Ethics Policy
We endeavor to have our consultants, agents and affiliates obligate themselves to high ethical standards.
WHY WE TAKE IT SERIOUSLY
Ethics: The Heart of Our Approach
JL Powers and Associates endeavors to have our consultants, agents, and affiliates obligate themselves to high ethical standards.
Ethics at JL Powers and Associates
At JLPA, ethical conduct isn’t just a policy—it’s a core principle that guides every decision we make. Our commitment to integrity, transparency, and professionalism ensures we act in the best interests of our clients, our team, and the communities we serve.
Our Code of Ethics
Our Code of Ethics outlines the standards that all JLPA employees, consultants, and affiliates are expected to uphold. Key areas include:
Integrity and Accountability: We expect all our team members to act with honesty, avoid conflicts of interest, and take responsibility for their actions. When in doubt, seek guidance.
Confidentiality: Safeguarding client and company information is paramount. We commit to protecting sensitive information and ensuring data security.
Compliance with the Law: We adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards. Engaging in unlawful conduct is strictly prohibited.
Respect and Professionalism: We are dedicated to maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and professional environment, free from discrimination and harassment.
Reporting an Ethics Concern
If you have a concern about a potential ethics violation, we encourage you to report it via our Contact Form. We are committed to reviewing all reports thoroughly and taking appropriate action. We guarantee that there will be no retaliation against anyone who reports a concern in good faith.
Commitment to Continuous Improvement
Ethical conduct is a journey, not a destination. We regularly review and update our ethics policies to ensure they remain relevant and effective. JLPA provides ongoing ethics training and resources to help our team navigate complex situations with integrity.
ETHICS POLICY
JL Powers and Associates (“JLPA”) prides itself on lawful, ethical conduct by its employees, independent contractors, and those with which it associates. JLPA’s values involve avoiding conflicts of interests, honoring public service, maintaining confidentiality, and respecting the law. JLPA endeavors to have its consultants, agents and affiliates obligate themselves to the same high ethical standards. Nothing in these guidelines shall serve to modify the status of those independent contractors with whom JLPA is engaged. However, JLPA expects its consultants – and all those affiliated in any manner with JLPA – to hold themselves to these standards. In furtherance of that goal, JLPA will provide analysis and guidance to those navigating the areas of business and public ethics.
Public Service
While JLPA strongly encourages its employees and consultants to engage in public political affairs, participatin in public service may at time give rise to the need to analyze conflicts of interests. State and/or local regulations may require abstention from a decision where a conflict exists. Before participating in such a decision, the affected employee or consultant should seek advice of legal counsel from the public entity and from JLPA’s legal counsel. If abstention is warranted, it should be made clear that such conduct is to avoid even the appearance of a conflict of interest.
Lobbying Activities
Lobbying activities in Texas are strictly regulated and are limited to the legislative and executive branches of state government. However, local political subdivisions may have adopted their own ordinances, orders, or policies in governing paid advocacy at the local level. Any person representing JLPA should be aware of any such local regulations and should provide copies of the relevant standards to JLPA for analysis and compliance advice.