AI Done Right (and Wrong): Guiding Private Markets to Success

Matt Katz is a Senior Managing Director and the Global Head of Data Science for Blackstone. He leads Blackstone’s team of data scientists and in this capacity partners with management teams and operators to accelerate growth across Blackstone’s portfolio companies by leveraging data science. He and his team additionally work closely with Blackstone’s investment teams to provide a differentiated viewpoint through advanced analytics during the investment process.

Before joining Blackstone in 2015, Mr. Katz was a Vice President at Point72 Asset Management where he focused on data science and investing. He began his career at Credit Suisse.

Mr. Katz graduated with honors from Princeton University. In 2022, he was named a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader.

Oliver Howley is a partner in Proskauer’s TMT Group, co-head of the firm’s Technology Strategy Committee, and a trusted advisor to businesses in the technology, manufacturing, and financial services sectors.

Oliver provides expert counsel to new entrants and established players in the AI market, helping them formulate and execute AI strategies while managing and mitigating AI-specific risks. With nearly a decade of experience working with AI developers and deployers in London and Silicon Valley, his clients include leading technology businesses and some of the largest private equity and venture capital funds in Europe.

Alongside his AI-focused practice, Oliver regularly advises on the structuring and terms of contracts relating to the creation, licensing and monetisation of technology and data products. He also has extensive experience in advising on the IP, technology and data aspects of corporate transactions (including carve-outs, joint ventures, acquisitions, disposals and investments).

Oliver has been recognised as a "Rising Star" in The Legal 500 for consecutive years. The professional directories commend his "niche in robotics and artificial intelligence" and his work in commercial contracts They note that "no matter how complex the landscape, no detail escapes [Oliver’s] attention" and describe him as having a "logical... and forensic analytical approach [that] makes him a force to be reckoned with".

Kathleen Servidea is General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Gallatin. Previously, Ms. Servidea served as General Counsel of Peak 8 Asset Management, where she oversaw all legal aspects of the business. Prior to joining Peak 8, Ms. Servidea was Deputy General Counsel of TP ICAP, where she managed the corporate legal function for the Americas. Prior to that, Ms. Servidea was Associate General Counsel of Partner Reinsurance Company’s investment management group. At PartnerRe, she acted as primary legal counsel to the Principal Finance and Strategic Investment groups, overseeing alternative fixed income, private equity and private fund transactions along with related tax and regulatory matters. Ms. Servidea began her career as an associate at Dechert LLP, where she focused on a wide variety of financing transactions. She holds a BA from McGill University and a JD from Boston University School of Law.

Sara is Ontra’s vice president of product operations and serves as executive sponsor to AKA (All Kinds of Asian), one of our employee resource groups. She ensures that all of Ontra’s product offerings deliver exceptional value through their unique combination of top legal talent and technology. Prior to Ontra, Sara managed attorney recruiting and professional development at Paul Hastings.