Biography
Bridget Hoy serves as Practice Group Leader for the Trademark Practice Group. As a Partner in the Litigation Department of Lewis Rice, Bridget Hoy is a staunch advocate in the courtroom, a guardian of trademark rights, and she resolves business disputes skillfully and efficiently. With more than two decades of legal experience, Bridget has tackled complex contract cases exceeding $11M, secured a $59M verdict in a consumer fraud trial, and deftly navigated intricate personal injury matters with numerous defendants and sovereign immunity protections. She has also successfully asserted and defended against intellectual property allegations affecting the marketing and technology of both start-up and global leader organizations.
Before becoming a lawyer, Bridget enlisted in the U.S. Air Force for seven years, where she honed problem-solving skills as a ground radar technician and manager. Now, Bridget brings that same dedication to every client, forging strong relationships amid stressful situations.
Outside the office, community is paramount to Bridget. She has tutored in the local St. Louis City public school district, mediated for indigent litigants in federal court, and currently serves as Board Chair of the Ronald McDonald House Charities in St. Louis, Missouri.
Practice Areas
Education
- Saint Louis University School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 2001)
- Saint Louis University Law Journal, editor in chief
- Order of the Woolsack
- Southern Illinois University at Carbondale (B.S., summa cum laude, 1998)
- Community College of the Air Force (Associate in Applied Science, 1993)
Legal Background
- Adjunct faculty member, Webster University (2004-2007)
- Adjunct faculty member, Maryville University (2003)
- Judicial law clerk, Hon. E. Richard Webber, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri (2001-2003)
- Summer law clerk, May Department Stores Company (2000)
- Summer law clerk, Lewis Rice (1999, 2000)
Military Service
- Enlisted, U.S. Air Force (1989-1995)
- Air Traffic Control Radar and Communications Specialist
- Airman Below the Zone Promotion Selectee (1991)
- Air Combat Command, Outstanding Airman of the Year (1994)
Professional Affiliations
- Arbitrator, American Arbitration Association (AAA)
- Certified Mediator, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
- Member, Association of Attorney Mediators - St. Louis Chapter
- Trustee, Federal Memorial Trust
- Fellow, American Bar Foundation
- Former Barrister, Theodore McMillian Inns of Court
- Former Chair, Professionalism and Ethics Committee, Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
- Past President, Women Lawyers' Association of Greater St. Louis
Admissions
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals
- Sixth Circuit
- Eighth Circuit
- Eleventh Circuit
- U.S. District Court
- Central, Northern & Southern Districts of Illinois
- Eastern District of Missouri
- District of Colorado
- Multiple pro hac vice admissions, including Delaware, Georgia, Tennessee and Texas
- Missouri Bar
- Illinois Bar
Charitable & Civic Activities
- Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis
- Chair, Board of Directors (2023-present)
- Board member (2016-present)
- St. Louis Public Schools Tutor/Mentor (2013-2019)
- Volunteer Lawyer's Program of Legal Services of Eastern Missouri (2003-2014)
- Volunteer reader, Ready Readers (2009)
- JDs for ABCs, St. Louis City Public Schools (2002-2003)
Honors & Awards
- Richard S. Arnold Award Recipient, 8th Circuit Bar Association (2018)
- Litigation Practitioner Award, Women's Justice Awards, Missouri Lawyer's Weekly (2017)
- Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers® (2016-2025)
- Selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers® (2011-2012, 2014-2015, 2017-2022)
- Rising Star Award, Women's Justice Awards, Missouri Lawyer's Weekly (2010)
Firm Committees
- Management Committee
- Technology Committee
- Lewis Rice Women to Women Committee
- Former Member, Recruiting and Associate Development Committees