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In this episode of Subro Sessions, titled "Common Roadblocks for New Subrogation Professionals: Late Referrals," associates Aditya Shukla and Zachariah Sigda discuss practical strategies for moving subrogation investigations forward when key evidence is missing, the loss scene is compromised, or claim contacts have gone silent. Drawing on real-world fire and water loss claims, they share creative ways to uncover information, identify potential sources of liability, and keep recovery efforts on track despite a late start. Tune in for actionable tips that can help subrogation professionals maximize recovery opportunities when a file arrives behind the curve.

In the latest episode of Subro Sessions, Matt Ferrie, Gus Sara and Lian Skaf, Partners in the Subrogation Practice Group, continue their new "Top 5" series with their top five best practices for "Things We Would Like to See Our Experts Do at a Joint Site Inspection." The episode highlights the importance of providing concise summaries before processing a scene, sharing vetted facts, maintaining professionalism when adverse parties are present and fostering effective communication throughout the inspection process. Subrogation professionals will gain practical insights that can help experts and legal teams work more effectively together, preserve critical evidence and support stronger recovery outcomes.

In the latest episode of Subro Sessions, Matt Ferrie, Gus Sara and Lian Skaf, Partners in the Subrogation Practice Group, debut a new series for the podcast, called "Top 5." This episode features their top five best practices for Things We Would Like to See from Experts at the Initial Site Inspection. The episode covers fire scene investigations, communications, methodologies, professionalism and effective collaboration with legal teams. Subrogation professionals will hear practical insights that can help investigators strengthen their scene inspections and support stronger outcomes.

The latest episode of Subro Sessions' "Getting to Know Subro" series, hosted by Partner Lian Skaf, features Marcia Richards, Counsel in the White and Williams Subrogation Department. Originally from England, Marcia brings a global perspective to her practice. In the episode, they discuss her journey into the #subrogation field—from starting as a paralegal to serving as a law clerk to the former Chair of the Subrogation Department—while attending law school as an evening student. She also shares her experiences serving on two committees at the firm today.

Matt Ferrie, Partner in the Subrogation Practice Group, hosts this Subro Sessions episode, "What an Expert Wants, What an Expert Needs," featuring guest J. Pablo Ross, an engineer and fire origin-and-cause investigator with Ross Engineers. In part two of this two-part series, Matt and Pablo explore the essential elements of drafting comprehensive investigative reports and final reports and highlight proven strategies subrogation attorneys can use to prepare experts for deposition testimony.

Matt Ferrie, Partner in the Subrogation Practice Group, hosts this Subro Sessions episode, "What an Expert Wants, What an Expert Needs," featuring guest J. Pablo Ross, an engineer and fire origin-and-cause investigator with Ross Engineers. In this part one of a two-part series, Matt and Pablo discuss best practices in expert retention and the essential steps subrogation attorneys can take to support effective and successful investigations—from the initial assignment through interactions with insureds and witnesses and the coordination of joint site inspections.

In the most recent episode of Subro Sessions, "Getting to Know Subro" series, Lian Skaf, Partner and host, interviews Matt Ferrie, Partner, who shares tales from his early career and transition to the Subrogation Department at White and Williams LLP. In addition to offering advice along the way to those interested in pursuing the field, Matt also tells stories about his training in boxing and passing on the love of the sport to his family.

This episode of the Subro Sessions podcast, hosted by David Huberman, Partner, covers the legal measure of property damages to real and personal property, including the legal framework for measuring and proving property damages, diminution in value versus cost of repair, evidentiary requirements and experts, and practical tips and suggestions for subrogation professionals when analyzing the recoverability of property damages.

This episode of the Subro Sessions podcast, "Pursuing a Spread Theory," is hosted by Ron Pingitore, Partner, and Ryan Bennett, Associate. This episode discusses the topic of the applicability of pursuing a spread theory when dealing with a fire loss in subrogation claims. While pursuing a spread theory is more complicated due to added layers of investigation and discovery, it could be the second bite at the apple for recovery.

White and Williams has one of the longest-standing Subrogation Practices in the nation. This series of the Subro Sessions podcast entitled "Getting to Know Subro," is hosted by Lian Skaf, Partner. In the most recent episode, Lian interviews Bill Schmidt, Senior Partner, who will be retiring at the end of August after a 40+ year career practicing law. Bill shares how he plans to spend retirement, his love of basketball and how he started his career, along with tips for subrogation attorneys.

White and Williams has one of the longest-standing Subrogation Practices in the nation. This series of the Subro Sessions podcast, entitled "Getting to Know Subro," is hosted by Partner, Lian Skaf. In this episode, Lian interviews Associate, Katherine Dempsey, a member of the Subrogation Department, to discuss how she chose the area of Subrogation law to launch her legal career, her focus on family, and how she spends time out of the office sharing cooking tips and recipes on her "Finsta" account.

This episode of the Subro Sessions podcast, "The Lease Says What? A Closer Look at the Sutton Doctrine in Michigan," is hosted by Katherine Dempsey, Melissa Kenney and Zachariah Sigda, Associates. This episode discusses the topic of the applicability of the Sutton Doctrine in states where this law is viewed on a case-by-case basis for subrogation claims related to property damage matters involving landlords and tenants.

This episode of the Subro Sessions podcast, the second in the two-part series entitled: "Speak Now or Forever Sign That Release - Part 2," is hosted by Gus Sara and Lian Skaf, Partners. This episode discusses the topic of subrogation releases including guidance on writing indemnification provisions, what constitutes a valid subrogation claim by a carrier, and how to limit exposure while ensuring fairness and protection for all parties involved.

This episode of the Subro Sessions podcast, the first of a two-part series entitled: "Speak Now or Forever Sign That Release - Part 1," is hosted by Gus Sara and Lian Skaf, Partners. This episode discusses the topic of subrogation settlement releases including guidance for the parties that draft the releases, obstacles that subrogation professionals typically run into, inclusion of the insured as a signatory and suggestions on specific language to use in the settlement process.

White and Williams has one of the longest-standing Subrogation Practices in the nation. This series of the Subro Sessions podcast, entitled "Getting to Know Subro," is hosted by Lian Skaf, Partner. In this episode, Lian interviews Chris Konzelmann, Partner and Chair of the Subrogation Department, to discuss his 35 years with the firm while volunteering as a fire captain in Moorestown, New Jersey.