Power of Attorney: Antitrust in Trustworthy Hands

Taylor Case Hoogendoorn (Class of 2011) was recently appointed by Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson as Deputy Director of the Bureau of Competition. The prestigious appointment is the latest milestone in a remarkable legal career shaped by brilliance, hard work, and a deep-rooted faith that began at Timothy.

According to the FTC, Taylor “is a talented litigator with expertise in a wide range of litigation, including antitrust, tort, contractual, energy, and intellectual property matters.” He joined the FTC after working at Susman Godfrey LLP in Houston, Texas, and clerking for the Hon. Samuel A. Alito Jr. on the Supreme Court of the United States; the Hon. Gregory G. Katsas on the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit; and the Hon. J. Harvie Wilkinson III on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Taylor credits Timothy with not only nurturing his faith but also sparking his interest in law. That journey began at a Mock Trial summer camp during middle school and continued through high school as part of Timothy’s legendary Mock Trial team under teacher Mr. Scott Roelofs.

“Mr. Roelofs, without question, had a huge impact on my life—probably more than any other teacher or professor,” Taylor says. “Mock Trial gave me the skill set, social skills, confidence, and competitive drive that have all been crucial in my legal career.”

“Mock Trial gave me the skill set, social skills, confidence, and competitive drive that have all been crucial in my legal career.”

After graduating from Timothy Christian Schools, Taylor attended Baylor University, where he majored in economics, finance, and mathematics, and was part of the Honors Business Fellows program. He graduated as the top-ranked student in the Hankamer School of Business with a perfect 4.0 GPA. He then went on to Yale Law School, where he won the prestigious Morris Tyler Moot Court competition and served on the Yale Law Journal.

While Taylor’s academic and career achievements are indeed noteworthy, his story is also one of conviction. At Yale, he found himself surrounded by brilliant minds—but few who shared his Christian worldview.

“Yale taught me the law, but Timothy and Baylor helped develop my moral compass and faith,” Taylor explains. “I was in the minority, but I had a strong foundation. I knew what I believed and why.”

Taylor believes deeply that Christians should be active participants in law, government, and civic life. “It’s a basic civic responsibility—and part of our calling as Christians,” he says.

In his new role at the FTC, Taylor brings his sharp legal acumen to bear on matters that affect competition across the nation. He joins a team committed to promoting fairness, protecting consumers, and ensuring a competitive marketplace—work that carries broad and lasting impact.

Timothy Christian Schools is proud to count Taylor Hoogendoorn among our alumni. His achievements remind us that academic excellence, rooted in faith and lived out in service, is a powerful force.