Senior Staff

Board Staff

Michael W. Davis

Special Counsel to Chair Erica Y. Williams

Board Staff

Michael W. Davis is Special Counsel to Chair Erica Y. Williams and advises her on all matters that come before the Board.

Mr. Davis joined the PCAOB in late 2008 as an Assistant Director in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations. He has also served as the Head of the Survey Subgroup for the Enforcement Working Group of the International Forum of Independent Audit Regulators, of which the PCAOB is a member.

Prior to joining the PCAOB, Mr. Davis was a Senior Trial Attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice, Tax Division, where he litigated tax controversy matters in federal district and bankruptcy courts throughout the United States.

Mr. Davis earned a Bachelor of Arts from The King’s College, where he graduated summa cum laude. He holds a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, where he graduated cum laude. He also received his Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University.

Divisions

Enforcement and Investigations

Michael W. Davis

Special Counsel to Chair Erica Y. Williams

Board Staff

Michael W. Davis is Special Counsel to Chair Erica Y. Williams and advises her on all matters that come before the Board.

Mr. Davis joined the PCAOB in late 2008 as an Assistant Director in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations. He has also served as the Head of the Survey Subgroup for the Enforcement Working Group of the International Forum of Independent Audit Regulators, of which the PCAOB is a member.

Prior to joining the PCAOB, Mr. Davis was a Senior Trial Attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice, Tax Division, where he litigated tax controversy matters in federal district and bankruptcy courts throughout the United States.

Mr. Davis earned a Bachelor of Arts from The King’s College, where he graduated summa cum laude. He holds a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, where he graduated cum laude. He also received his Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University.

Registration and Inspections

Michael W. Davis

Special Counsel to Chair Erica Y. Williams

Board Staff

Michael W. Davis is Special Counsel to Chair Erica Y. Williams and advises her on all matters that come before the Board.

Mr. Davis joined the PCAOB in late 2008 as an Assistant Director in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations. He has also served as the Head of the Survey Subgroup for the Enforcement Working Group of the International Forum of Independent Audit Regulators, of which the PCAOB is a member.

Prior to joining the PCAOB, Mr. Davis was a Senior Trial Attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice, Tax Division, where he litigated tax controversy matters in federal district and bankruptcy courts throughout the United States.

Mr. Davis earned a Bachelor of Arts from The King’s College, where he graduated summa cum laude. He holds a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, where he graduated cum laude. He also received his Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University.

Offices

Administration

Michael W. Davis

Special Counsel to Chair Erica Y. Williams

Board Staff

Michael W. Davis is Special Counsel to Chair Erica Y. Williams and advises her on all matters that come before the Board.

Mr. Davis joined the PCAOB in late 2008 as an Assistant Director in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations. He has also served as the Head of the Survey Subgroup for the Enforcement Working Group of the International Forum of Independent Audit Regulators, of which the PCAOB is a member.

Prior to joining the PCAOB, Mr. Davis was a Senior Trial Attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice, Tax Division, where he litigated tax controversy matters in federal district and bankruptcy courts throughout the United States.

Mr. Davis earned a Bachelor of Arts from The King’s College, where he graduated summa cum laude. He holds a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, where he graduated cum laude. He also received his Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University.

Chief Auditor

Michael W. Davis

Special Counsel to Chair Erica Y. Williams

Board Staff

Michael W. Davis is Special Counsel to Chair Erica Y. Williams and advises her on all matters that come before the Board.

Mr. Davis joined the PCAOB in late 2008 as an Assistant Director in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations. He has also served as the Head of the Survey Subgroup for the Enforcement Working Group of the International Forum of Independent Audit Regulators, of which the PCAOB is a member.

Prior to joining the PCAOB, Mr. Davis was a Senior Trial Attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice, Tax Division, where he litigated tax controversy matters in federal district and bankruptcy courts throughout the United States.

Mr. Davis earned a Bachelor of Arts from The King’s College, where he graduated summa cum laude. He holds a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, where he graduated cum laude. He also received his Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University.

