Ryan Wood practices in the firm’s Real Estate and Construction group focusing on construction and business litigation. Ryan has a record of success challenging public agencies in bidding and contract administration, achieving favorable results in bid protests and public contract litigation. In addition to his litigation practice, Ryan functions as outside general counsel for both construction and commercial entities, where he advises clients on a wide range of matters affecting the day-to-day operations of their businesses. Ryan also has experience in environmental litigation, appellate and writs, corporate law and intellectual property and licensing.

In addition to his legal practice, Ryan served in the United States Navy and Navy Reserve from 1993 to 2013. During his military career, Ryan deployed three times, including one deployment to the Al Anbar province of Iraq with the Navy Seabees in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Ryan served a number of roles, including the command Intelligence Chief for Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Eighteen, where he was responsible for threat assessment and mission planning.

Prior to joining Stoel Rives, Ryan served as Counsel for Downey Brand LLP.