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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 • 133 episodes
The Velvet Hammer™
Latest Episodes
Why Trial Lawyers Must Talk About Money (Even When It’s Uncomfortable)
Episode 14: Why Trial Lawyers Must Talk About Money (Even When It’s Uncomfortable)Is money the most uncomfortable topic in the courtroom? For many trial lawyers, yes. But when it comes to representing injured clients, avoid...
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Karen’s Journal Entry at 19: Crisis is Perpetual
Episode 13: Karen’s Journal Entry at 19: Crisis is PerpetualAt 19, Karen wrote a stream of consciousness that no one had ever read. Until now. In this episode, she shares that handwritten journal entry and opens up a conversation with Mo...
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What Compels Us to Become Lawyers
Episode 12: What Compels Us to Become Lawyers Content note: This episode includes discussion of domestic violence, trauma, and mental health challenges, including suicidal ideation. Please take care while watching....
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The Unlikeable Client
Episode 11: The Unlikeable ClientTrigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of domestic violence, including descriptions of abuse. Please listen with care.What happens when your client isn’t someone a jury mig...
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Episode 11
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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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