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The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast
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 • 145 episodes
The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast
Latest Episodes
Mastering the Art of Direct Examination
Episode 26: Mastering the Art of Direct ExaminationWhat separates a good trial lawyer from a great one? Karen Koehler and Mo Hamoudi unpack what makes a direct examination persuasive, from reading the jury’s body language to decid...
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Amazon's Dirty Discovery Tactics
Episode 25: Amazon's Dirty Discovery TacticsAmazon dropped a steaming pile of objections to discovery responses and Karen and Mo are not having it. In this episode of The Velvet Hammer™, they unpack Amazon’s absurd respon...
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Episode 25
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Sean Combs on Trial: Jury Out For Deliberation
Episode 24: Sean Combs on Trial: Jury Out For DeliberationAs the jury deliberates in the explosive federal case against Sean “Diddy” Combs, attorneys Karen Koehler and Mo Hamoudi break down the charges, evidence, and legal strateg...
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Episode 24
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Confronting the Money Taboo in Plaintiff Work
Episode 23: Confronting the Money Taboo in Plaintiff WorkWhat happens when you’ve spent your whole life avoiding money, and now your entire job is to ask for it in the name of justice?In this episode, Mo Hamoudi opens up ab...
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Season 5
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Episode 23
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