Neil Kunkel

Neil Kunkel is an accomplished legal professional with extensive experience in the healthcare sector. Currently serving as Chief Legal Officer at National Spine & Pain Centers since December 2020, Neil previously held the same title at CleanSlate Centers from February 2017 to December 2020, overseeing legal and compliance matters for outpatient treatment facilities focused on opioid addiction. Neil's career includes positions as EVP, Chief Legal & Administrative Officer at Capella Healthcare, Inc., and General Counsel roles at both Capella Healthcare, Inc. and LifePoint Hospitals. Neil began in private practice specializing in health law and served as a law clerk for the Mississippi Supreme Court. Educational credentials include a BA in History and Art History from Wake Forest University and a JD from the University of Louisville.