Sam Wood

Sam Wood is a professional with a diverse background in journalism and legal communications. He currently works as a Writer/Editor at Ballard Spahr LLP, an AMLAW 100 law firm.12 In this role, which he has held since March 2021, he focuses on editing and writing legal news alerts, particularly in areas such as Distressed Assets, CMBS, Derivatives, and the economy.1

Prior to his current position, Sam had an extensive career in journalism:

1. He was a Business reporter at the Philadelphia Inquirer from August 2017 to April 2021, covering topics like cannabis, fintech, big law, fraud, and emerging technologies.1

2. Before that, he served as a Health Reporter at the same publication from January 2016 to August 2017, winning a first-place award from the Society for Features Journalism for his blog portfolio.1

3. Sam also held roles as a Digital Editor/Reporter/Producer and Social Media Editor at the Philadelphia Inquirer between 2008 and 2016.1

Currently, Sam Wood is working as a Public Affairs Specialist for the United States Attorneys' Offices in Washington, D.C., a position he has held since July 2023.1

Throughout his career, Sam has demonstrated a commitment to continuous learning, earning numerous certifications from LinkedIn in areas such as 5G technology, behavioral finance, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and various aspects of business and marketing.1

Sam Wood is known for his award-winning journalism and his ability to cover complex topics in the business and legal sectors.12