The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast

By Karen Koehler and Mo Hamoudi

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 story

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How many episodes does The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 152 episodes available.

The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast episodes:

January 06, 2022S3 Episode 1: The importance of being ruthless: lessons from the defense
January 6, 2022
The Velvet Hammer
S3 Episode 1: The importance of being ruthless: lessons from the defense

In the first episode of Season Three of the Velvet Hammer, Seattle trial lawyer Karen Koehler discusses the importance of being ruthless.
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Read more about Karen's work at Stritmatter Kessler Koehler Moore here.
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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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📬 Questions or topic ideas? Email us at [email protected]

🔥 New episodes every Wednesday
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28min
December 29, 2021S2 Episode 34: The trial lawyer who got COVID.
December 29, 2021
The Velvet Hammer with Karen Koehler
S2 Episode 34: The trial lawyer who got COVID.

In this episode of The Velvet Hammer, Karen Koehler discusses how a trial lawyer gets COVID.
Follow Karen here.
Read more about Karen's work at Stritmatter Kessler Koehler Moore here.
🎧 Stay Connected with The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast

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.

Watch full episodes on YouTube
Follow us on Instagram, TikTok & Facebook
📬 Questions or topic ideas? Email us at [email protected]

🔥 New episodes every Wednesday
Subscribe for bold takes, heartfelt moments, and the unfiltered reality of what it means to live and lead as a trial lawyer at Stritmatter Law.
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20min
November 18, 2021S2 Episode 33: Have you had an affair - furious thoughts about “civility”
November 18, 2021
The Velvet Hammer with Karen Koehler
S2 Episode 33: Have you had an affair - furious thoughts about “civility”

In this episode of the Velvet Hammer, Seattle trial lawyer Karen Koehler discusses the concept of "civility".

To learn more about Karen:
Follow Karen here.
Read more about Karen's work at Stritmatter Kessler Koehler Moore here.
🎧 Stay Connected with The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast

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.

Watch full episodes on YouTube
Follow us on Instagram, TikTok & Facebook
📬 Questions or topic ideas? Email us at [email protected]

🔥 New episodes every Wednesday
Subscribe for bold takes, heartfelt moments, and the unfiltered reality of what it means to live and lead as a trial lawyer at Stritmatter Law.
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15min
November 05, 2021S2 Episode 32: Master No More: on re-examining our language
November 5, 2021
The Velvet Hammer with Karen Koehler
S2 Episode 32: Master No More: on re-examining our language

In this episode of the Velvet Hammer, Seattle trial lawyer Karen Koehler takes a stand against the word "master" and joins the movement to "un-master" our language.

"It's not conscientious to just rely upon history of usage and complacency".

To learn more about Karen:
Follow Karen here.
Read more about Karen's work at Stritmatter Kessler Koehler Moore here.
🎧 Stay Connected with The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast

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.

Watch full episodes on YouTube
Follow us on Instagram, TikTok & Facebook
📬 Questions or topic ideas? Email us at [email protected]

🔥 New episodes every Wednesday
Subscribe for bold takes, heartfelt moments, and the unfiltered reality of what it means to live and lead as a trial lawyer at Stritmatter Law.
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13min
October 22, 2021S2 Episode 31: Dear Judge Make Her Stop - Stories of Defense Lawyers Trying to Shut Down Plaintiff Counsel
October 22, 2021
The Velvet Hammer with Karen Koehler
S2 Episode 31: Dear Judge Make Her Stop - Stories of Defense Lawyers Trying to Shut Down Plaintiff Counsel

In this episode of the Velvet Hammer, Seattle trial lawyer Karen Koehler discusses stories of defense lawyers trying to shut down plaintiff counsel. She addresses how perseverance is everything in the life of a trial lawyer.

To learn more about Karen:
Follow Karen here.
Read more about Karen's work at Stritmatter Kessler Koehler Moore here.
🎧 Stay Connected with The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast

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.

Watch full episodes on YouTube
Follow us on Instagram, TikTok & Facebook
📬 Questions or topic ideas? Email us at [email protected]

🔥 New episodes every Wednesday
Subscribe for bold takes, heartfelt moments, and the unfiltered reality of what it means to live and lead as a trial lawyer at Stritmatter Law.
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30min
September 28, 2021S2 Episode 30: Standing Up To Bullying - My Ongoing Fight with JHB
September 28, 2021
The Velvet Hammer with Karen Koehler
S2 Episode 30: Standing Up To Bullying - My Ongoing Fight with JHB

In this episode of the Velvet Hammer, Seattle trial lawyer Karen Koehler discusses her ongoing fight with criminal defense lawyer JHB and the importance of standing up for herself.

"See, there's part hammer in me. I'm not always just Velvet. Over and out".

Read the blog post mentioned at 00:38 here.
Follow Karen here.
Read more about Karen's work at Stritmatter Kessler Koehler Moore here.
🎧 Stay Connected with The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast

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.

Watch full episodes on YouTube
Follow us on Instagram, TikTok & Facebook
📬 Questions or topic ideas? Email us at [email protected]

🔥 New episodes every Wednesday
Subscribe for bold takes, heartfelt moments, and the unfiltered reality of what it means to live and lead as a trial lawyer at Stritmatter Law.
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22min
September 13, 2021 S2 Episode 29: Going up against the state - a zoom motion story
Going up against the state - a zoom motion story
🎧 Stay Connected with The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast

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.

Watch full episodes on YouTube
Follow us on Instagram, TikTok & Facebook
📬 Questions or topic ideas? Email us at [email protected]

🔥 New episodes every Wednesday
Subscribe for bold takes, heartfelt moments, and the unfiltered reality of what it means to live and lead as a trial lawyer at Stritmatter Law.
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33min
August 02, 2021 S2 Episode 28: Single parent lawyer dating
Dating as a single parent and a lawyer.
🎧 Stay Connected with The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast

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.

Watch full episodes on YouTube
Follow us on Instagram, TikTok & Facebook
📬 Questions or topic ideas? Email us at [email protected]

🔥 New episodes every Wednesday
Subscribe for bold takes, heartfelt moments, and the unfiltered reality of what it means to live and lead as a trial lawyer at Stritmatter Law.
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30min
July 29, 2021 S2 Episode 27: Should I start dating - Alysha ponders my lack of love life.
Should I start dating - Alysha ponders my lack of love life.

🎧 Stay Connected with The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast

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.

Watch full episodes on YouTube
Follow us on Instagram, TikTok & Facebook
📬 Questions or topic ideas? Email us at [email protected]

🔥 New episodes every Wednesday
Subscribe for bold takes, heartfelt moments, and the unfiltered reality of what it means to live and lead as a trial lawyer at Stritmatter Law.
...more
28min
July 19, 2021 S2 Episode 26: Mean girl - thoughts on cancel culture
Mean girl: thoughts on cancel culture
🎧 Stay Connected with The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast

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.

Watch full episodes on YouTube
Follow us on Instagram, TikTok & Facebook
📬 Questions or topic ideas? Email us at [email protected]

🔥 New episodes every Wednesday
Subscribe for bold takes, heartfelt moments, and the unfiltered reality of what it means to live and lead as a trial lawyer at Stritmatter Law.
...more
28min

FAQs about The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast:

How many episodes does The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 152 episodes available.