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The Velvet Hammer™
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 inside—and outside—the courtroom.
Podcasting since 2019 • 129 episodes
The Velvet Hammer™
Latest Episodes
Sanctions, Sanctions, Sanctions - Read All About It
Episode 12: Sanctions, Sanctions, Sanctions – Read All About ItIn this episode of The Velvet Hammer™, Karen and Mo dive into the wild world of sanctions. What they are, why they matter, and how defense firms push the limi...
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Episode 10
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Responding to Listener Feedback That Took Us by Surprise
Episode 9: Responding to Listener Feedback That Took Us by SurpriseKaren Koehler and Mo Hamoudi planned to revisit their worst courtroom arguments, but listener feedback completely changed the conversation. Some reactions w...
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Episode 9
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The Worst Arguments We’ve Ever Made (And What We Learned) - Part 1
Episode 8: The Worst Arguments We’ve Ever Made (And What We Learned) - Part 1In this episode of The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast, Karen Koehler & Mo Hamoudi dive into some of the worst courtroom arguments they've ever made an...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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The "Prototype Lawyer" and Losing Identity in Law | Part 2
Episode 7: The "Prototype Lawyer" and Losing Identity in Law | Part 2In Part 2 of The Prototype Lawyer series, Karen and Mo break down what it really means to step outside the mold of a traditional lawyer. Karen shares a ...
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Episode 7
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The "Prototype Lawyer" and Losing Identity in Law | Part 1
Episode 6: The "Prototype Lawyer" and Losing Identity in Law | Part 1Does becoming a lawyer mean losing yourself? Karen and Mo explore how individuality gets replaced by the expectations of being a “prototype lawyer.” From ...
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Episode 6
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