Episode 3: Misconceptions, Control, and Breaking the Mold

In this episode, Karen and Mo dive into misconceptions about trial lawyers, the myth of control, and the challenges of breaking from the legal establishment. They discuss:

🔹 Why Karen became a lawyer—and the early lessons in standing up to bullies
🔹 The biggest misconceptions about Karen, including whether she’s a control freak (spoiler: it’s complicated)
🔹 Mo’s doubts before joining The Stritmatter Firm—and what he heard from the legal community
🔹 Why being unconventional in law matters—and how they challenge traditional legal culture
🔹 The power of eye contact and authenticity—how trial lawyers connect with juries and clients

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Hosted by Karen Koehler and Mo Hamoudi, trial lawyers at Stritmatter Law, a nationally recognized plaintiff personal injury and civil rights law firm based in Washington State.

Produced by Mike Todd, Audio & Video Engineer, and Kassie Slugić, Executive Producer.

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