The phrase "recovering lawyer" is commonly used to describe someone who used to work as a lawyer but has decided to stop practicing law. Full definition
As a seasoned recovering lawyer I am now writing a book called... Lean Out... how to change corporate policies so women can really rise to the top. (slaw.ca)
Also a current and not recovering lawyer, and the 2001 winner of the Boulder Short Track mountain bike series. (legaltalknetwork.com)
Fowler is a self - described recovering lawyer, writer, sailing coach, extrovert and insatiably curious woman. (legalblogwatch.typepad.com)