As Wyoming's first and only female Attorney General Gay Woodhouse has forged new pathways for women in the practice of law over the years. She also acted as an Assistant United States Attorney (1990-1995) handling both criminal and civil federal litigation. Her background in civil and criminal litigation is extensive. Since beginning her own law firm in 2001, she has expanded her breadth and knowledge of the law into many different areas of law. Her first priority is the client and providing the best advocacy possible for the client in whatever circumstance they find themselves.

She focused on the juror and providing recognition and appreciation for people who serve as jurors, including the development of a documentary called, The Wyoming Juror. She has also focused on the professional development of female attorneys and received the Equality Award in 2010.

Mrs. Woodhouse currently serves on the Judiciary Nominating Commission (2018-2022), Criminal Rules Committee for the United States District Court for the District of Wyoming, and as Chairman of the Criminal Justice Assistance Standing Committee for the District of Wyoming. She is the past president of the Wyoming State Bar (2007-2008) and served as a Bar Commissioner for Laramie County, First Judicial District (2002-2005). Mrs. Woodhouse also served as Laramie County Commissioner in 2009-2013 and as Chairman of the Board of Commissioners for Laramie County in 2012.

She is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, the United States District Court for the District of Wyoming, and has appeared in virtually every District Court for the State of Wyoming.