba Law, he guides companies through their worst moments — from ransomware crises to regulatory breach notifications — blending sharp legal instincts with hands-on security expertise.
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Crisis management
Organizations call when the stakes are highest — a live intrusion, a regulator on the line, a board that needs a decision by morning. The work is equal parts legal judgment and operational calm, from the first hour of triage through notification, remediation and the governance changes that follow.
- Incident Response (Breach Coach)
- Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
- Strategic Risk Management
- C-Suite Communication & Advisory
- Training & Development
Who I Work with
- Product engineering teams with regulatory requirements
- Teams that need to operationalize legal requirements in workflow
- Startups and scale-ups designing products that cross borders
License and Certifications
Education
Master of Laws (LL.M.)Canadian Common Law
York University, OsgoodeHall Law School (2019)
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)Business stream
The University of Law (2016)
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Legal Studies
Ontario Tech University (2017)
Work and Career Highlights
Law 25 compliance
Guided a North American SaaS company through phased Law 25 compliance, enabling on-time renewals and reducing contractual friction.
Breach response
Led a healthcare breach response from triage through notifications and regulator interactions within mandated timelines.
View case studyGovernance playbook
Built an AI and technology policy and governance playbook aligning privacy, security, and resilience objectives for a fintech.
Crisis communication
Developed a crisis communications and stakeholder engagement plan for a multinational during a ransomware event.
Publications & Articles
Speaking & Media
Testimonial
“They were the steady hand in the room. Clear guidance under pressure, no jargon, and a plan our board could act on the same day.”