Alberto Torrico (20)

Alberto Torrico is a Democratic politician and lobbyist who previously served as a California State Assemblymember representing the 20th District , covering the Southeast Bay area of San Francisco. He held the position of Assembly Majority Leader from 2001 to 2010 and was the first California legislator to serve in both the Latino Caucus and the Asian Pacific Islander Caucus, which he chaired for two years. After leaving office, he transitioned to private practice as an attorney and lobbyist, representing clients such as the State Coalition of Probation Organizations, Airlines for America, AT&T, and others; he remains active in politics as a special advisor to the Chicano/Latino Caucus of the California Democratic Party and a board member of the Bob Moretti Scholarship Foundation. Notable campaigns include a run for Attorney General, where he received about 9,742 votes.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Specific details on formal education are not detailed in available records; Torrico is noted as an attorney in private practice.
• Political Experience:
  • California State Assemblymember for District 20 .
  • Assembly Majority Leader .
  • Chair, Asian Pacific Islander Caucus .
  • Candidate for California Attorney General .
  • Current: Lobbyist testifying on bills ; advisor to Democratic Party caucuses.