Leah Brown, JD, CHC serves as co-founder and President of ATEN Solutions, Inc (A10). A10 provides leading-edge professional services in the clinical research, clinical data management, statistical programming, and biostatistics space. Creating an environment for innovation and outstanding thought-leadership, Leah has organically grown A10 since its birth in 2004; to be a leading provider of clinical research support and staffing services. A10 is one of only a handful of certified woman and minority owned firms that provide support for phase I-IV clinical trials that contribute to the FDA approval of therapeutic products for global biotech and pharmaceutical companies. Headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, A10 has expanded its sales and consulting offices to San Francisco, CA; Philadelphia, PA and Boston, MA. Recently nominated by one of its largest client Merck & Co; A10 was the proud recipient of the CMSDC 2006 Supplier of the Year Award.Ms. Brown earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Kentucky and was admitted to the North Carolina Bar in 1992. Moreover, she possesses the distinguished designation of Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC). She also earned an Information Technology degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1985. Leah has built an expertise in the Healthcare Compliance and staffing industries. Prior to Leah establishing A10, she was responsible for the marketing, architecture and coordination of complex technical solutions for hospitals and academic medical systems. She also served as Area Vice President for Computer Horizons and CHC Healthcare Solutions, totally 14 years experience in the healthcare/ IT space.Born and raised in Northern New Jersey, Leah has been settled in Raleigh, North Carolina for past 15 years and enjoys skiing and tennis with her two sons; Christopher, 16 and Clayton, 13.