privilege-log-review

Classify privilege log entries as privileged, not privileged, or requiring attorney review.

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npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/claude-for-legal --skill privilege-log-review-anthropics
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Skill: privilege-log-review
Source: https://github.com/anthropics/claude-for-legal/tree/main/litigation-legal/skills/privilege-log-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/claude-for-legal --skill privilege-log-review-anthropics

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you do a first-pass review of a privilege log by separating entries that are obviously privileged, obviously not privileged, and the ones that need an attorney’s judgment—without making close calls.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • First-pass privilege triage: Flags “obvious” privileged and “obvious” non-privileged entries and keeps uncertain entries marked for attorney review.
  • Disclosure-use restriction gate: Checks whether the documents were obtained through disclosure/discovery and flags potential undertaking/protective-order issues.
  • Jurisdiction-aware approach: Applies forum-specific privilege-log requirements and waiver doctrine, and escalates uncertain or jurisdiction-sensitive issues (e.g., in-house counsel privilege).
  • Structured output for review: Produces a reviewed log format with explicit evidence-for/evidence-against and a targeted question for the attorney.

Quick Start

Run privilege-log-review with your privilege log (or document set) so it returns a reviewed privilege log with clear ✅ / ❌ / ⚠️ attorney-review flags and reasons.

Frequently Asked Questions about privilege-log-review

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I do a first-pass review of a privilege log before production?

First-pass privilege log review flags entries as confidently privileged, confidently not privileged, or requiring attorney review. It separates obvious calls from uncertain ones to triage documents before production and validate the log without making close calls.

How does a privilege log triage tool handle jurisdiction-specific waiver risks?

A privilege log triage tool applies jurisdiction-aware forum requirements and waiver doctrine, escalating uncertain or jurisdiction-sensitive issues like in-house counsel privilege for attorney review rather than making definitive calls.

Can I use an automated privilege review for documents obtained through discovery?

Yes, automated privilege review checks whether documents were obtained through disclosure or discovery and flags potential undertaking or protective-order issues. It enforces a disclosure-use restriction gate during the triage process.

What is the best way to validate privilege calls on a litigation document set?

Validating privilege calls involves reviewing the log to classify entries as privileged, not privileged, or uncertain. The tool outputs entry-by-entry flags with explicit evidence-for, evidence-against, and targeted questions for the attorney.

Does privilege log review software work for in-house counsel communications?

Privilege log review software handles in-house counsel communications by applying jurisdiction-aware privilege rules. It escalates uncertain or jurisdiction-sensitive in-house counsel privilege issues for attorney review rather than making definitive calls.

What are the limitations of automated privilege log classification?

Automated privilege log classification does not make close calls on uncertain entries. It limits its scope to confidently privileged or not privileged items, leaving any uncertain entries marked specifically for attorney review.