Michael Wood

Michael Wood is an experienced legal professional specializing in commerce and compliance. Currently serving as the Sr. Director of Legal - Commerce at GoDaddy since December 2021, Michael previously worked at Expedia Group from 2007 to 2021, holding various roles including Sanctions Compliance Officer, Director of Legal for Payments and Trade Controls, and Senior Corporate Counsel. Throughout the tenure at Expedia Group, Michael managed trade controls compliance, negotiated payment agreements, and supported various business functions. Earlier in the career, Michael practiced at Cairncross & Hempelmann and Perkins Coie, focusing on corporate transactions and complex mergers. Michael holds a Juris Doctorate from Howard University School of Law and a degree in Communications from the University of Washington.