Chief Hearing Officer

Michael W. Davis

Special Counsel to Chair Erica Y. Williams

Board Staff

Michael W. Davis is Special Counsel to Chair Erica Y. Williams and advises her on all matters that come before the Board.

Mr. Davis joined the PCAOB in late 2008 as an Assistant Director in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations. He has also served as the Head of the Survey Subgroup for the Enforcement Working Group of the International Forum of Independent Audit Regulators, of which the PCAOB is a member.

Prior to joining the PCAOB, Mr. Davis was a Senior Trial Attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice, Tax Division, where he litigated tax controversy matters in federal district and bankruptcy courts throughout the United States.

Mr. Davis earned a Bachelor of Arts from The King’s College, where he graduated summa cum laude. He holds a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, where he graduated cum laude. He also received his Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University.

Communications and Engagement

Michael W. Davis

Special Counsel to Chair Erica Y. Williams

Board Staff

Michael W. Davis is Special Counsel to Chair Erica Y. Williams and advises her on all matters that come before the Board.

Mr. Davis joined the PCAOB in late 2008 as an Assistant Director in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations. He has also served as the Head of the Survey Subgroup for the Enforcement Working Group of the International Forum of Independent Audit Regulators, of which the PCAOB is a member.

Prior to joining the PCAOB, Mr. Davis was a Senior Trial Attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice, Tax Division, where he litigated tax controversy matters in federal district and bankruptcy courts throughout the United States.

Mr. Davis earned a Bachelor of Arts from The King’s College, where he graduated summa cum laude. He holds a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, where he graduated cum laude. He also received his Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University.

Data, Security, and Technology

Michael W. Davis

Special Counsel to Chair Erica Y. Williams

Board Staff

Michael W. Davis is Special Counsel to Chair Erica Y. Williams and advises her on all matters that come before the Board.

Mr. Davis joined the PCAOB in late 2008 as an Assistant Director in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations. He has also served as the Head of the Survey Subgroup for the Enforcement Working Group of the International Forum of Independent Audit Regulators, of which the PCAOB is a member.

Prior to joining the PCAOB, Mr. Davis was a Senior Trial Attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice, Tax Division, where he litigated tax controversy matters in federal district and bankruptcy courts throughout the United States.

Mr. Davis earned a Bachelor of Arts from The King’s College, where he graduated summa cum laude. He holds a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, where he graduated cum laude. He also received his Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University.

Economic and Risk Analysis

Michael W. Davis

Special Counsel to Chair Erica Y. Williams

Board Staff

Michael W. Davis is Special Counsel to Chair Erica Y. Williams and advises her on all matters that come before the Board.

Mr. Davis joined the PCAOB in late 2008 as an Assistant Director in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations. He has also served as the Head of the Survey Subgroup for the Enforcement Working Group of the International Forum of Independent Audit Regulators, of which the PCAOB is a member.

Prior to joining the PCAOB, Mr. Davis was a Senior Trial Attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice, Tax Division, where he litigated tax controversy matters in federal district and bankruptcy courts throughout the United States.

Mr. Davis earned a Bachelor of Arts from The King’s College, where he graduated summa cum laude. He holds a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, where he graduated cum laude. He also received his Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University.

Enterprise Risk Management

Michael W. Davis

Special Counsel to Chair Erica Y. Williams

Board Staff

Michael W. Davis is Special Counsel to Chair Erica Y. Williams and advises her on all matters that come before the Board.

Mr. Davis joined the PCAOB in late 2008 as an Assistant Director in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations. He has also served as the Head of the Survey Subgroup for the Enforcement Working Group of the International Forum of Independent Audit Regulators, of which the PCAOB is a member.

Prior to joining the PCAOB, Mr. Davis was a Senior Trial Attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice, Tax Division, where he litigated tax controversy matters in federal district and bankruptcy courts throughout the United States.

Mr. Davis earned a Bachelor of Arts from The King’s College, where he graduated summa cum laude. He holds a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, where he graduated cum laude. He also received his Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University.

