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The Addicted Lawyer: A conversation with Brian Cuban

The Addicted Lawyer: A conversation with Brian Cuban

The Addicted Lawyer: A conversation with Brian Cuban

Burnt-out lawyers struggling with substance abuse and concerned coworkers
Discover how to identify abuse and access helpful resources
Prevent physical, emotional, and professional consequences and find support

What attendees are saying:

“The webinar was really transparent and relatable. Thanks for hosting this session to address real concerns amongst attorneys.” -Mary A.
“Pure honesty coming from a very tough life that was made good at the end. Our Host was GREAT.” -Patrick W.
"This subject is becoming more and more prevalent in our field and I am glad people are starting to come forward and talk about it.” - John H.
Brian Cuban
Attorney, Author, and Mental Health Recovery Advocate
Jordan Turk
Attorney and Director of Education & Attorney Development at Smokeball
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About this session

In this webinar, Brian Cuban, brother of Dallas Mavericks owner and entrepreneur Mark Cuban, shares his experiences with mental health issues, both as a law student at the University of Pittsburgh and practicing attorney in Dallas, Texas. He discusses his journey of recovery, career redefinition,  and rebuilding his family and passion for life. His most recent, best-selling book, The Addicted Lawyer, Tales of The Bar, Booze, Blow, and Redemption, is an unflinching look back at how addiction destroyed his career as a once successful lawyer and how he and others in the profession redefined their lives in recovery and found redemption.

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In this free on-demand webinar, you'll learn:

How to assist struggling lawyers in your community
Explaining predispositions to dependance and addiction in the legal industry
Stages of change towards improving overall wellness

More resources:

The Power of Empathic Communication in Law

A Lawyer’s Guide to Improving Well-being in the Workplace + Beyond

2025 State of Law: Adapting for Resilience and Growth in a Tech-Driven Age

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