Karen Koehler and Mo Hamoudi

The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast

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Trial lawyers can be real people, too—and this podcast proves it. The Velvet Hammer™ is back, and this time, Karen Koehler isn’t going it alone. Known for her fearless advocacy, bold storytelling, and, yes, even the occasional backwards dress moment, Karen is teaming up with Mo Hamoudi, a lawyer, poet, and storyteller whose empathy and resilience add a whole new dynamic to the show. Together, they’re pulling back the curtain on trial law, diving into bold topics, heartfelt stories, and the messy, hilarious moments that make trial lawyers human. This is an unscripted, raw, and fun take on life...

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Karen Koehler and Mo Hamoudi

Episodes

S2 Episode 12: The braggy lawyer 23.12.2020 17:35

The braggy lawyer Stay Connected with The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast Hosted by Karen Koehler and Mo Hamoudi, trial lawyers at Stritmatter Law , a nationally recognized plaintiff's personal injury and civil rights law firm based in Washington State. Featuring Mike Todd, producer, audio engineer, and the Disembodied Voice of Wisdom & Reason. Produced by Mike Todd and Kassie Slugić. New episode...

S2 Episode 11: Real versus fake vulnerability 08.12.2020 27:35

Real versus fake vulnerability Stay Connected with The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast Hosted by Karen Koehler and Mo Hamoudi, trial lawyers at Stritmatter Law , a nationally recognized plaintiff's personal injury and civil rights law firm based in Washington State. Featuring Mike Todd, producer, audio engineer, and the Disembodied Voice of Wisdom & Reason. Produced by Mike Todd and Kassie Slugić...

S2 Episode 10: Bad things zoom does 01.12.2020 24:13

Bad things zoom does Stay Connected with The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast Hosted by Karen Koehler and Mo Hamoudi, trial lawyers at Stritmatter Law , a nationally recognized plaintiff's personal injury and civil rights law firm based in Washington State. Featuring Mike Todd, producer, audio engineer, and the Disembodied Voice of Wisdom & Reason. Produced by Mike Todd and Kassie Slugić. New epis...

S2 Episode 9: An inside look at our first Covid trial Part 1 02.11.2020 27:04

An inside look at our first COVID trial. Part 1 Stay Connected with The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast Hosted by Karen Koehler and Mo Hamoudi, trial lawyers at Stritmatter Law , a nationally recognized plaintiff's personal injury and civil rights law firm based in Washington State. Featuring Mike Todd, producer, audio engineer, and the Disembodied Voice of Wisdom & Reason. Produced by Mike Todd a...

S2 Episode 8: Do not interrupt me: why following the rules and being polite doesn’t always work 09.10.2020 28:25

why following the rules and being polite doesn’t always work Stay Connected with The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast Hosted by Karen Koehler and Mo Hamoudi, trial lawyers at Stritmatter Law , a nationally recognized plaintiff's personal injury and civil rights law firm based in Washington State. Featuring Mike Todd, producer, audio engineer, and the Disembodied Voice of Wisdom & Reason. Produced b...

S2 Episode 7: Don’t poop in the zoom – a cautionary tale. 28.09.2020 12:25

Don’t poop in the zoom – a cautionary tale. Stay Connected with The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast Hosted by Karen Koehler and Mo Hamoudi, trial lawyers at Stritmatter Law , a nationally recognized plaintiff's personal injury and civil rights law firm based in Washington State. Featuring Mike Todd, producer, audio engineer, and the Disembodied Voice of Wisdom & Reason. Produced by Mike Todd and...

S2 Episode 6: Goodbye to an Icon: RBG 21.09.2020 20:39

Goodbye to an Icon: RBG Stay Connected with The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast Hosted by Karen Koehler and Mo Hamoudi, trial lawyers at Stritmatter Law , a nationally recognized plaintiff's personal injury and civil rights law firm based in Washington State. Featuring Mike Todd, producer, audio engineer, and the Disembodied Voice of Wisdom & Reason. Produced by Mike Todd and Kassie Slugić. New...

S2 Episode 5: Big Time Wrestling with Words: Aggressiveness as an essential trial lawyer trait 03.09.2020 20:16

Aggressiveness as an essential trial lawyer trait Stay Connected with The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast Hosted by Karen Koehler and Mo Hamoudi, trial lawyers at Stritmatter Law , a nationally recognized plaintiff's personal injury and civil rights law firm based in Washington State. Featuring Mike Todd, producer, audio engineer, and the Disembodied Voice of Wisdom & Reason. Produced by Mike Todd...

