Brian Cuban
Author/Keynote Speaker
Meet Brian
"One of the first things you learn as a newbie novelist is there are no new ideas. There are only eight to ten plots in the world. Anything you’ve watched, read, or listened to is a deviation of some plot that’s already been used over and over again."
Brian Cuban is a Dallas-based attorney, author, and addiction recovery advocate. A graduate of Pennsylvania State University and the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Brian has been in long-term recovery from alcohol, cocaine, and bulimia since April 2007.
He has authored several books, including his memoir, The Addicted Lawyer: Tales of The Bar, Booze, Blow, & Redemption, which provides an unflinching look at how addiction and mental health issues impacted his legal career and how he found redemption in recovery. His first book, Shattered Image: My Triumph Over Body Dysmorphic Disorder, chronicles his personal experiences with eating disorders and body dysmorphic disorder. In his fiction debut, The Ambulance Chaser, Brian tells the story of a lawyer who becomes a fugitive to prove his innocence and save his abducted son. Beyond writing, Brian is a sought-after speaker, sharing his journey to inspire others and promote compassionate legal communities. He currently resides in Dallas with his wife and two cats.
Contributions
Stay Gold: An Interview with Brian Cuban
Experience and Expertise
Qualifications
Timeline
- Earned a Bachelor of Arts from Pennsylvania State University (1983)
- Obtained a Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law (1986)
- Entered long-term recovery from alcohol, cocaine, and bulimia (2007)
- Published "Shattered Image: My Triumph Over Body Dysmorphic Disorder" (2013)
- Released "The Addicted Lawyer: Tales of The Bar, Booze, Blow, & Redemption" (2017)
- Debuted his first novel, "The Ambulance Chaser" (2021)
- Debuted his second fictional novel, "The Body Brokers" (2024)
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