Lydia A. Clougherty Jones

Lydia A. Clougherty Jones is a Senior Research Director Analyst specializing in Analytics and AI at Gartner, where she assists clients in deriving value from data and artificial intelligence technologies.

With a background in commercial law spanning over two decades, Lydia's expertise lies in guiding IT and AI leaders on maximizing business and equity benefits from Data & AI, emphasizing on strategic decision-making and regulatory compliance.

Her research interests encompass a wide array of topics, including ecosystem-relationship thinking, digital trust technologies like AI agents, blockchain, and smart contracts.

Lydia holds an impressive academic record with degrees in English and Philosophy from Boston College, a Juris Doctorate from Boston University School of Law, and an LL.M. in Legal Philosophy from New York University School of Law.

Before her tenure at Gartner, Lydia served as an adjunct professor of law at both Vanderbilt Law School and Boston University School of Law, where she shared her practical legal insights with aspiring legal professionals.

In her previous roles, Lydia was the Founder & President of InSage LLC, specializing in Business & Legal Data Monetization Strategies, and also contributed her legal expertise at SSP Blue and various law firms.