Mrs. Lechner
@mrslechner.bsky.social
J.D., Minnesota-based attorney, dog mom (Winifred 8/23/2025- ;Mayzie 10/18/2010-5/5/2023); wife; Wizard of Oz, Star Wars, MCU, and Buffy fan; baseball and hockey enthusiast; vinyl collector; all around weirdo
I worked very late last night and I got into the office very early this morning so I could get some stuff done before a mediation. Depending on how long this mediation goes, I may go home early and take a nap tbh.
February 17, 2026 at 2:16 PM
I worked very late last night and I got into the office very early this morning so I could get some stuff done before a mediation. Depending on how long this mediation goes, I may go home early and take a nap tbh.
Now that all the fires are seemingly put out for the day, I can actually get to the work on my to-do list at *checks time* 4:47pm...
Happy Monday, y'all.
Happy Monday, y'all.
February 16, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Now that all the fires are seemingly put out for the day, I can actually get to the work on my to-do list at *checks time* 4:47pm...
Happy Monday, y'all.
Happy Monday, y'all.
I forgot my badge limiting my ability to go to the restroom (i need it to get back to my office). One of the ladies who I had borrowed her badge today asked me on her way out if i needed to use the restroom before she left. It was very sweet but also made me facepalm a bit because i'm dumb.
February 11, 2026 at 10:44 PM
I forgot my badge limiting my ability to go to the restroom (i need it to get back to my office). One of the ladies who I had borrowed her badge today asked me on her way out if i needed to use the restroom before she left. It was very sweet but also made me facepalm a bit because i'm dumb.
A year ago yesterday, I accepted an offer from my current firm (I started 7 weeks later). It was honestly the best decision I could have made for my career. In the last year, I have had such incredible opportunities to push my career forward.
I am so grateful and happy!
I am so grateful and happy!
February 8, 2026 at 5:37 PM
A year ago yesterday, I accepted an offer from my current firm (I started 7 weeks later). It was honestly the best decision I could have made for my career. In the last year, I have had such incredible opportunities to push my career forward.
I am so grateful and happy!
I am so grateful and happy!
I dreamed all night about a brief that I need to get written this month. I'm not sure how many hours I spent working on it in my dream, but I should be able to bill for that time, right?
February 7, 2026 at 3:08 PM
I dreamed all night about a brief that I need to get written this month. I'm not sure how many hours I spent working on it in my dream, but I should be able to bill for that time, right?
Trying a new thing where I enter my time from the previous day before I get started on my work so that I don't have to spend 5 hours at the end of the month entering all of my time. We'll see how this goes...good intentions and all
February 3, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Trying a new thing where I enter my time from the previous day before I get started on my work so that I don't have to spend 5 hours at the end of the month entering all of my time. We'll see how this goes...good intentions and all
Spent about 30 minutes cleaning up my deadline tracker because cases have been added and removed so quickly in the last 2 weeks it has not been accurate. It's not billable, but I know it'll keep me sane over the next couple weeks.
February 2, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Spent about 30 minutes cleaning up my deadline tracker because cases have been added and removed so quickly in the last 2 weeks it has not been accurate. It's not billable, but I know it'll keep me sane over the next couple weeks.
I just sent my husband a message saying "hey i'm going to come home super early today" and his response was "and by super early you mean a perfectly normal time to leave work?" For me 4:30pm is definitely a super early time to leave...
January 30, 2026 at 10:28 PM
I just sent my husband a message saying "hey i'm going to come home super early today" and his response was "and by super early you mean a perfectly normal time to leave work?" For me 4:30pm is definitely a super early time to leave...
Me while trying to meet all the competing deadlines while the world also feels like it is crumbling around me.
a cartoon of a penguin crying while looking at a computer screen
Alt: a cartoon of a penguin crying while looking at a computer screen
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January 26, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Me while trying to meet all the competing deadlines while the world also feels like it is crumbling around me.
As a Minnesotan, I'm not doing well. It has been one of the longest months known to man. As a lawyer, I'm also not doing well. It is feeling like everything I learned in law school is quickly becoming irrelevant. As a person, I'm desperately trying to hold it all together.
January 26, 2026 at 2:35 PM
As a Minnesotan, I'm not doing well. It has been one of the longest months known to man. As a lawyer, I'm also not doing well. It is feeling like everything I learned in law school is quickly becoming irrelevant. As a person, I'm desperately trying to hold it all together.
Reading this and the supportive replies brought tears of hope and joy to my eyes.
It's bleak here in Minnesota, but, boy howdy, these sparks of hope are so beautiful!
It's bleak here in Minnesota, but, boy howdy, these sparks of hope are so beautiful!
Yesterday, I drove refugees that had been shipped off to Texas all the way back home to St. Paul
Seeing them reunite with their families reminded me this is their home.
So keep sending them to Texas. I’ll keep driving ‘em back and introducing them to Bucc-ee’s and KC barbecue along the way.
Seeing them reunite with their families reminded me this is their home.
So keep sending them to Texas. I’ll keep driving ‘em back and introducing them to Bucc-ee’s and KC barbecue along the way.
January 22, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Reading this and the supportive replies brought tears of hope and joy to my eyes.
