Leading with purpose to advance equity and innovation across the business of law

As Executive Director of CLOC, Oyango leads the organization’s mission to transform the business and practice of law through innovation, collaboration, and community. Since joining CLOC in 2024, Oyango has partnered with the Board and volunteer leaders to define a bold strategic vision—one that empowers legal operations professionals worldwide to drive meaningful, lasting change.

A seasoned executive with nearly two decades of experience across legal, government, and nonprofit sectors, Oyango brings deep expertise in governance, advocacy, and organizational leadership. Before joining CLOC, he served as CEO and Executive Director of the California Lawyers Association (CLA) and its charitable foundation, and previously as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at the Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA). His leadership is marked by transparency, equity, and an unwavering commitment to developing people as much as organizations.

Beyond his executive work, Oyango is a Certified Association Executive, motivational speaker, and former law professor, dedicated to helping others lead with clarity and courage. A proud Buckeye, devoted father, and advocate for education and inclusion, he brings energy, empathy, and optimism to every room he enters—making him not just a leader, but a force for transformation across the legal and professional community.