Leah Watkins is a regulatory analyst with more than 25 years of experience in strategic planning initiatives in the healthcare industry. Her work covers certificates of need (CON) and licensure, and working with regulatory agencies, including the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) and the Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR).Leah assists clients with strategic planning, anticipating developments in geographic regions, and responding to specific industry and regulatory changes. An organized and independent advocate for her clients, she has developed historical information databases that help to educate clients and keep strategy at the forefront of her work.
Leah founded North Georgia Canopy Tours with her husband and through that endeavor, has contributed to many causes that benefit the legal community, such as Atlanta Legal Aid, Atlanta Young Lawyers Association, Georgia State University College of Law, John Marshall Law School, University of Georgia College of Law, Georgia Association for Women Lawyers and Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. Legal Department. Leah has broadened her experience with regulators by obtaining approval for zoning changes, obtaining grants and working with county commissioners.