Gibson Dunn Partner Takes Top Enforcement Role at SEC

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By Nicola M White

April 8, 2026 at 5:25 PM UTC

Updated on

April 8, 2026 at 6:56 PM UTC

A former Securities and Exchange Commission official will return to the agency next month to take the top enforcement job following the sudden resignation of the previous director.

David Woodcock, a partner at law firm Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, will start May 4, the agency said Wednesday. Acting Enforcement Director Sam Waldon will continue in the role until then.