Overview
Bridget’s practice focuses on regulatory and energy law matters, as well as condemnation and eminent domain.
Bridget assists clients with wind, solar, battery, transmission and pipeline permitting matters. She is part of a team advising utilities, independent power producers, independent transmission companies and pipeline companies on siting, routing, permitting, environmental review and other regulatory matters before the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, North Dakota Public Service Commission, South Dakota Public Utilities Commission and other federal, state and local agencies.
Prior to joining Fredrikson, Bridget worked for the University of St. Thomas Legal Services Clinic as an appellate clinic certified student attorney on a winning case in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. She has also served as a law clerk for a leading North American energy delivery company where she gained insight into the legal challenges facing large energy companies.
Services
Experience
- Part of a team representing independent power producer in wind farm siting proceeding in Minnesota.
- Part of a team representing independent power producer in transmission routing proceeding in Minnesota.
Credentials
Education
- University of St. Thomas School of Law, J.D., 2017, magna cum laude
- University of St. Thomas, B.A., 2014, cum laude
Admissions
- Minnesota, 2017
- North Dakota, 2019
- South Dakota, 2024
Clerkships
- Judicial Intern, Honorable Paul A. Magnuson, U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, 2016
- Law Clerk, Minneapolis City Attorney’s Office, Criminal Prosecution, 2016-2017
Recognition
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Energy Law, 2025
- Honorable Earl R. Larson Scholarship Award for Excellence in the Study of Federal Law and Practice, Federal Bar Association, Minnesota Chapter, 2017
Civic & Professional
Professional Activities
- Appellate Clinic Certified Student Attorney, University of St. Thomas Legal Services Clinic, 2016-2017
- University of St. Thomas Law Journal, Senior Editor, 2016-2017; Associate Editor, 2015-2016
- University of St. Thomas Legal Services Clinic, Elder Law Practice Group Certified Student Attorney, 2015 and 2017
