The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast
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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S2 Episode 32: Master No More: on re-examining our language
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11/05/21 • 12 min
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".
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S1 Episode 45: Un-diversity in the legal profession - Stop talking. Do something.
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06/09/20 • 23 min
Stop talking. Do something.
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S1 Episode 35: Vulnerability - The Scam
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04/29/20 • 25 min
Vulnerability - The Scam
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S1 Episode 23: Fighting Civilly or Not - Thoughts about trying to be nice in litigation.
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01/30/20 • 33 min
Thoughts about trying to be nice in litigation.
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S1 Episode 14: Mean - Cross examination of the plaintiffs Pt. 2
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11/12/19 • 26 min
A ride the ducks trial story
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Sitting Down With An AAJ Past President
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10/08/19 • 15 min
#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.
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Goal Setting, Dreams, and the People Who Shape Them
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05/14/25 • 42 min
Episode 17: Goal Setting, Dreams, and the People Who Shape Them
In this episode of The Velvet HammerTM podcast, Karen, Mo, and Mike dive into the raw, reflective, and often uncomfortable goal-setting process. What is the real difference between a dream and a goal, and what happens when your deepest values get in the way of both? Karen shares the personal letter she wrote ahead of the firm’s attorney retreat, sparking a conversation about how our ambitions evolve with time, experience, and the people we choose to keep close.
They unpack what makes a goal realistic, why fairness and respect are non-negotiables, and how the company you keep can either derail your path or help you rise.
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S2 Episode 17: On being competitive - the good, the bad, and oooh the jealousy
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03/30/21 • 21 min
On being competitive - the good, the bad, and oooh the jealousy
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S1 Episode 06: The Haters
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10/15/19 • 32 min
Karen and Andrew process really mean things that have been said to their faces and behind their backs.
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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™ Podcast have?
The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast currently has 137 episodes available.
What topics does The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Lawyer, Society & Culture, Podcasts, Business, Seattle and Law School.
What is the most popular episode on The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast?
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™ Podcast?
The average episode length on The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast is 27 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast released?
Episodes of The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast are typically released every 7 days, 6 hours.
When was the first episode of The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast?
The first episode of The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast was released on Sep 10, 2019.
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