Swearer Center for Public Service

Leslie “Lloyd” Mullings Ocean is an advocate for public service and community. Lloyd currently serves as Special Assistant Attorney General at the Rhode Island Department of the Attorney General (RIAG). In this capacity, he is responsible for supporting the Criminal Division’s administration of justice within the State of Rhode Island. 

Prior to joining the RIAG’s Office, Lloyd worked as an Associate at the law firm Goodwin Procter LLP where he focused on business law matters, particularly: capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and real estate.  At Goodwin he devoted a significant amount of time to Pro Bono matters with an emphasis on assisting neighborhood businesses, members of the LGBT community and veterans.

As a US Army Officer, Lloyd has traveled across the world supporting the execution of large-scale logistics projects while connecting with and learning from an array of people and cultures. He has also worked to advance policy as a law clerk with the United States Senate Committee on Finance.

Lloyd holds a law degree from Boston College Law School and a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Boston University Questrom School of Business. In his spare time, he enjoys raw bars, sharpening his language skills and good company.