Legal Speak

LISTEN “This Big-Law Veteran Hit Rock Bottom. Here’s How She Got Sober.” Legal Speak powered by Law.com By Leigh Jones and Vanessa Blum Lisa Smith, who started her path to recovery 15 years ago, says there’s a “myth” about the so-called high-functioning alcoholic. This week, Gina Passarella, editor in chief of Law.com affiliate The American […]

Northwestern Intersections

LISTEN “Lisa Smith ’88 on Walking Out of a Bar and Into Advocacy” Northwestern Intersections with Cassie Petoskey She never received a poor performance evaluation throughout her successful career in the legal industry, even through years of alcohol and drug addiction. Lisa Smith later had a panic attack and checked herself into rehab. She found […]

The Same 24 Hours

LISTEN “Episode 81: Lisa Smith – Girl Walks Out of a Bar” The Same 24 Hours with Meredith Atwood

Light Hustler

LISTEN “Coming Out About Your Addiction with Lawyer Lisa Smith” Light Hustler with Anna David It’s one thing to be open about your addiction when you’re a writer in LA—aka a person most people assume WOULD be an addict. It’s quite another when you’re a high-powered attorney. But Lisa F. Smith is a trail blazer. The […]

Don’t Freak Out with Allison Micco

LISTEN “Girl Walks Out of a Bar with Lisa Smith“ Don’t Freak Out with Allison Micco Here’s my favorite gems from this week’s episode [Allison Micco] : Lisa’s journey from addiction to recovery How to stay sober despite work hard/play hard culture How writing helped her heal from addiction There’s more sober people than you realize […]

Talk Recovery Radio

LISTEN “Girl Walks Out of a Bar” Talk Recovery Radio with Last Door Recovery Center Aired on CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver.

Addiction in the Legal Profession

LISTEN “Addiction in the Legal Profession” Cityscape with George Bodarky A recent study found that lawyers struggle with substance abuse, particularly drinking, and with depression and anxiety more commonly than some other professionals. Our guest on this week’s Cityscape knows all too well about problem drinking in the legal profession. Lisa F. Smith was addicted […]

Since Right Now

LISTEN “There were mornings waking up (with) no clue what happened last night but it was never something at that point where I would think I should stop…or slow down.”

Home Podcast

“Coming Out About Your Addiction with Lawyer Lisa Smith” Home Podcast with with Laura McKowen and Holly Whitaker LISTEN “Lisa Smith is a writer and a lawyer based in NYC. Girl Walks Out of a Bar (released today!) is her story of addiction and recovery. Prior to beginning her more than 15-year legal marketing career, […]