SEC Elevates Woodcock to Lead Enforcement, Vows Stronger Investor Protections
The Securities and Exchange Commission named David Woodcock Director of the Division of Enforcement, effective May 4, 2026, with Sam Waldon continuing as Acting Director until then. Woodcock, a former SEC director and current Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher partner, will lead more than 1,000 enforcement staff and steer cases that strengthen investor protection and market integrity, drawing on his SEC leadership background and governance expertise.