Ching-Tzu (Katie) Chang

Katie Chang is a Master of Laws (LL.M.) student in the Environmental Law & Policy Program at Stanford Law School. Her research examines how climate litigation can influence public policy and environmental governance, particularly in contexts where legislative or executive action has been limited. She is especially interested in comparative climate litigation across the United States, Asia, and Europe, and in how court decisions shape governmental and corporate responses.

At Stanford, Katie participated in Startup Law: Sustainability, a practicum in which she provided legal and policy analysis for sustainability-focused startups. Through this work, she explored how legal and governance design can help translate environmental research and policy goals into practical, evidence-informed solutions.

Before coming to Stanford, Katie practiced as an attorney at one of the largest law firms in Taiwan, where she handled litigation, arbitration, and advisory work. Her practice included disputes arising from energy projects and environmental regulation, as well as corporate advisory and ESG compliance matters. She also advised companies on sustainability reporting aligned with international standards including GRI, SASB, and TCFD.

Katie is also active in environmental advocacy and public engagement. She has spoken to state-owned enterprises and publicly listed companies in Taiwan on climate litigation risks and ESG compliance, and her writing on climate litigation and ESG governance has been published on Lexology.