General Counsel

Michael W. Davis

Special Counsel to Chair Erica Y. Williams

Board Staff

Michael W. Davis is Special Counsel to Chair Erica Y. Williams and advises her on all matters that come before the Board.

Mr. Davis joined the PCAOB in late 2008 as an Assistant Director in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations. He has also served as the Head of the Survey Subgroup for the Enforcement Working Group of the International Forum of Independent Audit Regulators, of which the PCAOB is a member.

Prior to joining the PCAOB, Mr. Davis was a Senior Trial Attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice, Tax Division, where he litigated tax controversy matters in federal district and bankruptcy courts throughout the United States.

Mr. Davis earned a Bachelor of Arts from The King’s College, where he graduated summa cum laude. He holds a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, where he graduated cum laude. He also received his Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University.

Internal Oversight and Performance Assurance

Michael W. Davis

Special Counsel to Chair Erica Y. Williams

Board Staff

Michael W. Davis is Special Counsel to Chair Erica Y. Williams and advises her on all matters that come before the Board.

Mr. Davis joined the PCAOB in late 2008 as an Assistant Director in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations. He has also served as the Head of the Survey Subgroup for the Enforcement Working Group of the International Forum of Independent Audit Regulators, of which the PCAOB is a member.

Prior to joining the PCAOB, Mr. Davis was a Senior Trial Attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice, Tax Division, where he litigated tax controversy matters in federal district and bankruptcy courts throughout the United States.

Mr. Davis earned a Bachelor of Arts from The King’s College, where he graduated summa cum laude. He holds a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, where he graduated cum laude. He also received his Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University.

International Affairs

Michael W. Davis

Special Counsel to Chair Erica Y. Williams

Board Staff

Michael W. Davis is Special Counsel to Chair Erica Y. Williams and advises her on all matters that come before the Board.

Mr. Davis joined the PCAOB in late 2008 as an Assistant Director in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations. He has also served as the Head of the Survey Subgroup for the Enforcement Working Group of the International Forum of Independent Audit Regulators, of which the PCAOB is a member.

Prior to joining the PCAOB, Mr. Davis was a Senior Trial Attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice, Tax Division, where he litigated tax controversy matters in federal district and bankruptcy courts throughout the United States.

Mr. Davis earned a Bachelor of Arts from The King’s College, where he graduated summa cum laude. He holds a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, where he graduated cum laude. He also received his Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University.

Investor Advocate

Michael W. Davis

Special Counsel to Chair Erica Y. Williams

Board Staff

Michael W. Davis is Special Counsel to Chair Erica Y. Williams and advises her on all matters that come before the Board.

Mr. Davis joined the PCAOB in late 2008 as an Assistant Director in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations. He has also served as the Head of the Survey Subgroup for the Enforcement Working Group of the International Forum of Independent Audit Regulators, of which the PCAOB is a member.

Prior to joining the PCAOB, Mr. Davis was a Senior Trial Attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice, Tax Division, where he litigated tax controversy matters in federal district and bankruptcy courts throughout the United States.

Mr. Davis earned a Bachelor of Arts from The King’s College, where he graduated summa cum laude. He holds a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, where he graduated cum laude. He also received his Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University.

Secretary

Michael W. Davis

Special Counsel to Chair Erica Y. Williams

Board Staff

Michael W. Davis is Special Counsel to Chair Erica Y. Williams and advises her on all matters that come before the Board.

Mr. Davis joined the PCAOB in late 2008 as an Assistant Director in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations. He has also served as the Head of the Survey Subgroup for the Enforcement Working Group of the International Forum of Independent Audit Regulators, of which the PCAOB is a member.

Prior to joining the PCAOB, Mr. Davis was a Senior Trial Attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice, Tax Division, where he litigated tax controversy matters in federal district and bankruptcy courts throughout the United States.

Mr. Davis earned a Bachelor of Arts from The King’s College, where he graduated summa cum laude. He holds a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, where he graduated cum laude. He also received his Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University.