Brian Cuban
Brian Cuban is The Addicted Lawyer. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, he somehow made it through as an alcoholic then added cocaine to his résumé as a practicing attorney. He went into recovery April 8, 2007. He left the practice of law and now writes and speaks on recovery topics, not only for the legal profession, but on recovery in general. Brian is also a recent Amazon bestselling author with his new book, "The Addicted Lawyer: Tales Of The Bar, Booze, Blow & Redemption," available on Amazon.com. You can reach him by email at brian@addictedlawyer.com and on Twitter (@bcuban).
Posts by Brian Cuban
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Legal Conference Exhibitors Giving Away Alcohol
The vendor certainly knew its audience. -
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Depression And The 'P Word'
Be mindful of the fact that so many people do not enjoy the privilege that we do to access treatment for depression. - Sponsored
Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
How to best leverage generative AI as an early adopter with ethical use. -
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The Lonely Lawyer
Don't let yourself become overwhelmed. If you need help, ask for it.
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Happy Dry January
Given that the legal profession suffers from a problem drinking rate at over twice that of the public, it can't hurt to self-evaluate. -
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When Asking About Depression, It's OK To Be Wrong
When confronted with depression, it's normal to project and experience anxiety reaching out. -
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The Lawyers Depression Project: A Support Group For Legal Professionals
Membership and meetings are confidential, and members have the option of anonymity when they participate. -
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The Insanity Of Addiction: My 'Midnight Express' Moment
I was standing in the security line at McCarran Airport in Vegas when I suddenly remembered I still had drugs in my luggage. - Sponsored
How Generative AI Will Improve Legal Service Delivery
Learn how emerging tools will likely change and enhance the work of lawyers for years to come in this new report. -
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When A Bullied Child Becomes A Bully
I was bullied and fat shamed in school. I ended up doing the exact same thing to my freshman college roommate. -
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The Intersection Of Resilience And Failure
I was recently asked how I was able (finally) to pass the Texas Bar Exam while also struggling with cocaine addiction and alcohol use disorder (alcoholism). Here is my answer. -
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Recovery Rocks!
I was awash in gratitude and reflection when I was asked to keynote the school’s 2021 graduation as the distinguished alumni speaker. -
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As Sick As Our Secrets
My friend thought his physical problems were the side effects of our cocaine and alcohol binges. He was wrong. -
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Sobriety At 60
I'm now 60 years old. Where the hell did all the years go? There was a time when getting here was in serious doubt.
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How Generative AI Will Improve Legal Service Delivery
Learn how emerging tools will likely change and enhance the work of lawyers for years to come in this new report.
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Legal AI: 3 Steps Law Firms Should Take Now
If 2023 introduced legal professionals to generative AI, then 2024 will be when law firms start adapting to utilize it. Things are moving fast, so…
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Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
How to best leverage generative AI as an early adopter with ethical use.
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Profit Powerhouse: Elevating Law Firm Financial Performance
In this CLE-eligible webinar on April 10th, we’ll explore the most common accounting pitfalls and how to avoid them for your firm.
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Crying Is Healthy
I cry at least once a week. Crying is an incredibly healthy way of releasing stress, grief, and anxiety. It's not weakness, it's strength. Find a safe spot and let it rip! -
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Here's What I Learned From 3 Bar Exam Failures
There are several certainties in life -- death, taxes, and people failing the bar exam. Here's what I learned from my three failures. -
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The Stigma Of Eating Disorders
Of all of my mental health challenges, the hardest to talk openly about was my struggle with bulimia. Here's why. -
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It's Time For Lawyers To Smell The Roses
You're getting a law license to make your life better, and you haven’t done that if you end up a labor droid, an alcoholic, or a corpse. -
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A Lawyer Shares His Story Of Childhood Sexual Assault
Trigger warning: This article contains a general description of a sexual assault. -
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You Are Enough And Always Will Be
I suspect that talking to your inner child is not something most males are comfortable with. Lawyers can be even more closed off to that process.