Chas Rampenthal

Chas Rampenthal

General Counsel

Chas Rampenthal Chas Rampenthal formerly worked for LegalZoom. He earned his bachelor’s degree in economics and math studies summa cum laude from Southern Illinois University and his J.D. from the University of Southern California. Prior to law school, Rampenthal served honorably in the United States Navy as an officer and naval aviator.

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