About Us
Founded in 1988, Jeanne Lawson Associates (JLA) is a leading public involvement consulting firm in the Pacific Northwest. We are “public process specialists,” dedicated to building constructive two-way communication between government agencies and the communities affected by their planning and decision-making efforts.
At a time when the debate surrounding transportation planning, growth management, and resource protection is becoming increasingly complicated, JLA can help bridge the divide that often exists between agencies, stakeholders, and the general public. Whether the goal is to develop public infrastructure, adopt a master plan, establish a policy, or simply get people working together cooperatively, JLA’s expert staff can help ensure that the decision process meaningfully engages people and reflects community attitudes, concerns, and ideas.
JLA is a certified Women’s Business Enterprise and a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (Oregon #736), with similar certification in Washington, Idaho and Alaska. JLA maintains offices in Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA.