About Andreas A.
Andreas A — Borgeas is an attorney, politician, and academic based in Clovis, California. Admitted to the State Bar of California in 2000, he expanded his legal credentials by joining the District of Columbia Bar in 2001. His educational background is impressive—he earned a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center, a Master of Arts in Law from Harvard University. A Ph.D. in International Affairs from Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences. This diverse academic foundation gave him a unique perspective on legal and international issues.
Since 2007, Borgeas has been a faculty member at San Joaquin College of Law, where he teaches courses on international law and security affairs. His commitment to education is evident in his teaching style, which emphasizes practical applications of legal principles. Before his tenure at the college, he served as a judicial law clerk for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California. This experience provided him with valuable insights into the judicial process, which he later applied while practicing international law at Luce Forward, a prominent law firm. In 2018, Borgeas was elected to the California State Senate, where he represents the 8th district.
His legislative role has been marked by significant contributions—he served as Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee and Vice-Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee. These positions allowed him to influence key policy areas, particularly in agriculture and judicial matters. Additionally, he was appointed as a commissioner on the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, highlighting his expertise in international relations and economic policy. In 2023, Borgeas took on a new challenge as CEO of the Greece-Africa Power Interconnector project. This ambitious initiative aims to establish a transnational electricity interconnection between Greece and Egypt, promoting energy security and cooperation between the two regions. His leadership in this project supports his addressing global energy challenges and fostering international collaboration.
Residing in Fresno with his wife, Anna, and their two sons, Borgeas balances his professional responsibilities with family life. His memberships in both the District of Columbia Bar and the California State Bar further underscore his dedication to the legal profession. Through his multifaceted career, Andreas A. Borgeas continues to make significant contributions to law, politics, and academia, shaping policies that impact both local communities and international relations.
