ECLS PROUDLY SPEAKS ITS CUSTOMERS' LANGUAGE, as we are well versed in our areas of expertise and have earned our client's trust.

ELECTIONS
The need for focused and readily available elections consulting and legal advice is at an all time high.  Rapidly changing federal and state mandates, voting equipment standards and increased emphasis on elections security by federal, state, and local policymakers have made the need for focused and accessible election services and legal advice greater than ever before.  

ETHICS
Facilitating the awareness of ethical principles, rules and obligations is essential to the successful operations of public and private sector organizations. Introducing new employees to ethical obligations and maintaining compliance for existing employees is critical. 

CYBER AND IT SUPPORT
Identifying and protecting general office systems and assets and the election technology systems used to conduct elections is vital to securing the vote. ECLS focuses exclusively on understanding the operational implications of federal and state election laws nationwide. We have developed unique expertise in this challenging arena. As former election officials, we understand the daily operating issues leading up to an election as well as the protocols for Election Day management.

NONPROFIT GOVERNANCE
Supporting the development of organizational and leadership strategies related to Board governance, operational logistics, and regulatory compliance. Supporting outreach and public relations activities to foster organizational growth, including supporting funding activities through grant management, funding development, and audit management. 

​HOW WE OPERATE
ECLS supplements your existing expertise and efforts by serving as an additional resource to your daily operations.  
Through a reasonable monthly retainer or project based fee, ECLS will provide subject matter expertise to your organization.
Call today for a free consultation.

​Clifford D. Tatum, Principal and Operator of ECLS, ​is a practicing attorney and executive manager. He ​has served as an Elections Administrator, Legal Advisor, Chief Information Security Officer, and Executive Manager for over 23 years within state, local, and federal government. Tatum’s consulting work includes supporting state and local election officials and providing operational and governing support to nonprofit and public organizations. Tatum has 

• Managed multimillion-dollar budgets and human capital development at every level of government, and nongovernmental organizations including managing multiple divisions enterprise wide;
• Administered legal, administrative and regulatory compliance;
• Advised presidential appointees, elected officials, and career employees on policy and procedural matters;
• Prepared written advisories, legal memoranda, and legislative testimony for governing bodies and oversight committees;
• Developed training programs for adult poll workers and election officials and facilitated employee cross training in agency operations and compliance.  

Tatum has served as an active trial attorney and as a Deputy Solicitor General for the City of East Point, Georgia. Tatum is an alumnus of Thomas M. Cooley Law School and a graduate from Guilford College Greensboro, North Carolina with a degree in Administration of Justice. 

Tatum is currently "Of Counsel" to TheWeemsFirm.com in Atlanta Georgia.  

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