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Lydia A. Clougherty Jones
Sr Director Analyst
Lydia Clougherty Jones is a Sr. Research Director in the Data and Analytics Group. Ms. Jones' research and coverage is directed to the Chief Data & Analytics Officer. She specifically covers data and analytics strategy, D&A value, derisking enterprise value, data sharing for business value, data reuse and resharing, data ecosystem and partnership strategies, data monetization, data/digital ethics, privacy as business strategy and blockchain smart contracts. She has over 20 years of business and legal experience helping Fortune 100 and 500 client navigate data collection and data sharing initiatives while complying with industry best practices. She is also an Adjunct Professor of Law at Boston University and Vanderbilt University.
Previous experience
Prior to joining Gartner, Ms. Jones practiced law for over twenty years. Helping private and public entities navigate data collection and data sharing initiatives while complying with privacy rules and industry best practices, she was a business and legal data monetization strategist. She also worked with businesses across multiple industries to expand business opportunities through data and analytics, data insights and data monetization. While in private law practice, Ms. Jones was one of the first lawyers in the U.S. to practice internet Law. Predating the start of the dot-com era, she launched an internet Law and online privacy practice group advising clients on data collection/sharing and privacy issues, and using digital business alliances to increase revenue and growth opportunities.
Professional background
Private Consultancy,Data Monetization Strategist,7 years
Jennings, Strouss & Salmon (large law firm),Partner,9 years
Areas of coverage
Data and Analytics Programs and Practices
Chief Data and Analytics Officer Leadership
Build and Deliver New Digital Products/Experiences to Drive Business Results
Education
LL.M., New York University School of Law (legal philosophy concentration), J.D., Boston University School of Law (editor in chief of probate law journal), B.A., Boston College (English major; Philosophy major) (with honors)
Top Issues That I Help Clients Address
1Data and Analytics Strategy, including data sharing for business value, Data Reuse and Resharing Ecosystems and partnerships, Chief Data & Analytics Officer role/responsibility, including relationships with the CEO and General Counsel, CDAO/D&A for Derisking Enterprise Value, Data Ethics; Data Monetiziation, especially personal data