Patricia Brown

Biography

Patricia Brown is Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at SAS, a data and AI solutions firm headquartered in Cary, North Carolina. Her role oversees legal and licensing operations, government affairs, enterprise negotiations, and risk departments at SAS. As a member of the executive management team, Brown plays a central role in setting corporate policies for the company. She also currently sits on the advisory board for the Institute of Innovation at UNC School of Law, which provides legal counsel to businesses in North Carolina. Before joining SAS, Brown served as a paralegal for five years in the United States Marine Corps. Brown has a BA in Music Education from Emporia State University and a JD from UNC School of Law.