On February 27th at 5:30, Brian Cuban, younger brother of Dallas Mavericks owner and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban, will share his experiences with addiction, redemption, and practicing law. In his book, The Addicted Lawyer: Tales of the Bar, Booze, Blow, and Redemption, Cuban reflects on how addiction and mental health issues destroyed a once successful legal career, until he sough help. Books can be pre-ordered for 50% off when you register for the event. If you purchase a book, you are invited to a book signing and meet and greet prior to the keynote speech! We hope to see you there!
The Colby Fellowship was created to allow students the opportunity to participate in various wellness based activities, provide resources to students, and to help bring greater awareness to the importance of a holistic, balanced lifestyle. The application for the 2020-2021 Colby Fellowship will be made available in mid-March on Albany Law Link.
OLIVIA COX, ’21
Olivia with her pup, Perry, the best de-stressor around.
My journey with wellness has been just that, a journey. I become interested in the whole concept of “wellness” when I was diagnosed with Type I Diabetes at 15 years old. My diagnosis led me to reevaluate many aspects of my life leading me down various paths that have ultimately taken me to where I have needed to be, right here. I do not purport myself as being a “beacon of wellness,” but I have learned from personal experience that maintaining your health, especially mental health, and wellness is imperative in living a happy and balanced life. I hope to aid my peers in finding balance and happiness in their lives by organizing various events and programs with the Wellness Initiative at Albany Law. Questions? [email protected]
CARLY DZIEKAN, ’20
Carly in La Veta, CO during her cross-country bike tour.
Growing up as an athlete, the concept of wellness was something I have always valued. During my first year of law school, “finding a balance” was even more important. Although I still struggle to find this balance at times, I was grateful to have strategies prior to law school to utilize, such as going to the gym, going for a walk, and recognizing when I need a break. As a part of the wellness initiative, I hope to help other students understand the importance of finding this balance and recognize when they too, need a break. Additionally, I hope to raise awareness of the issues lawyers and law students face and show students all of the resources available if they need help. Questions? [email protected].
Thank you so much to our generous donor, Trustee Andrea Colby ’80, for her generous donation. Without you this initiative would not have been possible!
The American Bar Association’s Law Student Division hosts a podcast that discusses a variety of issues law students face today, including surviving law school with children, diversity in the legal field, and choosing your practice area. Several episodes have been devoted to wellness, titled “Mental Health and Well-Being: How “Law Students Can Get Help and Help Others” and “Maintaining Mental Health at Law School.” The podcast is available on both the Apple and Android podcast app. More information about the podcast can be found at this link:
This past December the Wellness Initiative sponsored a variety of events during finals week to help students unwind and serve as a reminder that study breaks are always important! Here are some photos of students enjoying the trail mix bar and therapy dogs.
