Gibson Dunn Partner Takes Top Enforcement Role at SEC (1)

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.

“I am incredibly pleased to have David rejoin the SEC at this critical time, as we continue to focus on the types of misconduct that inflict the greatest harm to investors,” Chairman Paul Atkins said in a statement.

Woodcock ...