Chase Beckstead
About Chase Beckstead
Chase Beckstead is a Corporate Associate currently working at Gunderson Dettmer in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has a diverse background in business development, sales, and legal internships, with experience at various companies including Savvi Legal, Vivint Smart Home, and Hogan Lovells.
Current Role at Gunderson Dettmer
Chase Beckstead serves as a Corporate Associate at Gunderson Dettmer, a law firm known for its focus on the technology and life sciences sectors. He has held this position since 2021 and is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, he engages in various corporate legal matters, providing support to clients in navigating complex legal frameworks.
Previous Experience in Legal and Business Development
Prior to his current role, Chase Beckstead gained diverse experience in legal and business development. He worked as a Summer Associate at Lowenstein Sandler LLP in 2019, where he contributed to legal projects for three months in Palo Alto, California. Additionally, he held positions at Savvi Legal and Tiled, focusing on business development and marketing from 2018 to 2019 and 2017, respectively.
Educational Background in Economics and Law
Chase Beckstead studied at the University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from 2015 to 2017. He furthered his education at BYU Law School, achieving a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from 2017 to 2020. This educational foundation supports his expertise in corporate law and economics.
Early Career in Sales and Marketing
Chase Beckstead began his career in sales and marketing roles. He worked as a Sales Representative at Vivint Smart Home for three months in 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee, and later at Vivint Solar from 2013 to 2016 in Lehi, Utah. His experience also includes a position as a Direct Sales Representative at Eco Shield Pest Control from 2016 to 2017 in Seattle, Washington.
Internship Experience in Legal Field
Chase Beckstead has completed several internships that provided him with valuable legal experience. He worked as a Legal Intern at Hogan Lovells for one month in 2018 in Madrid, Spain, and as an Associate Intern at Pelion Venture Partners from 2018 to 2019 in Greater Salt Lake City Area. These roles enhanced his understanding of legal processes and corporate structures.