Chase Beckstead
About Chase Beckstead
Chase Beckstead is a lawyer based in Redwood City, CA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Chase Beckstead is recognized in the following practice area:
- Redwood City, California
- Venture Capital Law
Current Firm: Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian LLP
Education: Brigham Young University, J.D., graduated 2020
Location: Redwood City, CA
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