Face the Jury

In this episode of Face the Jury, Lloyd Bell is joined by Professor Michelle Mello, a leading scholar on medical malpractice, patient safety, and health law, for an evidence-based look at whether the medical liability system is actually working and what a better system could look like. Drawing on more than two decades of research, Professor Mello examines the strengths and shortcomings of the current malpractice system, from barriers that keep injured patients from receiving compensation to t...

In this episode of Face the Jury, Lloyd Bell is joined by a lawyer often described as the “king” of Texas medical malpractice, Jim Perdue, for a candid conversation on what it really takes to win in the courtroom. With more than 50 years of trial experience, Jim pulls back the curtain on the strategies that changed trial law. He makes it clear that juries don’t decide who makes the better argument, they decide which story they believe. From bold courtroom tactics to the role of creativ...

In this episode of Face the Jury, Lloyd Bell is joined by trial lawyer Adam Malone for a thoughtful and personal conversation about the experiences that shape great trial lawyers and what it takes to connect with a jury. Drawing on his upbringing in South Georgia and a career influenced by watching his father’s career, Adam shares lessons rooted in real courtroom experience. From trying difficult medical malpractice cases in challenging venues to developing his own voice as a lawyer, h...

In this episode of Face the Jury, Lloyd Bell is joined by one of the most accomplished trial lawyers in the country, Mark Mandell, for an interesting conversation on the mindset, strategy, and human psychology behind winning high-stakes cases. Drawing on more than five decades of courtroom experience, Mark takes a deeper dive into his case framing model, defining the powerful “I just can’t get over it” moments that shape cases—and showing how, while facts matter, it’s the perception of those...

In this episode of Face the Jury, Lloyd Bell is joined by longtime friend and fellow trial lawyer Render Freeman for a wide-ranging, deeply human conversation about what truly persuades and motivates juries. Drawing on decades of courtroom experience on both the defense and plaintiff sides, Render shares hard-learned lessons about credibility, storytelling, preparation, and the power of authentic client relationships. From childhood mock trials to high-stakes verdicts, this episode explores w...