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The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast

The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast

By: Karen Koehler and Mo Hamoudi
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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.

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Episodes
  • Why AI is not your lawyer

    Why AI is not your lawyer
    Apr 8 2026

    Karen, Mo and Mike discuss the urge to use the internet instead of using a lawyer and the pitfalls that can arise.

    🎧 Stay Connected with The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast

    Hosted by Karen Koehler and Mo Hamoudi, trial lawyers at Stritmatter Law, a nationally recognized plaintiff personal injury and civil rights law firm based in Washington State.

    Produced by Mike Todd, Audio & Video Engineer, and Kassie Slugić, Executive Producer.

    Watch full episodes on YouTube
    Follow us on Instagram, TikTok & Facebook
    📬 Questions or topic ideas? Email us at thevelvethammerpodcast@stritmatter.com

    🔥 New episodes every Wednesday
    Subscribe for bold takes, heartfelt moments, and the unfiltered reality of what it means to live and lead as a trial lawyer at Stritmatter Law.

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    23 mins
  • Establishing Vicarious Liability Against Amazon in Delivery Driver Lawsuits

    Establishing Vicarious Liability Against Amazon in Delivery Driver Lawsuits
    Apr 1 2026

    Recorded Live on March 24, 2026

    Karen Koehler and Mo Hamoudi bring their Velvet Hammer Podcast style to another important CLE. Learn why you should not take Amazon’s word for how much insurance is available in a delivery crash case. And why Amazon cannot insulate itself from liability by claiming its drivers are independent contractors.

    🎧 Stay Connected with The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast

    Hosted by Karen Koehler and Mo Hamoudi, trial lawyers at Stritmatter Law, a nationally recognized plaintiff personal injury and civil rights law firm based in Washington State.

    Produced by Mike Todd, Audio & Video Engineer, and Kassie Slugić, Executive Producer.

    Watch full episodes on YouTube
    Follow us on Instagram, TikTok & Facebook
    📬 Questions or topic ideas? Email us at thevelvethammerpodcast@stritmatter.com

    🔥 New episodes every Wednesday
    Subscribe for bold takes, heartfelt moments, and the unfiltered reality of what it means to live and lead as a trial lawyer at Stritmatter Law.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • When Clients Google Their Lawsuit and It Backfires

    When Clients Google Their Lawsuit and It Backfires
    Mar 18 2026

    Episode 11: When Clients Google Their Lawsuit and It Backfires

    Your first instinct after a diagnosis or a sudden injury is to open Google or an AI tool and start researching. It feels responsible. It feels like control.

    Karen Koehler, Mo Hamoudi, and Mike Todd take on what that instinct can mean inside a personal injury lawsuit. What happens when defense attorneys ask for a plaintiff’s Google search history?

    As more people turn to AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot to understand their situation and ask what their case is worth, a bigger question follows. If those interactions exist, who gets access to those chat logs? How might courts handle attempts to subpoena or even “depose” an AI assistant?

    If you’ve ever Googled your situation while a case is pending, this one will make you think twice.

    Follow the show, share it with someone who always Googles first, and leave a review with your take.

    🎧 Stay Connected with The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast

    Hosted by Karen Koehler and Mo Hamoudi, trial lawyers at Stritmatter Law, a nationally recognized plaintiff personal injury and civil rights law firm based in Washington State.

    Produced by Mike Todd, Audio & Video Engineer, and Kassie Slugić, Executive Producer.

    Watch full episodes on YouTube
    Follow us on Instagram, TikTok & Facebook
    📬 Questions or topic ideas? Email us at thevelvethammerpodcast@stritmatter.com

    🔥 New episodes every Wednesday
    Subscribe for bold takes, heartfelt moments, and the unfiltered reality of what it means to live and lead as a trial lawyer at Stritmatter Law.

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    23 mins
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