Janet Mesrobian
About Janet Mesrobian
Janet Mesrobian serves as the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary at Syniti since 2020, bringing over twenty years of technology-related legal experience. She has held various legal positions at Pegasystems and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, and currently serves on the Alumni Board of Directors at Suffolk University Law School.
Current Role at Syniti
Janet Mesrobian serves as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary at Syniti since May 2020. In this role, she manages a global legal team and oversees corporate governance, international governance, and global employment law. Mesrobian collaborates with senior leadership to achieve business results while mitigating risks, emphasizing corporate compliance and data privacy.
Previous Experience at Pegasystems
Prior to her current position, Janet Mesrobian worked at Pegasystems for a total of ten years, holding various roles. She served as Director and Senior Counsel from 2005 to 2010, then as Associate General Counsel from 2010 to 2015, and finally as Deputy General Counsel from 2015 to 2020. During her tenure, she led a global legal team and gained extensive experience in corporate securities, SEC reporting, and corporate transactions.
Education and Legal Qualifications
Janet Mesrobian holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Arts and English from Tufts University. She furthered her education by obtaining a Juris Doctor degree from Suffolk University Law School. Her academic background provides a foundation for her extensive legal career, which spans over twenty years in technology-related legal matters.
Board Membership at Suffolk University Law School
In 2023, Janet Mesrobian joined the Board of Directors as President of the Alumni Board at Suffolk University Law School. In this capacity, she contributes to the governance and strategic direction of the alumni community, leveraging her legal expertise and experience to support the institution and its graduates.
Background in Corporate Compliance and Risk Management
Janet Mesrobian has a strong background in corporate compliance and risk management. She specializes in data privacy and has significant experience in contracts drafting and negotiation, especially in software licensing. Her expertise extends to intellectual property, litigation, and dispute resolution, making her a well-rounded legal professional in the technology sector.