Samuel Chang
About Samuel Chang
Samuel Chang is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2021. Samuel Chang is recognized in the following practice area:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Education: Harvard University, J.D., graduated 2016
Location: Washington, DC
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