Brian Bark is an associate in the Newport Beach office of Irell & Manella LLP, and is a member of the firm's litigation and insurance workgroups.

Mr. Bark's insurance practice focuses on litigating complex first-party and third-party insurance coverage disputes. Mr. Bark also routinely reviews insurance programs, policy language, and insurance requirements in contracts. Mr. Bark has given numerous lectures on insurance law including, “Identifying and Using Insurance Coverage in Business Litigation” (presented at CEB, 2002). Mr. Bark's publications include EPL Insurance – Punitive Damages, Intentional Acts and Public Policy (Presented at Mealey's, 2002).

Bar & Court Admissions

• 2001, California
• 2001, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; U.S. District Court, Central District of California