JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) is proud to announce a comprehensive partnership with Bricker Graydon LLP. The forward-thinking partnership will serve as a resource for the ASUN and its membership, assisting with innovative and adaptable strategies in the modernization of college athletics. Bricker Graydon will be integrated into the ASUN, specializing in legal services and consulting in growth and strategy development.
"This unique and expansive partnership will help ensure that the Atlantic Sun Conference not only is best prepared for what is to come within Division I intercollegiate athletics, but is positioned to capitalize on the opportunities ahead," ASUN Commissioner Jeff Bacon said. "A tremendous thank you to Joel Nielsen, Kasey Havekost, and the entire team at Bricker Graydon for their dedication to the Atlantic Sun, our institutions and our student-athletes. We look forward to embracing our new future together."
Bricker Graydon touts their meaningful connections and extensive networks, which provides a strategic advantage to their clients.
“We are excited to extend our partnership with the Atlantic Sun Conference, while expanding our services to the league,” Bricker Graydon Attorney, Kasey Havekost said. “In the rapidly changing landscape of Division I athletics, our team of attorneys and consultants will assist the league and its membership in developing strategies to stay compliant and competitive.”
About the Atlantic Sun Conference
The Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN), founded in 1978, is an NCAA Division I conference sponsoring twenty-two (22) sports and championships. Composed of twelve (12) destination-based institutions spread throughout the southeastern United States, ASUN members include Austin Peay State University (Clarksville, Tenn.), Bellarmine University (Louisville, Ky.), the University of Central Arkansas (Conway, Ark.), Eastern Kentucky University (Richmond, Ky.), Florida Gulf Coast University (Fort Myers, Fla.), Jacksonville University (Fla.), Lipscomb University (Nashville, Tenn.), the University of North Alabama (Florence, Ala.), the University of North Florida (Jacksonville, Fla.), Queens University of Charlotte (Charlotte, N.C.), Stetson University (DeLand, Fla.), and the University of West Georgia (Carrollton, Ga.).
About Bricker Graydon
Bricker Graydon is recognized by their clients as an indispensable partner, providing exceptional service. With deep legal knowledge, and even deeper empathy, Bricker Graydon serves clients in a variety of industries, in practically all areas of law, including Banking & Financial Services, Business Services, Colleges & Universities, Education (Pre-K to 12), Energy, Health Care, Insurance, Manufacturing, Real Estate, and the Public Sector. Their athletic compliance team, comprised of attorneys, paralegals, consultants, and higher education specialists, believes that the best defense is a good offense. They can help your institution build a compliance program that meets today’s obligations while keeping an eye on tomorrow. For additional information, please visit www.brickergraydon.com/insights/resources/athletic- compliance.