Nicholas C. Conte

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In addition to leading Carilion’s in-house legal department,  Nick Conte oversees Carilion’s governmental and external affairs, philanthropy and claims management areas.  He also participates in Carilion’s VTC and rural health initiatives. As Chief Legal Officer, he advises Carilion’s various boards of directors and executive teams on a broad range of matters. 

Prior to joining Carilion, Mr. Conte was a Principal with Woods Rogers PLC, the largest law firm headquartered west of Richmond, where he served as its Chair/CEO. While at Woods Rogers, his practice focused on representation of public, private, and not-for-profit enterprises and their Boards and leaders.

Mr. Conte serves on the Virginia Health Care Foundation Board and the American Hospital Association’s Price Transparency Task Force.  He also serves on the Board of the Bank of Botetourt and on the boards of a variety of community organizations, including VERGE, Taubman Museum of Art, Virginia Western Community College Foundation, and the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra.