LegalShield Appoints Anthony Conte Chief Financial Officer

Finance and operations leader joins executive team as Steve Williamson prepares to retire.

ADA, Okla. - April 6, 2026 - LegalShield has appointed Anthony Conte as chief financial officer, adding a seasoned finance and operations leader to its executive team as the company continues to strengthen its foundation for long-term growth. 

Conte brings more than 20 years of executive leadership experience across high-growth and complex organizations, with deep expertise in financial strategy, operational leadership, business scaling and transformation. He has served in both CFO and COO roles and has helped lead businesses through significant growth, performance improvement and organizational change. 

In his new role, Conte will oversee LegalShield's finance organization and support the company's continued focus on disciplined growth, operational strength and long-term value creation. 

"Anthony brings the right mix of financial discipline, operating experience and leadership for this next chapter at LegalShield," said Warren Schlichting, CEO of LegalShield. "He has helped guide organizations through growth and complexity, and he understands how to build on a strong foundation while respecting the people and culture that make a company work. We're excited to welcome him to the team."

Conte most recently served as a CFO adviser to growth-stage and middle-market companies through his work with Sagedog Advisors. Before that, he was chief financial officer of Savvas Learning Co., a national education technology and content company. He also served as chief operating officer of Wizeline, where he helped improve operating performance and drive growth across the business. 

Earlier in his career, Conte spent more than a decade at EPAM Systems in senior finance leadership roles, including chief financial officer. During his time there, he helped scale the company from approximately $60 million in revenue to $1.4 billion and supported its initial public offering. 

"LegalShield has built something meaningful by making legal services more accessible and affordable for everyday people," Conte said. "I'm excited to join the team, learn the business and help build on the strong foundation already in place." 

Conte joins LegalShield during an important leadership transition as longtime CFO Steve Williamson prepares to retire after more than 25 years with the company, including more than 20 years in the CFO role. Williamson has played an active role in the transition and will remain involved to support onboarding and help ensure a smooth handoff. 

"Steve has meant a great deal to LegalShield over many years, and his leadership has helped shape this company in lasting ways," Schlichting said. "We're grateful for his steady hand, his partnership throughout this transition and his commitment to setting Anthony and LegalShield up for success."

About LegalShield 

For more than 50 years, LegalShield has provided everyday Americans with easy and affordable access to legal advice, counsel, protection and representation. Serving millions of individuals, families and businesses across North America, LegalShield offers legal services through LegalShield and identity and reputation management services through IDShield. Founded in 1972, LegalShield has helped individuals, families, businesses and employers gain access to the tools and services they need to live with greater security and confidence. Through technology and innovation, LegalShield is transforming how and where people receive legal guidance and services by connecting them with hundreds of qualified, trusted attorneys and law firms. LegalShield and IDShield are products of Pre-Paid Legal Services Inc.

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Cameron Penn, LegalShield Director of Communications 

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