Mr. Woodwell focuses his practice on securities enforcement, regulatory defense, government and independent investigations, and white-collar defense. He represents corporate and individual clients in regulatory enforcement investigations and litigation before the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and other federal and state securities and commerce agencies. Mr. Woodwell also provides expert witness services on securities issues in both state and federal court.
Prior to joining Clyde Snow, Mr. Woodwell served as the Director of the Utah Division of Securities for 10 years. During his tenure at the Division, Mr. Woodwell oversaw and litigated hundreds of complex enforcement investigations. Mr. Woodwell also various leadership roles for the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), including as Enforcement Section Chair, Ombudsman, and on the Board of Directors.
Before his service with the Division, Mr. Woodwell spent several years in Washington D.C. and overseas in the National Clandestine Service of the Central Intelligence Agency. He has also served as Associate General Counsel to the Utah State Legislature. Mr. Woodwell is also an Adjunct Professor at BYU’s J. Reuben Clark Law School, teaching a class on white-collar crime and securities fraud.
