In November 2023, she was designated by Chief Justice John Roberts to serve as a judge of the United States Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review.

[5] From 1985 to 1986 she was the press secretary and later campaign advisor for Georgia Congressman Pat Swindall.

On January 7, 2007, President George W. Bush nominated Wood to serve as a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia, to a seat vacated by Dudley Hollingsworth Bowen Jr.[7][8] She was confirmed by the United States Senate on January 30, 2007,[9] and received her commission on February 8, 2007.

When Wood assumed that role, she became the first woman ever to serve as chief judge for the Southern District of Georgia.

[10][11] On November 1, 2023, she was designated by Chief Justice John Roberts to serve as a judge of the United States Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review.