Commissioner Hoy has been a San Diego-based attorney since 1985. He is a trial and litigation partner at the law firm of Allen Matkins. Commissioner Hoy’s practice focuses on commercial litigation, with an emphasis on business disputes and real estate litigation.

Commissioner Hoy is the past president of the Board of Administration for the San Diego City Employees Retirement System. He is also a trustee and the past president of the San Diego Museum of Man (now known as the Museum of Us).