US EditionSEC Names David Woodcock to Lead Enforcement Division
Woodcock, a former SEC regional leader, takes over a division that saw 18% of staff leave in fiscal 2025, according to a government report.
- The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission named David Woodcock, a lawyer at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, as its next enforcement director, effective May 4.
- Woodcock replaces Margaret Ryan, who resigned last month after six months; Ryan reportedly clashed with SEC Chairman Paul Atkins and other Republican appointees over enforcement direction.
- Under President Donald Trump, the SEC overhauled its enforcement program, dismissing high-profile cases against Coinbase and Binance; 18% of enforcement staff departed last fiscal year.
- Woodcock committed to lead with "professionalism and rigor" while executing the chairman's vision, as Atkins welcomed his return citing focus on misconduct harming investors.
- A former director of the SEC's Fort Worth Regional Office, Woodcock is well-known to staff; Jessica Magee, a former colleague, called him a "stabilizing force.
20 Articles
20 Articles
Former ExxonMobil lawyer David Woodcock named SEC’s next enforcement director
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has tapped David Woodcock, a Gibson Dunn lawyer and former agency official, to be its next enforcement director after the regulator's top cop abruptly quit last month.
SEC Taps Woodcock as New Enforcement Director
After the regulator's top cop abruptly quit last month, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has tapped David Woodcock, a Gibson Dunn lawyer and former agency official, to be its next enforcement director.
SEC appoints Gibson Dunn partner to lead enforcement division
The Securities and Exchange Commission has appointed David Woodcock, a partner at Gibson Dunn, to head its enforcement unit, according to a report by the FT. Woodcock previously led the SEC’s Fort Worth office, which faced criticism for its handling of the $7bn Allen Stanford Ponzi scheme. The appointment comes as SEC Chair Paul Atkins pursues a more business-friendly regulatory approach, scaling back aggressive enforcement programs from the Bid…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 67% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
