Erica Turret helps clients tackle complicated statutory and constitutional questions in a variety of areas. She assists clients in navigating high-profile matters before trial and appellate courts, administrative agencies, and Congress. 

Erica supports the firm's proud tradition of addressing high-impact issues by serving as an Associate Co-Chair of the Organizational Values and Strategy Task Force. In this role, she advises educational institutions, foundations, nonprofit organizations, and companies on legal strategy, helping them review and fortify their diversity initiatives in an evolving landscape. A member of the National Association of College and University Attorneys, Erica is a core associate member of the firm’s Education practice. She assists colleges and universities with high-profile issues and disputes including those related to admissions, Title VI, Title IX, and free speech.

Erica maintains a robust pro bono practice, focusing on access to health care. She completed a pro bono fellowship at National Health Law Program (NHeLP). Erica continues to work closely with the organization, representing low-income Medicaid enrollees in high-profile litigation at all levels of the federal courts. 

Dr. Jessica Elmore, currently serving as the Senior Director of Cross-Cultural Learnings within CASE’s Opportunities and Inclusion Centerᵀᴹ (OIC), has made a profound impact in the field of educational advancement. In her role, she has been the driving force behind CASE’s first online DEIB course, "The Journey Starts with You: DEIB in Advancement," and has delivered tailored training programs through CASE@Campus. Jessica’s strategic vision has focused on developing training and content that upskills professionals, enhances job performance, and strengthens organizational culture, ultimately contributing to the growth of outreach and engagement with diverse alumni, donors, and stakeholders.

Before joining CASE, Jessica relocated from the Midwest, where she led community relationship building and engagement programming for diverse domestic and international alumni and students at the Kansas State University Alumni Association. Her accomplishments include raising over $600,000 from diverse donors and organizations, establishing a successful volunteer leaders board pipeline, and executing over 300 culturally affiliated events, earning national recognition and industry awards. Jessica also played a pivotal role as co-editor of the Association’s first diversity-devoted alumni magazine issue, and her ability to connect across campus entities led to successful collaborations with international programs, athletics, and campus administration.

With expertise in creating award-winning external programming and fostering relationships, Jessica is an interactive trainer and communicator. She excels in making complex concepts accessible and creating environments where individuals feel confident to navigate new spaces and contribute meaningfully. Her approach empowers participants to not only understand but also apply their knowledge in ways that drive real impact.

Level 1 - Early Career (acquire knowledge about the common core of the advancement function for new professionals and mid-career professionals transitioning into advancement)

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Level 2 - Emerging Early Career (develop technical, explicit knowledge in a chosen specialty and grow skills in the advancement competencies)

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Level 3 - Practicing/maturing Mid-Career (work on achieving fluency in all aspects of advancement and grow leadership skills and gain a deeper understanding of ethics)

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Level 4 - Senior/experienced Mid-Career (develop deep expertise in your discipline and your understanding of other disciplines)

Level 5 - Expert Seasoned Professional (develop an understanding of the role advancement plays in executing higher-level institutional strategy)

Level 6 - Leadership/Transforming Seasoned Professional (contribute with work that is more strategic than managerial and maintain a multidisciplinary understanding and portfolio)

Global and Cultural Competence
Working effectively with and for people from different geographies and cultural perspectives (Cultural intelligence, understanding bias, creating a safe work environment for all)

Integrity and Professionalism
Excellence in conduct representing oneself and one’s institution and the profession (Builds and maintains trust, ethical conduct, personal accountability, storytelling, effective communicator, presenter and facilitator)

Business and Financial Acumen
Understands the business situation and financial factors and takes responsibility for the best course of action (Data based decision making, financial fluency, institutional business knowledge, industry business knowledge)

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Industry/Sector Expertise
Focused upon knowledge and skills requisite to specific domains of practice within the profession (Fundraising, Constituent and Alumni Relations, Marketing and Communications, Public Affairs and Government Relations, Management, Advancement Services)

Relationship Building
Effectively utilizing interpersonal skills to build and maintain strong professional relationships between the organization and internal and external stakeholders (Effectively engage volunteers and stakeholders, consensus building, collaboration and teamwork, stewardship, negotiation, conflict resolution, proactive relationship development)

Emotional Intelligence
Recognizing emotions and understanding how they impact you and others to guide thinking and behavior (Active listening, self-awareness, empathy, social awareness, social skill)

✓

Strategic Thinking
Employs methods and processes to view a situation, assess factors, and create effective implementation plans with measurable results (Align strategy with action, critical thinking, innovative problem solving, change management, adaptability to complexity, strategic planning, understanding data and context, strategic stakeholder engagement)