From juggling Motherhood and a Training Contract to Family Law Partner

In this episode of If You Ask Me, Hannah and Sarah are joined by Katherine Res Pritchard, Partner at Howard Kennedy and one of the UK's leading family lawyers.Katherine shares her unconventional route into law, from working in magazine publishing to retraining as a solicitor while raising a young daughter. She reflects on building a legal career alongside motherhood, why becoming a parent sharpened her ambition, and the practical advice that helped her succeed as a trainee and beyond.The conversation also explores Katherine's work supporting children through family separation, why children's voices are too often overlooked during divorce, and how hearing directly from them can transform the way families navigate conflict.Drawing on both her professional expertise and her own experience of divorce, Katherine offers a hopeful perspective on one of life's most difficult transitions, reminding us that separation doesn't have to define a family and that there can be a positive chapter on the other side.Whether you're a lawyer, a parent, or simply interested in leadership, resilience and family life, this is an insightful and reassuring conversation about career, ambition and putting children first. If You Ask Me is sponsored by BlckBx, the life admin personal assistant behind professional working families - saving you time, mental load and giving you back your energy.Sign up at blckbx.co.uk and get 10% off with code Blue10