Privilege Log Generator

When preparing privilege logs for discovery responses — one of the most tedious but critical litigation tasks.

Generate privilege log entries for the following documents:

Case: [CASE NAME AND NUMBER]
Privilege holder(s): [LIST ATTORNEYS AND CLIENTS]
Applicable rules: [e.g., FRCP 26(b)(5), state equivalent]

For each document, create a log entry with:
1. Document date
2. Document type (email, memo, letter, notes)
3. Author
4. Recipient(s) and CC
5. Subject matter description — specific enough to support the privilege claim but not so detailed as to waive it
6. Privilege(s) asserted (attorney-client, work product, joint defense)
7. Basis for privilege — one sentence explaining why the privilege applies

CRITICAL: Descriptions must:
- Identify the general subject matter without revealing the substance of the communication
- Establish the attorney-client or work product elements on the face of the log
- Use formulations like "Communication between [client] and [attorney] seeking/providing legal advice regarding [general topic]"
- Never disclose the actual legal advice or mental impressions

Documents to log:
[PASTE OR DESCRIBE EACH DOCUMENT]

Example Output

A formatted privilege log table with one row per document, containing all required fields per the applicable rules.

Tips

• •Review every entry for inadvertent disclosure — a poorly worded description can waive privilege.
• •Include the attorney's name and bar status — courts want to see the attorney relationship on the log itself.
• •Batch similar documents together when drafting descriptions for consistency.

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