William “Bill” Bock III, a partner at Kroger, Gardis & Regas, LLP and a respected figure in sports law, recently appeared as a guest on the Sports Law Expert Podcast hosted by Sports Litigation Alert Editor Holt Hackney. The episode, released today, is available for listening here.
“Bill is an icon in the sports industry, known for his extensive work in amateur athletics and his tireless service with the Sports Lawyers Association,” said Hackney. “We’re excited to share his insights on the industry and where it is headed.”
Deep Expertise in Anti-Doping and International Law Enforcement
Bock’s distinguished career includes serving as General Counsel of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) from 2007 to 2020, where he collaborated closely with U.S. law enforcement agencies such as the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as well as international anti-doping and law enforcement officials. His expertise spans investigations, litigation, and arbitration across the globe, representing athletes, sports organizations, Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and individuals affected by regulatory overreach.
Championing Women’s Rights in Sports
A noted advocate for women’s rights in athletics, Bock has filed numerous amicus briefs in major cases concerning Title IX and gender equity before the U.S. Supreme Court and multiple Circuit Courts of Appeals. He currently serves as lead counsel in landmark lawsuits challenging major athletic organizations over their treatment of female athletes:
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Riley Gaines, et al. v. NCAA, et al. — Representing eighteen current and former female student-athletes in a suit against the NCAA and Georgia Tech University, alleging failure to protect women’s rights in sports.
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Estabrook et al. v. The Ivy League, et al. — A separate Title IX case against the Ivy League, the NCAA, Harvard University, and the University of Pennsylvania.
Extensive Arbitration Experience
Bock has also appeared as lead counsel in more than 75 sports eligibility disputes before panels of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and the International Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), based in Lausanne, Switzerland, further solidifying his position as a leading figure in sports law.
Background and Education
Bock earned his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Michigan Law School in 1989. He then clerked for U.S. District Judge John Daniel Tinder from 1990 to 1992.
