Lisa Smith

Lisa Smith is a lawyer, recovery coach, speaker, and the author of the award-winning memoir Girl Walks Out of a Bar, which recounts her descent into, and recovery from, high-functioning alcohol and cocaine addiction while working at New York City law firms. After practicing corporate finance law at an international firm, she spent more than 20 years in law firm administration and business development. Through Lisa Smith Advisory, she speaks to and consults with law firms, bar associations, and law schools on well-being in the legal profession. She co-hosts the podcast Recovery Rocks with author Anna David, is a founding member of SHE RECOVERS for Legal Professionals, and serves on the board of the Lawyers Depression Project. The New York Law Journal named her a 2020 Trailblazer, and she has appeared on TODAY, BBC World News, and FOX News. She is a graduate of Northwestern University and Rutgers Law School.