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

S1 Episode 18: Seattle Children’s Hospital Aspergillus - an intro to the case. 09.12.2019 31:46

An intro to the case. 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 epi...

S1 Episode 17: Birth of a Lawsuit 06.12.2019 19:09

On writing a 25 page complaint from a couch due to the crud. 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...

S1 Episode 16 Exploring the myth - can lawyer parents of young children have it all. 26.11.2019 41:13

Can lawyer parents of young children have it 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 in Washington State. Featuring Mike Todd, producer, audio engineer, and the Disembodied Voice of Wisdom & Reason. Produced by Mike Tod...

S1 Episode 15: Burning Questions from a recent law school grad 16.11.2019 38:47

Fred the former banker asks if there is a formula he can follow to become a great trial 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 Voic...

S1 Episode 14: Mean - Cross examination of the plaintiffs Pt. 2 12.11.2019 26:07

A ride the ducks trial story 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...

S 1 Episode 13: Mean - Cross examination of the plaintiffs Pt. 1 11.11.2019 29:06

S 1 Episode 11: Paul “The Lion Heart” Stritmatter Pt.1 04.11.2019 24:11

Paul “The Lion Heart” Stritmatter Part 1 – stories about the love of being a plaintiff trial lawyer for 50 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 Washington State. Featuring Mike Todd, producer, audio engineer, and th...

S 1 Episode 12: Paul “The Lion Heart” Stritmatter Pt.2 04.11.2019 30:28

Stories about the love of being a plaintiff trial lawyer for 50 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 Washington State. Featuring Mike Todd, producer, audio engineer, and the Disembodied Voice of Wisdom & Reason....

S1 Episode 09: If I’m forceful does that make me histrionic. 31.10.2019 30:07

If I’m forceful does that make me histrionic. If I was a man would they use this language to describe me. 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 Disem...

S1 Episode 10: Bloopers 31.10.2019 34:32

Bloopers: From trial in flip flops to showing up after the hearing, Karen and Andrew recall courthouse boo boos. 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...

S1 Episode 08: The Toad 28.10.2019 12:05

A Halloween story 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 episodes...

S1 Episode 07: Real Reporter Real News 24.10.2019 21:30

National Emmy Award winning investigative reporter Susannah Frame of King5 TV news is asked how reporters avoid crying during heart wrenching interviews and other scintillating questions. 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 06: The Haters 15.10.2019 32:12

Karen and Andrew process really mean things that have been said to their faces and behind their backs. 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 Disembod...

S1 Episode 05: Meet Ryan the Tech Guy 14.10.2019 13:04

What exactly goes on in the mind of our law firm’s tech guy. And why do his sentences need to be deciphered. Karen and Andrew ask these burning questions and more of resident tech wizard Ryan Monahan. 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...

Sitting Down With An AAJ Past President 08.10.2019 15:37

#4 - What would drive Elise Sanguinetti to climb the ladder so she could preside over the nation’s largest trial lawyer association. And how on earth has she stayed so happily married for so long. 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...

S1 Episode 03: I hate getting ready for vacations 01.10.2019 16:34

Karen hasn’t been on a vacation of a week or longer for three years. Her children have ordered her to leave town. You’d think she’d be excited. But oh no. 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...

If You Knew Then What You Know Now (Part 2) 24.09.2019 34:43

#3 - Law school does not burp out fully formed lawyers. There is no residency training program. Just school, a test, then real life. Karen and Andrew explore the uncertainties of being a young lawyer and the importance of good mentoring. Stay Connected with The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast Hosted by Karen Koehler and Mo Hamoudi, trial lawyers at Stritmatter Law , a nationally recognized plaintiff&ap...

If You Knew Then What You Know Now (Part 1) 17.09.2019 22:37

#2 - Law school does not burp out fully formed lawyers. There is no residency training program. Just school, a test, then real life. Karen and Andrew explore the uncertainties of being a young lawyer and the importance of good mentoring. Stay Connected with The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast Hosted by Karen Koehler and Mo Hamoudi, trial lawyers at Stritmatter Law , a nationally recognized plaintiff&ap...

Once Upon a Time 10.09.2019 13:54

#1 - The podcast is born. 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. Ne...