Bricker Graydon Named Official Legal and Strategic Development Partner of The Sun Conference

TAMPA, Fla. (August 28, 2025) – The Sun Conference is proud to announce Bricker Graydon LLP as the Official Legal and Strategic Development Partner. This partnership underscores a shared commitment to supporting the growth, innovation, and integrity of collegiate athletics.

Sun Conference Commissioner Dustin Wilke commented, “This innovative partnership will provide substantial benefits to our conference from both a legal and strategic perspective as we continue to establish ourselves as a leader within collegiate athletics. We express our sincere gratitude to Kasey Havekost, Joel Nielsen, Josh Nolan, and the entire team at Bricker Graydon, and look forward to a mutually valuable and successful partnership.”

The collaboration between Bricker Graydon and The Sun Conference builds upon the firm’s longstanding support of higher education and athletics. As the Official Legal and Strategic Development Partner, Bricker Graydon will provide counsel and resources to help the conference and its member institutions navigate challenges, capitalize on opportunities, and position themselves for long-term success.

“Our partnership with The Sun Conference reflects Bricker Graydon’s dedication to advancing collegiate athletics at every level,” said Kasey Havekost, Higher Education Attorney at Bricker Graydon. “By leveraging our legal knowledge, experience, and strategic insight, we aim to provide member institutions with the tools they need to thrive, both on and off the field. We look forward to working alongside Commissioner Wilke and his team to strengthen The Sun’s role as a leader within the NAIA.”

Read The Sun Conference Press Release HERE.

NAIA Ticker coverage HERE.

^{About The Sun Conference}

^{Now in its 35th year, The Sun Conference — a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1990 — is a leading member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Its ten full-member institutions across Florida and Georgia compete in 24 championship sports. Under the leadership of Commissioner Dustin Wilke, The Sun Conference continues to raise the standard in collegiate athletics, offering student-athletes the opportunity to compete at a high level while pursuing academic and personal excellence.}

^{About Bricker Graydon}

^{Bricker Graydon is recognized by our 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. Bricker Graydon serves clients across the nation from nine offices across three states, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. For additional information, please visit brickergraydon.com.}