Wood Smith Henning & Berman is pleased to announce that Thomas Fama, a respected attorney in the field of construction law, will speak at the 2025 CLM Construction Conference, taking place September 17-19 in San Diego, California.
As a premier event bringing together construction, insurance, and risk management professionals, the CLM Construction Conference offers a robust platform for industry leaders to share insights, best practices, and legal perspectives. Fama will co-present with Thomas Gesner- Vice President Applied Claims Group, Walter Nelson- Claims Manager TSIB, and Mark Van Wonterghem- Principal B2R Consulting Group. The session is titled, "Do you Really Want to Hurt Me? The Dos and Don'ts of Construction Site Safety" which will take place on September 18th from 1:00-2:00 p.m.
In the collaborative session, Fama and his industry colleagues will guide attendees through the professional investigation process- from initial accident analysis to drawing fact-based conclusions. The session is designed to provide a clear, structured approach to claim evaluation, emphasizing fairness, thoroughness, and compliance with safety standards.
"Our goal is to demystify what goes into an incident investigation," commented Fama. "Whether you're an insurer, a legal advisor, or construction professional, understanding how to evaluate incidents accurately and ethically is essential to risk management and maintaining legal integrity."
The CLM Construction Conference is recognized as the leading event of its kind, drawing professionals from around the country to engage in cutting-edge education and valuable networking.
For more information or to register for the event please visit: https://events.theclm.org/event/Construction25/summary.
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