William Bock III

William Bock III

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Awarded Practice Areas
Sports Law
William Bock III
William Bock III
Indianapolis, IN
Works at
Kroger, Gardis & Regas LLP

12 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Bill Bock is a litigator in Indianapolis, Indiana, with a practice focused on Sports Law, Title IX, international law enforcement, anti-doping matters, and drug trafficking investigations. He is a partner at Kroger, Gardis & Regas LLP and represents athletes, sports organizations, companies, governmental agencies, and individuals involved in complex disputes and investigations.

From 2007 through 2020, Bill served as General Counsel of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). In that role, he worked with U.S. law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), as well as international law enforcement and anti-doping officials. His work included matters involving sports drug testing, athlete eligibility, regulatory compliance, and investigations.

Bill has represented clients in litigation, arbitration, and investigations throughout the United States and in international matters. His work includes disputes involving sports organizations, athletes, business interests, governmental action, and claims concerning organizational or governmental overreach.

Bill maintains a strong interest in business and sports ethics, sports drug testing, athletic eligibility, Title IX, and the rights of female athletes to fair competition and safe participation in women’s sports. He also writes and advises on constitutional and human rights, separation-of-powers issues, individual liberty, and the role of law in a free society.

Works at
Kroger, Gardis & Regas LLP

12 Best Lawyers awards

Kroger, Gardis & Regas LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • Oral Roberts University, B.A.
  • The University of Michigan Law School, J.D.

Bar Admissions

  • Colorado, Colorado Bar Association
  • Indiana, Indiana State Bar Association

Court Admissions

  • Supreme Court of the U.S.
  • Colorado Court of Appeals
  • Colorado Supreme Court
  • Indiana Court of Appeals
  • Indiana Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana

Affiliations

  • United States Anti-Doping Agency - General Counsel (2007 – 2020)
  • Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA) - Doping Panel Member (arbitrator) (2009-2021)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Committee on Infractions (2016-2024) - Member
  • World Aquatics Integrity Unit Anti-Doping Advisory Panel - Member (2022 - Present)

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
  • Sports Law
Awards:
  • 2012 Lawyer of the Year by Law Week Colorado

  • 2013 Distinguished Barrister by the Indiana Lawyer

  • 2014-2015 “Being A Difference” Award, NASBA Center for the Public Trust

  • 2019 Who’s Who Legal: 2019 Sports & Entertainment Directory

  • 2015-2022 Super Lawyers list (Indiana)

  • United States Anti-Doping Agency twenty-year service award (2001 – 2020)

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