Biography

Mark A. Dessi has extensive experience representing domestic and foreign insurers in litigation matters and advising them on policies covering directors and officers liability, professional liability, errors and omissions, insurance companies, pension trusts (ERISA) and financial institutions.

Presentations & Publications

Mr. Dessi's presentations include:

• “The Ins and Outs of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act,” presented at the Sedgwick’s 2011 London Insurance Seminar Series. (London, England; May 17, 2011).
• "The Stock Options Backdating Scandal," presented at office of Sedgwick client (New York, NY; November 20, 2007).
• "The Investment Banking Industry: A 'Hot Bed' for Overtime and EPL Claims?", Sedgwick's 19th Annual London Insurance Seminar (London, England; October 18, 2006).

His publications include:

• "U.S. Supreme Court Closes the Door on Foreign Exchange Cases," co-author, Sedgwick’s Insurance Law Flash (June 30, 2010) .
• "FDIC Permitted to Stay Bank Failure Suit Until Certain FIRREA Remedies Are Exhausted," and "District Court Tackles What Constitutes 'Defense Costs' in D&O Claim," Sedgwick’s Insurance Law Update (January 2010).
• "No Insurer Payout for Improperly Pleaded CGL Claims," Sedgwick’s Insurance Law Update (June 2008).
• "No Coverage Equals No Duty to Defend Under Policy," Sedgwick’s Insurance Law Update (June 2007).
• "No Coverage for Settlement of NASD Arbitration Claim Where Wrongful Acts Occurred Prior to Retroactive Date," Sedgwick’s Insurance Law Update (June 2006).
• "The Misappropriation Theory of Securities Fraud: Its Days Are Numbered," 13 St. John's Journal of Legal Commentary 675 (1999).
  

Memberships & Honors

Mr. Dessi is a member of the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS).

While in law school, he was editor of the St. John's Journal of Legal Commentary.