Seattle attorney Karen Koehler is The Velvet Hammer.  I guess that’s different from The Texas Hammer, who we have down here, and in her About page you’ll find out why:

Yes, I’m a lawyer. But I’m also a human being. I have a doggie named Nala, three daughters, eat brown sugar cinnamon pop tarts for breakfast, and wear jeans as often as possible when not in court.

Yes, she provides tips for attorneys, but she also discusses her dog, running, social networking, and other things going on in her life.