Alberto Torrico

Alberto Torrico
Alberto Torrico
Member of the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board
In office May 13, 2008 – March 18, 2010
Majority Leader of the California Assembly
In office December 3, 2008 - March 18, 2010
Preceded by	Karen Bass
Succeeded by	Charles Calderon
Member of the California State Assembly from the 20th district
In office December 6, 2004 – November 30, 2010
Preceded by	John Dutra
Succeeded by	Bob Wieckowski
Personal details
Born	(1969-03-18) March 18, 1969 San Francisco, California
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Raquel Andrade-Torrico
Children	2

Alberto Torrico (born March 18, 1969) is an American politician who was elected to the California State Assembly in 2004. He served for six years, including two years as Majority Leader.

During his three terms in Sacramento, Alberto served as Chair of the Public Employee Retirement and Social Security Committee, charged with oversight of the pension funds, CALPERS and CALSTRS. He also chaired the Governmental Organization Committee.

In the California Democratic primary of 2010, Alberto ran unsuccessfully for Attorney General.

After being termed out of office, Torrico was appointed to the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board in January 2011. Prior to his legislative tenure, Alberto served as a council member for three years in the East Bay community of Newark.

Early life and education

Torrico's parents immigrated from Bolivia. His mother has Japanese descent.

Torrico attended Irvington High School in Fremont, California. Torrico earned his Bachelor of Science degree in political science from Santa Clara University. He went on to earn a J.D. from University of California, Hastings College of Law.

Legal career

Torrico was admitted to the California State Bar in 1996. His career began as a policy aide for Santa Clara County Supervisor Ron Gonzales. He specialized in labor law at Weinberg, Roger & Rosenfield in Oakland and Los Angeles, taught labor and employment law at San Jose City College, and served as senior assistant counsel at the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority in San Jose. In 2001, he opened a private law practice in Fremont.

Public service

Newark City Council

Torrico was elected to the Newark City Council in 2001 and later served as Vice-Mayor of Newark.

California State Assembly

Torrico was elected to the California state Assembly in 2004 to succeed termed-out John Dutra. In his second term Torrico was appointed Chair of the Governmental Organization Committee. Torrico was later named Director for Majority Affairs.