Michael W. Davis

Chief of Staff

Board Staff

Michael W. Davis is Chief of Staff for the Division of Enforcement and Investigations.

Mr. Davis joined the PCAOB in late 2008 as an Assistant Director in the division. He has served as a Special Counsel to Chair Erica Y. Williams, and as Special Counsel to Robert E. Rice, Director, Division of Enforcement and Investigations.

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 B.A. in history from The King’s College, a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and a J.D. from Georgetown University.