The Hero’s Journey – A Call to Action
I had the honor of presenting at the WACDL annual conference in Chelan. The topic: The Hero’s Journey – A Call to Action.
Watch a clip here: https://youtube.com/shorts/dhYc1tF9jhA?feature=share
After recent conversations with two former students from my classes at Seattle University, I...
From Tour Guide to Trial Lawyer: How Leading Tours Made Me a Better Advocate in Court
Before I stood in front of juries, I stood in front of 40-45 strangers from all over the world (mostly folks from the U.S., the U.K. and Australia) —guiding them through museums, mountains, and historic landmarks during 8-to-10-day motorcoach tours of the Canadian Rockies. The tour folks almost never knew one another...
Using CliftonStrengths to Set SMART Marketing Goals at Stritmatter
At Stritmatter Law, we believe in aligning our internal strengths with our mission—Real Justice for Real People. As the partner in charge of professional development, I've been using our CliftonStrengths framework and our firm marketing expectations to create personalized SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) that play to the...
Law Rocks
The practice of law can be time-consuming, tedious, nerve-wracking and worse. The practice of law can also rock, especially when the wheels of justice turn as they should.
Law Rocks Global is a charitable organization that...
Dreams and Fears
Even when fears try to hold us back.
Each journey is unique,
And through sharing our stories,
We find strength together.
I had an amazing chance to speak to a few hundred students at DECA recently. If you’re not familiar, DECA is a program for high school...
The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast is Back – Season 5 Premiere!
The wait is over—The Velvet Hammer™ Podcast is back with Season 5, and this time, Karen Koehler is joined by Mo Hamoudi for a brand-new season of unfiltered, honest, and thought-provoking conversations.
🎙 Stream the Podcast Now! Spotify:...
Blast Balls, Flash Bangs and the Seattle City Council
Today, I testified for the 1 minute allowed by the Seattle City Council on the issue of lifting bans on using blast balls, flash bangs, and other munitions against protesters.
Before testifying, I wrote a long letter with 23 illustrated stories of some of the 51 clients we represented...
Join the Courtroom Crusade!
Hey there! Let's chat, virtually, on December 11, 2024, about pro bono work and why it's such a big deal in the legal world. Imagine it as the legal profession's way of paying it forward, giving lawyers a chance to make a real difference while sharpening their skills and I promise:...
Don’t Stop, Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop
Relentless, we press on
Through legal storms and strife
Federal judges may scorn us
State judges may chide
Yet we stand our ground, unyielding
We embrace the cases others shun
Side by side in the trenches, we toil
Weathering verbal assaults
And the weary defense’s salvos
For justice is no easy conquest
Not for those who wield power
Or the faint-hearted who fear...
A Letter from Stritmatter Law: Vote for Civil Justice Candidates in November 5th General Election
A Letter from Stritmatter Law:
Dear Clients, Friends, and Family,
As we approach the November 5 general election, Stritmatter Law is reaching out to share the names of candidates we believe are strong supporters of protecting your rights. We want to share with you two races...