Edward Torpoco
About Edward Torpoco
Edward Torpoco is the VP & Deputy General Counsel at Rover.com, with extensive experience in legal functions across various high-profile roles, including positions at Walmart, eBay, and the U.S. Department of Justice.
Title
Edward Torpoco serves as the Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Rover.com, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the legal department's daily operations and managing various legal functions including intellectual property matters, international legal support, and departmental budget.
Current Role at Rover.com
At Rover.com, Edward Torpoco oversees intellectual property matters, including patents and trademarks, and manages the international legal support team. His responsibilities also include handling international business and labor matters and ensuring the legal department operates efficiently by monitoring its budget and performance metrics. He joined the company in 2022, bringing a wealth of experience from previous positions in prominent companies and legal institutions.
Previous Experience at Walmart
Before joining Rover.com, Edward Torpoco worked at Walmart in key legal roles. From 2021 to 2022, he served as Managing Counsel, Technology Transactions & Product in San Bruno, California. Prior to that, he was the Director of eCommerce Regulatory Compliance in the same location from 2020 to 2021. His time at Walmart equipped him with extensive experience in managing legal functions related to technology transactions, regulatory compliance, and product development.
Background in Judiciary and Federal Prosecution
Edward Torpoco has a robust background in the judiciary and federal prosecution. He served as a Superior Court Judge at the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, from 2014 to 2020. Before that, he was an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California from 2002 to 2006 and a Trial Attorney in the Public Integrity Section of the U.S. Department of Justice from 2000 to 2002. His roles in these positions demonstrated his capability to handle high-profile cases under intense public scrutiny.
Education and Academic Background
Edward Torpoco holds a JD from Harvard Law School, which he obtained between 1995 and 1998. He also completed his undergraduate studies at Georgetown University, earning a BSFS in International Politics from 1992 to 1995. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his subsequent illustrious career in law and public service.