Lawyers Have Souls Too is the podcast that reminds the world that behind every attorney is a human being with a heart, a story, and a soul. In this episode, host Winnie Jean-Pierre sits down with Attorney Kayla Harrington, a self-proclaimed “reformed family law attorney” who traded the stress and chaos of litigation for a life centered on peace, mediation, and family balance. Kayla opens up about the moment she realized that success in law wasn’t about winning every case—it was about helping families find healing without destroying each other in court. With honesty and grace, she shares how motherhood, compassion, and burnout led her to redefine what it means to serve clients and protect families.

Kayla takes us deep into the emotional world of family law, mediation, and parent facilitation—from the small conflicts that spiral into years of resentment to the delicate process of helping parents communicate for the sake of their children. She reveals what most people get wrong about mediation, when it doesn’t work, and why she believes empathy and understanding can be more powerful than any ruling. You’ll also learn about her work as an amicus attorney, advocating for what’s truly in a child’s best interest and ensuring every family’s voice is heard. Through powerful stories—including the emotional reunification of a parent and child after a year apart—Kayla reminds us that justice isn’t only found in courtrooms, but in compassion and connection.

This conversation is for anyone standing at a crossroads—lawyers reconsidering their path, parents drowning in conflict, or professionals yearning to find purpose in their work again. Kayla’s journey proves that change isn’t failure; it’s growth. By the end, you’ll see why she—and so many others like her—are living proof that lawyers have souls too. Subscribe to the channel for more raw, honest, and inspiring conversations that reveal the heart behind the law.