Brian Cuban, the younger brother of Dallas Mavericks owner and
entrepreneur Mark Cuban, is a Dallas-based attorney, author, and
person in long-term recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. He is
a graduate of Penn State University and the University of
Pittsburgh School of Law.
His book, The Addicted Lawyer: Tales of the Bar, Booze, Blow, and
Redemption is an unflinching look at how addiction and other mental
health issues destroyed his career as a once successful lawyer, and
how he and others in the profession redefined their lives in
recovery and found redemption.
Brian has spoken at colleges, universities, conferences,
non-profits, and legal events across the United States and in
Canada. His columns have appeared—and he has been quoted on these
topics—online and in print newspapers around the world. He
currently resides in Dallas, Texas with his wife and two cats.
"Resilience is a trait very important in both business and
addiction recovery. I've never seen anymore more resilient than
Brian. His journey is one that should be read about with notes
taken."
*Mark Cuban, Entrepreneur and Owner of the Dallas Mavericks*
"Brian Cuban gives us a crash ourse in the brutal realities of
alcoholism and addiction among lawyers. He spares no painful detail
in recounting the many challenges he overcame to build a new a
purposeful life. Incorporating the stories of other lawyers who
struggle with addiction, this book will be of great service to
those in the profession in need of inspiration.
Many lawyers are reluctant to admit they have a problem and reach
out for help. Brian makes clear that the only way to tackle this
issue among attorneys is to speak up and extend a hand to the next
person who is suffering."
*Lisa F. Smith, Author of "Girl Walks Out Of A Bar: A Memoir"*
"As a law school dean, I have seen first-hand the devastating
impact of substance abuse on students' paths to achieve their goals
and on lawyers' ability to thrive in the profession. It is more
important now than ever to provide law students and lawyers with
the tools they need to recognize the problem in themselves and
others and move toward resolving it.
Brian's book is a page-turner and reads like an exciting novel.
But, rather than fiction, it portrays the harsh realities for so
many in our profession who are struggling with addiction. The
book's message is one of hope—the hope that it is possible for
those struggling with addiction to regain control of their lives
and move forward for the benefit of themselves and their clients.
This book is a must-read for all law students and lawyers."
*Cynthia L. Fountaine, Dean & Professor of Law Southern Illinois
University School of Law*
"If you want information beyond data and citations, communicated in
a way that will resonate with you, look no further than The
Addicted Lawyer. You will find stories at your level, as well
as advice on what to do next."
*David Jaffe, Associate Dean for Student Affairs, American
University Washington College of Law*
"Brian Cuban has done something very important with The
Addicted Lawyer—taken the subject of a widespread problem that most
lawyers and law firms would rather ignore and made it accessible,
personal, and above all, real. Without question, this book is going
to help people."
*Patrick R. Krill, Attorney, addiction counselor, and leading
expert on addiction in the legal profession. Co-author of "The
Prevalence of Substance Use and Other Mental Health Concerns Among
American Attorneys."*
"I've often searched for the right words and advice when I see
addiction destroying great lawyers. The Addicted
Lawyer is filled with the right words and advice, for all
lawyers."
*Brian Tannebaum, Ethics Lawyer and Author of "The Practice: Brutal
Truths About Lawyers and Lawyering"*
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