S2 Episode 4: How to prepare a treating doctor for deposition and trial: don’t waste their time and other tips 17.08.2020 31:12

How to prepare a treating doctor for deposition and trial: don’t waste their time and other tips Stay Connected with The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast Hosted by Karen Koehler and Mo Hamoudi, trial lawyers at Stritmatter Law , a nationally recognized plaintiff's personal injury and civil rights law firm based in Washington State. Featuring Mike Todd, producer, audio engineer, and the Disembodied Voi...

S2 Episode 3: Zoom UIM Arbitration: a trial lawyer arbitrator panelist comes in handy 10.08.2020 31:20

Zoom UIM Arbitration: a trial lawyer arbitrator panelist comes in handy Stay Connected with The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast Hosted by Karen Koehler and Mo Hamoudi, trial lawyers at Stritmatter Law , a nationally recognized plaintiff's personal injury and civil rights law firm based in Washington State. Featuring Mike Todd, producer, audio engineer, and the Disembodied Voice of Wisdom & Reason...

S2 Episode 2: The women’s recession: here we go again. 04.08.2020 25:55

The women’s recession: here we go again. Stay Connected with The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast Hosted by Karen Koehler and Mo Hamoudi, trial lawyers at Stritmatter Law , a nationally recognized plaintiff's personal injury and civil rights law firm based in Washington State. Featuring Mike Todd, producer, audio engineer, and the Disembodied Voice of Wisdom & Reason. Produced by Mike Todd and Ka...

S2 Episode 1: The mouse who stole our popcorn and other lawyer convention travel tales. 31.07.2020 23:09

The mouse who stole our popcorn and other lawyer convention travel tales. Stay Connected with The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast Hosted by Karen Koehler and Mo Hamoudi, trial lawyers at Stritmatter Law , a nationally recognized plaintiff's personal injury and civil rights law firm based in Washington State. Featuring Mike Todd, producer, audio engineer, and the Disembodied Voice of Wisdom & Reas...

S1 Episode 56: How does she do it: on being a super busy person all the time no matter what. 24.07.2020 23:41

How does she do it: on being a super busy person all the time no matter what. Stay Connected with The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast Hosted by Karen Koehler and Mo Hamoudi, trial lawyers at Stritmatter Law , a nationally recognized plaintiff's personal injury and civil rights law firm based in Washington State. Featuring Mike Todd, producer, audio engineer, and the Disembodied Voice of Wisdom &...

S1 Episode 54: Justice Faith Ireland, Ret. an original glass ceiling breaker Part 1 – early years. 20.07.2020 30:08

Justice Faith Ireland, Ret. an original glass ceiling breaker – from being one of two females in her law school class to Washington State Supreme Court Justice. Part 1 – early years. Stay Connected with The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast Hosted by Karen Koehler and Mo Hamoudi, trial lawyers at Stritmatter Law , a nationally recognized plaintiff's personal injury and civil rights law firm based in Wa...

S1 Episode 55: Justice Faith Ireland, Ret. an original glass ceiling breaker Part 2 – reaching the top. 20.07.2020 29:31

Justice Faith Ireland, Ret. an original glass ceiling breaker – from being one of two females in her law school class to Washington State Supreme Court Justice. Part 2 – reaching the top. Stay Connected with The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast Hosted by Karen Koehler and Mo Hamoudi, trial lawyers at Stritmatter Law , a nationally recognized plaintiff's personal injury and civil rights law firm based...

S1 Episode 53: To Mom on her birthday 15.07.2020 28:30

A podcast takeover - Karen's daughters Cristina, Alysha and Noelle secretly record their conversation about their mother and her upcoming birthday. From embarrassing stories to their tender odes of affection, there is no doubt that she is worthy of celebration. Forgive us for the poor audio - recording podcasts via zoom call from across the country isn't the most effective. Stay Connecte...

