Erika R. Adams is a Research Associate in the Washington, DC, office of Bentz Whaley Flessner where she researches and develops information for development planning in a wide variety of applications for clients. She conducts peer comparisons and benchmarking, develops and administers constituent surveys, and provides analysis and synthesis of philanthropic and economic information for feasibility and strategic studies.

Prior to joining the firm, she served as a legal assistant for an intellectual property firm in Atlanta, Georgia. She also performed legal research for a business solutions firm assisting in various aspects of litigation. In addition, Ms. Adams has held positions with the Superior Court of the District of Columbia assisting the Honorable Judge Alprin, the United States Attorneys Office for the Southern District of Georgia assisting the Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee Chairman, and the Department of Revenue for the State of Georgia.

Ms. Adams is a member of Phi Delta Phi Honors Society and the Mortar Board National Honors Society, as well as alumni of Kappa Delta Sorority. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from the University of Georgia and is obtaining her Juris Doctorate from the University of the District of Columbia.