Law, Addiction and Recovery: The Brian Cuban Story

Join us in The Attorney Lounge as Brian Cuban shares his life journey, detailing his struggles with addiction and eating disorders. Brian is a Dallas-based attorney, author and addiction recovery advocate, and the younger brother of Dallas Mavericks owner and entrepreneur Mark Cuban. He is a graduate of Penn State University and The University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Brian has been in long-term recovery from alcohol, cocaine and bulimia since April of 2007 and he currently resides in Dallas with his wife and two cats. In this candid conversation, Brian opens up about the impact of childhood experiences, such as fat-shaming and bullying, on his self-esteem and mental health. He highlights the prevalence of addiction within the legal profession and emphasizes the importance of understanding the underlying factors that contribute to these issues. Brian takes us through his journey from growing up in Pittsburgh as one of three brothers, to his undergraduate experience at Penn State, law school at The University of Pittsburgh, to addiction and his career as a lawyer, revealing how he turned to drugs and alcohol as coping mechanisms and how it affected his life and career. Brian eventually hit rock bottom and contemplated suicide. However, with the unwavering support of his family, he sought help and entered recovery. Brian's story underscores the importance of the need for support in overcoming addiction. He discusses the challenges he faced, the impact on his relationships, and the crucial role of seeking help. Brian also emphasizes the need for empathy and support within the legal profession and offers advice for those struggling with substance abuse. Brian also talks about his books, including 'The Ambulance Chaser,' 'The Addicted Lawyer' and 'The Body Brokers,' which shed light on addiction and the fentanyl epidemic.