The Velvet Hammer™
Karen Koehler and Mo Hamoudi
Trial lawyers can be real people, too—and this podcast proves it. The Velvet HammerTM 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 inside—and outside—the courtroom.
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Dear big bad defense lawyer. Bring it on.
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06/15/23 • 12 min
In this episode of the Velvet Hammer, Seattle trial lawyer Karen Koehler shares her experiences dealing with the big bad insurance defense lawyers. From their pack mentality to the insufferable superiority complex, Karen is a street punk fighter ready to take on the challenge.
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The human toll of being in trial a lot
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11/14/22 • 28 min
In this episode of the Velvet Hammer, Seattle trial lawyer Karen Koehler discusses the toll of being in trial a lot.
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S3 Episode 7: Fake Gross Lawyer Awards
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05/16/22 • 17 min
In this episode of the Velvet Hammer, Karen discusses attorney awards.
Read the Wall Street Journal article she references here.
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S3 Episode 5: Civil Murder Trial Debrief Part 2: McNamara v. Nessl $3.327M Verdict
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03/29/22 • 33 min
In this episode of the Velvet Hammer, Karen sits down with Attorney Furhad Sultani for part two of their discussion of the McNamara civil murder trial.
Read about the Estate of McNamara v. Nessl here.
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S3 Episode 5: Civil Murder Trial Debrief Part 1: McNamara v. Nessl $3.327M Verdict
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03/29/22 • 28 min
In this episode of the Velvet Hammer, Karen sits down with Attorney Furhad Sultani who assisted her in the three-week civil murder trial that took place in Grant County, Washington from March 7th to March 25th.
Read about the Estate of McNamara v. Nessl here.
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S3 Episode 4: On Flubbing - the good, the bad, the embarrassing
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02/28/22 • 25 min
In this episode of the Velvet Hammer, Seattle trial lawyer Karen Koehler discusses lessons learned from making mistakes.
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S3 Episode 1: The importance of being ruthless: lessons from the defense
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01/06/22 • 27 min
January 6, 2022
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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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S2 Episode 32: Master No More: on re-examining our language
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11/05/21 • 12 min
November 5, 2021
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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:
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S2 Episode 30: Standing Up To Bullying - My Ongoing Fight with JHB
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09/28/21 • 21 min
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.
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S1 Episode 39: Our fear of failure – one big reason why plaintiff lawyers don’t try more cases.
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05/14/20 • 34 min
One big reason why plaintiff lawyers don’t try more cases.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Velvet Hammer™ have?
The Velvet Hammer™ currently has 131 episodes available.
What topics does The Velvet Hammer™ cover?
The podcast is about Lawyer, Society & Culture, Podcasts, Business, Seattle and Law School.
What is the most popular episode on The Velvet Hammer™?
The episode title 'Why I let sexual microaggressions slide – and wish I hadn’t.' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Velvet Hammer™?
The average episode length on The Velvet Hammer™ is 27 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Velvet Hammer™ released?
Episodes of The Velvet Hammer™ are typically released every 7 days, 20 hours.
When was the first episode of The Velvet Hammer™?
The first episode of The Velvet Hammer™ was released on Sep 10, 2019.
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