Mr. Edward R. Torrence is active in the "Continuing Legal Education of the Bar" program, participating in more than 30 hours of continuing legal education each year, far in excess of the minimum continuing legal education required for active members of the California Bar Association. He is also a presenter of legal education material for other attorneys on a number of subjects related to military personnel and military justice.

Mr. Torrence has received a number of recognitions and awards for his professional accomplishments including a Navy Achievement Medal for Superior Performance of Professional Duties, Navy Commendation Medal for Outstanding Performance of Professional Duties, and San Diego County Bar Association Outstanding Service Award. He is also a recipient of the National Defense Service Medal and has been honored in Strathmore's Who's Who in America (1996.)

Through his family law practice Mr. Torrence provides volunteer service to the San Diego community. Voluntary service has been provided as Judge Pro Tem of the San Diego Superior Court, attorney for the Domestic Violence Project, attorney for the Family Law Facilitator, attorney for the Volunteer Lawyers of San Diego, attorney for the San Diego County Bar Association Law Day Program and mentor for the Pepperdine University School of Law Mentorship Program.