About Abbie S.
Abbie S. Olson earned her J.D. from Hamline University School of Law, where she also completed a Certificate in Business Law. Her legal education combined doctrinal coursework and practical study in commercial matters. That academic foundation informed her early career choices and professional interests.
She joined Gislason & Hunter LLP in 2012. There she worked as a lawyer, handling matters that drew on her business law training. Her work during that period included advising clients and supporting transactional and advisory projects under the supervision of more senior attorneys. The role provided front-line experience in a firm setting and introduced her to a range of client issues.
In 2015 Olson moved to Maschka, Riedy & Ries, PLLP. Her position there continued to involve client counseling and legal drafting. Over time she took on greater responsibility for case management, client communications, and coordination with other professionals. Colleagues from both firms note her steady approach to routine and complex tasks.
Olson has maintained professional memberships since the start of her career. She became a member of the Minnesota State Bar in 2012 and remains an active member. She also held memberships in the American Bar Association from 2012 through 2017. From 2012 to 2017 she served as president of the South Central Chapter of Minnesota Women Lawyers, a role that combined administrative duties with outreach and program organization.
Her training and experience reflect a consistent engagement with business-related legal issues. The Certificate in Business Law from Hamline provided specific coursework that aligns with the types of matters she has handled in practice. Over the years she has balanced client work with participation in bar activities and local professional groups, which expanded her network and practical understanding of practice management.
Peers describe Olson as methodical in case preparation and straightforward in client conversations. She approaches legal problems by breaking them into manageable parts and prioritizing clear options for clients. That style has shaped how she manages matters at her current firm and how she mentors less-experienced staff.
She continues to practice law at Maschka, Riedy & Ries, PLLP and her work addresses business law and related client needs.
