Susan Butler Farkas
About Susan Butler Farkas
Susan Butler Farkas is the Head of Compliance and Ethics Investigations and Integrity Line at Bristol-Myers Squibb in New Jersey, with over 20 years of experience in legal and compliance roles.
Current Title and Role
Susan Butler Farkas is currently the Head Of Compliance And Ethics Investigations And Integrity Line at Bristol-Myers Squibb in New Jersey, United States. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing compliance and ethics investigations, ensuring that the company's integrity line operates effectively, and upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct within the organization.
Previous Roles at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Before her current role, Susan held several positions at Bristol-Myers Squibb. From 2017 to 2019, she worked in the R&D Legal department. Prior to that, she served as Senior Corporate Counsel for Litigation and Government Investigations from 2014 to 2017. She initially joined the company in 2012 as Senior Counsel for Litigation and Government Investigations, remaining in that position until 2014.
Past Experience at Mayer Brown
From 2002 to 2012, Susan worked as an Attorney at Mayer Brown in Chicago, Illinois. During her decade-long tenure at the law firm, she worked on high-profile legal cases, enhancing her expertise in litigation and government investigations.
Educational Background
Susan Butler Farkas holds a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Fordham University School of Law, where she studied from 1998 to 2001. She also achieved a Bachelor of Arts from Princeton University, completing her undergraduate studies between 1992 and 1996.
Early Career and Diverse Experience
Susan began her career as an Analyst in Debt Capital Markets at Merrill Lynch in New York from 1996 to 1998. She later served as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Thomas C. Platt at EDNY from 2001 to 2002. Her diverse experience includes both corporate and law firm environments, as well as a strong foundation in debt capital markets early in her career.