Overview
Heather Chang litigates on behalf of clients across various industries in complex commercial disputes that have included business-related, trust and estate, and tribal law matters. She has managed all aspects of litigation, from initial case assessment and discovery to motion practice and trial.
Before joining Stoel Rives, Heather was a business litigation associate with a plaintiffs’ law firm. While attending law school, Heather served as the editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Journal of Law & Inequality (Vol. 40) and as co-president of the Asian Pacific American Law Student Association..
Education
University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 2022; Dean’s List; Editor-in-Chief, Minnesota Journal of Law & Inequality
The University of Texas at Austin, B.A., Psychology, 2018, summa cum laude, Dean’s List
Admissions
Minnesota
U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
Languages
- Spanish
Experience
- Successfully defended corporate client from multiple class-action claims regarding representations displayed on its product packaging.
- Secured a favorable settlement in a complex breach of contract dispute involving healthcare brokerage firms.
- Successfully defended trustee from breach of fiduciary duty and breach of contract claims relating to the management of a corporation held in trust.
Recognition
- North Star Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association (recognition for donating 50+ annual pro bono hours), 2023–2024
Affiliations
Civic
- Twin Cities Diversity and Practice (TCDIP), Minneapolis, MN
- TCDIP Emerging Leaders Group co-chair, March 2025–present