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 why the most powerful trial moments aren’t scripted and why juries respond most to truth, trust, and humanity.

Listen as we discuss:

• Why juries start out skeptical of lawyers and how credibility is earned through authenticity, not theatrics
• How deep client relationships and unscripted storytelling create the most powerful moments in trial
• What decades of wins, losses, and lessons reveal about how juries actually decide cases

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In this episode of Face the Jury, we take listeners inside the emergency room to explore how split-second decisions, communication breakdowns, and system failures can change lives forever. We’re joined by Dr. Daniel Green, a veteran emergency room physician who has spent more than two decades treating patients in rural hospitals and trauma settings. He offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at what juries never see inside the ER. 
 
Listen today as we discuss:

• What really happens during an ER shift, and how physicians triage life-and-death decisions
• How communication failures and system errors contribute to medical malpractice cases
• The right—and wrong—ways doctors deliver devastating news to patients and families

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Welcome to Season Six of Face the Jury!

To kick off this season, we are joined by former juror Angela Banks-Spain, a longtime Gwinnett County resident, CDC public health professional, and now a two-time medical malpractice juror. Angela offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at what it’s really like to sit on a complex med mal trial.

Listen as we discuss:

• What stood out most to the jury during testimony and closing arguments
• How expert credibility, clear communication, and strong visuals shaped the verdict
• The intense deliberation process and how the jury reached a multimillion-dollar award

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In this Season 5 finale episode of Face the Jury, Lloyd Bell shares the heartbreaking story of a 10-year-old girl who suffered severe facial burns after a preventable surgical fire broke out during a routine eyelid procedure. What should have been a simple outpatient operation turned into a traumatic medical emergency, one made worse by altered medical records. Listen today as we discuss:

• What a "never event" is and why surgical fires still happen
• The critical system failures that lead to these types of errors 
• The importance of listening to your instincts and investigating 

This case is a powerful reminder of why accountability, communication, and patient safety protocols matter, especially when lives and futures are at stake.

Welcome back to Part 2 of this two-part episode, where we continue our conversation with Dillon Diamond, a former juror in the case of Tim Jenkins v. Dr. Max Steuer, Dr. Richard Amerson, and Northside Emergency Associates, P.C. Dillon shared what it was like to be selected as a juror and the challenges of reaching a unanimous verdict in complex cases. Now, we go even deeper into the jury deliberation process as Dillon takes us behind closed doors of the jury room.

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In this two-part episode of Face the Jury, we’re doing something that has rarely—if ever—been done on a legal podcast. We’re going behind the scenes of a 3-week-long medical malpractice trial and talking with a juror about his perspective on the whole process. We’re joined by Dillon Diamond, a high school languages teacher in the Fulton County Public School System, who was selected as a juror in the case of Tim Jenkins v. Dr. Max Steuer, Dr. Richard Amerson, and Northside Emergency Associates, P.C. Dillon shares what it’s really like to be selected for jury duty, to hear and see the evidence as it’s presented by the different lawyers, and to deliberate over a life-changing case—one that ultimately ended in a hung jury. Listen today as we discuss:

• What jurors really think during trial
• The challenges of reaching a unanimous verdict in complex cases
• How jury duty gives everyday citizens a voice in the justice system

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In this episode of Face the Jury, we’re joined by Jack Buckelew, a client who fought tirelessly for justice after his son, Jonathan, suffered a catastrophic brain injury due to medical negligence. Jack shares the emotional and financial toll of a years-long legal battle, resulting in a $75 million verdict—one that ensured Jonathan’s survival and care, but their fight is still ongoing. Listen today as we discuss:

• The reality of life after a devastating medical error
• The impact of Georgia’s proposed "tort reform" on cases like Jonathan’s
• How Senate Bill 68 could make it harder for families to seek justice

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In this episode, we’re joined by legendary trial lawyer Randy Kinnard, a decorated Vietnam veteran and one of Tennessee’s most respected legal professionals. With over 40 years of courtroom experience and record-setting verdicts, Randy shares his journey from the battlefield to the front lines of justice. Listen today as we discuss:

• The parallels between combat and the courtroom
• The power of respect and how professionalism can impact verdicts 
• The landmark Erin Andrews case and how it changed policies nationwide

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This episode of Face the Jury is sponsored by Huseby. Visit www.huseby.com for more information.

In this episode of Face the Jury, we’re joined by Susan Powell, a certified ACE advanced health and fitness trainer with over 25 years of experience working with trial lawyers and other high-stress professionals. Susan shares practical tips and strategies to help legal professionals prioritize their health while navigating the demands of their careers. Listen today as we discuss:

• How exercise and mental fitness reduce stress for trial lawyers
• Diet tips for long trials and high-stress days
• Strategies for maintaining fitness routines, even during hectic schedules

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Thank you to our friends at Huseby for sponsoring today's episode.

In this episode of Face the Jury, we’re joined by one of the country’s most accomplished trial lawyers, Randi McGinn. With over 135 trials under her belt, Randi offers invaluable insights into the world of medical malpractice and creative advocacy.

This episode is brought to you by Huseby. For more information, visit huseby.com.