It's bleak here in Minnesota, but, boy howdy, these sparks of hope are so beautiful!
It's bleak here in Minnesota, but, boy howdy, these sparks of hope are so beautiful!
I hope this guy is haunted by his actions for the rest of his miserable life. If this guy has his own children, I hope they tell him how disappointed they are in him and go no-contact as soon as possible. I hope this guy has the day and life he absolutely deserves.
He is not a man, he's a monster.
He is not a man, he's a monster.
This guy went to work today, put a mask on, kidnapped a 5 year old child, and then used him as bait so both he and his father could be sent behind bars
January 22, 2026 at 2:19 PM
I hope this guy is haunted by his actions for the rest of his miserable life. If this guy has his own children, I hope they tell him how disappointed they are in him and go no-contact as soon as possible. I hope this guy has the day and life he absolutely deserves.
He is not a man, he's a monster.
He is not a man, he's a monster.
Woke up from a dead sleep because my dog was vomiting. Now 45 mins later I'm still awake knowing my alarm will go off in 2 hours. Work is going to suck.
January 21, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Woke up from a dead sleep because my dog was vomiting. Now 45 mins later I'm still awake knowing my alarm will go off in 2 hours. Work is going to suck.
In November, a colleague and I presented on Berk v. Choy and today SCOTUS issued its opinion. As a medical malpractice defense attorney, this opinion could have some major impacts on my clients. It is surreal to care deeply about a SCOTUS opinion that most people won't think twice about.
January 20, 2026 at 8:27 PM
In November, a colleague and I presented on Berk v. Choy and today SCOTUS issued its opinion. As a medical malpractice defense attorney, this opinion could have some major impacts on my clients. It is surreal to care deeply about a SCOTUS opinion that most people won't think twice about.
Past me did a mega favor for present me by getting gas last night. Present me is very grateful.
January 13, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Past me did a mega favor for present me by getting gas last night. Present me is very grateful.
My Monday night tap class is usually an appointment I rarely miss...you know work is rough when I admit defeat and skip it. #TooManyDeadlines #AssociateLife
January 13, 2026 at 2:02 AM
My Monday night tap class is usually an appointment I rarely miss...you know work is rough when I admit defeat and skip it. #TooManyDeadlines #AssociateLife
Today's soundtrack is 60s/70s Folk/Folk-Rock for no particular reason...
January 12, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Today's soundtrack is 60s/70s Folk/Folk-Rock for no particular reason...
Me right now.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Me right now.
First day back in the office in 2 weeks. While I love the flexibility of working from home, I really do like working in the office.
January 6, 2026 at 2:37 PM
First day back in the office in 2 weeks. While I love the flexibility of working from home, I really do like working in the office.
Lots of emails flying around today asking "what's the status on this again?" or "where are we with...?" Seems like everyone is coming out of the holiday fog and feeling some urgency with things.
January 5, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Lots of emails flying around today asking "what's the status on this again?" or "where are we with...?" Seems like everyone is coming out of the holiday fog and feeling some urgency with things.
I wish I could count "cleaning my office" as billable time. A clean office makes me more productive and accomplishing a task helps get me "in the zone" to do actual billable work.
Yes, I am aware that I could do it on my own time, but being able to count it towards my billable req. would rule.
Yes, I am aware that I could do it on my own time, but being able to count it towards my billable req. would rule.
January 2, 2026 at 4:36 PM
I wish I could count "cleaning my office" as billable time. A clean office makes me more productive and accomplishing a task helps get me "in the zone" to do actual billable work.
Yes, I am aware that I could do it on my own time, but being able to count it towards my billable req. would rule.
Yes, I am aware that I could do it on my own time, but being able to count it towards my billable req. would rule.
I think the puppy is going through another growth spurt. She slept so long last night and now she is asleep on my lap while I'm working. (She is also preventing me from getting a second cup of coffee 🙁)
January 2, 2026 at 3:43 PM
I think the puppy is going through another growth spurt. She slept so long last night and now she is asleep on my lap while I'm working. (She is also preventing me from getting a second cup of coffee 🙁)
2025 was the year of change. New job. New furniture (in some rooms). New puppy.
I'm hoping 2026 will be the year of growing and thriving, but also settling into a balanced routine. I'm excited what the year will bring.
I'm hoping 2026 will be the year of growing and thriving, but also settling into a balanced routine. I'm excited what the year will bring.
January 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM
2025 was the year of change. New job. New furniture (in some rooms). New puppy.
I'm hoping 2026 will be the year of growing and thriving, but also settling into a balanced routine. I'm excited what the year will bring.
I'm hoping 2026 will be the year of growing and thriving, but also settling into a balanced routine. I'm excited what the year will bring.
Family all around me are succumbing to the flu. Tonight's countdown feels like I'm counting down to the new year and potential plague.
January 1, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Family all around me are succumbing to the flu. Tonight's countdown feels like I'm counting down to the new year and potential plague.
It should be noted that I hit my billable requirement yesterday so everything today and tomorrow is just gravy. #AssociateLife
December 30, 2025 at 4:54 PM
It should be noted that I hit my billable requirement yesterday so everything today and tomorrow is just gravy. #AssociateLife