Mr. Rice is LACERA’s principal legal advisor. He oversees the Legal Division, which includes attorneys and other professional staff specializing in benefits, healthcare, and tax matters; investments and commercial transactions; disability and disability litigation; employment; and other litigation and legal issues relevant to LACERA’s administration of the system.
Mr. Rice advises LACERA’s Board of Retirement, Board of Investments, management, and staff on legal, compliance, and governance issues. He provides legal advice during Board meetings; directs litigation and legal document preparation; coordinates and oversees work of outside counsel; administratively supports LACERA’s ethics and compliance program; and supports the Chief Executive Officer and executive team on complex legal issues and special assignments.
Mr. Rice has practiced law for over 45 years, including more than 25 years representing county retirement systems. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Occidental College and a Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School.