S1 Episode 52: Self Proclaimed "Dumb White Person" blows it in Bar Association Board meeting 01.07.2020 31:05

Self Proclaimed "Dumb White Person" blows it in Bar Association Board meeting - when spewing prejudice based nonsense against minority groups is a total embarrassment for us all. Stay Connected with The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast Hosted by Karen Koehler and Mo Hamoudi, trial lawyers at Stritmatter Law , a nationally recognized plaintiff's personal injury and civil rights law firm based...

S1 Episode 51: The vehicle that was doomed - and other site investigation takes. 29.06.2020 22:44

The vehicle that was doomed - and other site investigation takes. Stay Connected with The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast Hosted by Karen Koehler and Mo Hamoudi, trial lawyers at Stritmatter Law , a nationally recognized plaintiff's personal injury and civil rights law firm based in Washington State. Featuring Mike Todd, producer, audio engineer, and the Disembodied Voice of Wisdom & Reason. Produ...

S1 Episode 50: Don't get mad be happy - fun ways to deflect deposition objections. 26.06.2020 28:43

Fun ways to deflect deposition objections. Stay Connected with The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast Hosted by Karen Koehler and Mo Hamoudi, trial lawyers at Stritmatter Law , a nationally recognized plaintiff's personal injury and civil rights law firm based in Washington State. Featuring Mike Todd, producer, audio engineer, and the Disembodied Voice of Wisdom & Reason. Produced by Mike Todd and Ka...

S1 Episode 49: Proud to be a lawyer...a female lawyer - a history lesson 25.06.2020 16:10

Proud to be a lawyer...a female lawyer - a history lesson Stay Connected with The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast Hosted by Karen Koehler and Mo Hamoudi, trial lawyers at Stritmatter Law , a nationally recognized plaintiff's personal injury and civil rights law firm based in Washington State. Featuring Mike Todd, producer, audio engineer, and the Disembodied Voice of Wisdom & Reason. Produced by M...

S1 Episode 48: Toppling monuments - a trial lawyer’s perspective 24.06.2020 22:16

a trial lawyer’s perspective Stay Connected with The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast Hosted by Karen Koehler and Mo Hamoudi, trial lawyers at Stritmatter Law , a nationally recognized plaintiff's personal injury and civil rights law firm based in Washington State. Featuring Mike Todd, producer, audio engineer, and the Disembodied Voice of Wisdom & Reason. Produced by Mike Todd and Kassie Slugić. N...

S1 Episode 47: Zoom COVID depositions and other random thoughts. 23.06.2020 18:54

Zoom COVID depositions and other random thoughts. Stay Connected with The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast Hosted by Karen Koehler and Mo Hamoudi, trial lawyers at Stritmatter Law , a nationally recognized plaintiff's personal injury and civil rights law firm based in Washington State. Featuring Mike Todd, producer, audio engineer, and the Disembodied Voice of Wisdom & Reason. Produced by Mike Tod...

S1 Episode 46: A new line in the sand - quitting groups that are not diverse 09.06.2020 17:44

Quitting groups that are not diverse. Stay Connected with The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast Hosted by Karen Koehler and Mo Hamoudi, trial lawyers at Stritmatter Law , a nationally recognized plaintiff's personal injury and civil rights law firm based in Washington State. Featuring Mike Todd, producer, audio engineer, and the Disembodied Voice of Wisdom & Reason. Produced by Mike Todd and Kassie...

S1 Episode 45: Un-diversity in the legal profession - Stop talking. Do something. 09.06.2020 23:04

Stop talking. Do something. Stay Connected with The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast Hosted by Karen Koehler and Mo Hamoudi, trial lawyers at Stritmatter Law , a nationally recognized plaintiff's personal injury and civil rights law firm based in Washington State. Featuring Mike Todd, producer, audio engineer, and the Disembodied Voice of Wisdom & Reason. Produced by Mike Todd and Kassie Slugić. N...

S1 Episode 44: George Floyd's Killing and The Protest Movement - SKKM Civil Rights Lawyers Speak Out 01.06.2020 25:44

SKKM Civil Rights Lawyers Speak Out Stay Connected with The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast Hosted by Karen Koehler and Mo Hamoudi, trial lawyers at Stritmatter Law , a nationally recognized plaintiff's personal injury and civil rights law firm based in Washington State. Featuring Mike Todd, producer, audio engineer, and the Disembodied Voice of Wisdom & Reason. Produced by Mike Todd and Kassie Sl...