Chas Rampenthal, Esq.
Business / Contracts, Business Formation, Cryptocurrency & Blockchain, Startups (Transactional)
Seattle, Washington
Personal Introduction
As a GC, I have "forgotten" how to practice law like a big firm lawyer - on purpose. Gone are the days of problem spotting and blocking innovation. Today's entrepreneur wants a lawyer that will identify risk, reduce it where possible, and find a path forward. Prior to my career in law, I spent nearly eight years as a Navy Pilot, and Combat Veteran of Operation Desert Storm.
Practice Composition
Transactional
Education
Practice Summary
I am a General Counsel with over 20 years of experience helping companies from startup, through growth and IPO/acquisition. As General Counsel of LegalZoom from 2003 to 2020, I built out and led a team of up to 15 legal professionals, running corporate, IP, litigation, employment and legal product functions. After leaving in 2021, I co-founded the blockchain (Real World Assets) company Dinari, managing the complex legal and regulatory landscape of fintech, blockchain and broker dealer registration. Successfully raised $20MM through Seed and Series A rounds. I mainly consult with companies looking to build out a legal function and have even helped founders build their own internal departments. I actively consult for several legal technology companies.
Response Time
20 hours
Affiliations
American Bar Association
Association of Corporate Counsel
Massachusetts Bar Association
State Bar of California
Personal Interests & Charitable Work
I sit on the BOard of Directors for ResponsiveLaw - a grass roots organization that strives to increase access to legal services for all through targeted legal regulatory reform.
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