Eva Davis & Laura Petroff Recognized by L.A. Biz’s Women of Influence Awards

Winston & Strawn partners Eva Davis and Laura Petroff were recognized by L.A. Biz’s Women of Influence Awards. The inaugural program honored 40 women business leaders in the Los Angeles area who stand out for their achievements in the marketplace and their commitment to community and mentoring.

Eva Davis is the chair of Winston & Strawn’s West Coast private equity group. For more than 20 years, Ms. Davis has advised her clients on U.S. and cross-border complex business transactions with a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions and private equity. In Ms. Davis’ profile, she discusses her career and what needs to happen for more women to succeed in business in the U.S. 

“For the women, take risks, stretch yourself further than you think possible and seize opportunities (even if you feel like you're not quite right or sufficiently experienced for that opportunity),” she said. “For the U.S. businesses, recognize that women can bring completely different perspectives and sets of skills to a board room or organization– that may not fit the ‘traditional’ resume of experience and success but that can propel a board and its organization to new heights.”

Laura Petroff is a labor and employment relations partner with more than 25 years of experience as a labor and employment litigator and counselor, representing major employers in all aspects of employment relations, including litigation and preventive counseling and guidance.

Ms. Petroff’s profile highlights her greatest career accomplishments, including her former role as managing partner of Winston & Strawn’s Los Angeles office, and her philosophy as a mentor and role model. She strives to be available, accessible, pro-active, and offer suggestions to build and develop mentees’ confidence in their own skills and abilities.