Peyton L. Berg

Profile

Peyton Berg is a partner in the Litigation Group, the Appellate Group, and the Sports, Entertainment and Media Group. Mr. Berg represents clients in all types of business and intellectual property litigation, contract drafting and review, employment law issues, and appeals. He handles matters for a variety of sports organizations, including auto racing teams, professional sports teams, athletic conferences, and collegiate athletic associations. Mr Berg also manages the rights of publicity for LPGA Hall of Fame golfer Patty Berg. Prior to joining Bose McKinney & Evans, he clerked for Chief Justice Russell A. Anderson of the Minnesota Supreme Court. Before law school, Mr. Berg served as a communications platoon commander in the United States Marine Corps. He is currently a major in the Marine Corps Reserve. Mr. Berg is admitted to practice before all state and federal courts in Indiana and the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. 

Honors / Awards

Indiana Rising Stars® 2009,2010 (Entertainment & Sports); Distinguished Fellow, Indianapolis Bar Foundation (2008); Finalist, Junior Achievement "Indy's Best and Brightest" Awards (2008); Fellow, Indiana Bar Foundation (2007); Up and Coming Lawyer, Indiana Lawyer Leadership in Law Awards (2006); Graduate, Indianapolis Bar Association Bar Leader Series II (2005); University of Notre Dame Office of Student Affairs Special Recognition Award for Leadership (2002)

Appearances / Publications

Speaker: "Appellate Pro Bono Opportunities," (Indianapolis Bar Association, 2008); “2007 Sports Law Summit,” (Indianapolis Bar Association, 2007); “Protecting Your Sports Client from Unnecessary Litigation,” (ICLEF, 2006); “Initiating an Appeal: Procedural Requirements and Practical Considerations,” (Indianapolis Bar Association, 2005; St. Joseph County Bar Association, 2006; Hamilton County Bar Association, 2009); “Representing Professional Athletes: Certification Requirements and Contract Negotiation Basics,” (Indianapolis Bar Association, 2004)

Appointments / Memberships

Member: Indianapolis Bar Association (past chair, Sports and Entertainment Law and Appellate Practice Sections); Indiana State Bar Association (Appellate Practice Section); Sports Lawyers Association; Indiana Sports Corporation (President’s Council, 2008-present); Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc. (SOLAR Young Professionals Leadership Committee, 2008-present); Kiwanis Club of Indianapolis; Notre Dame Club of Indianapolis.