Privilege Log Builder
The most hated task in litigation, automated
Scans your withheld documents, extracts metadata, classifies the privilege basis, and generates compliant privilege log entries. Handles thousands of documents without losing your mind or your weekend.
PROMPT
Create a skill called "Privilege Log Builder" for a lawyer. I'll point you at a folder of documents I'm withholding from production on privilege grounds. For each document, extract: author, all recipients (To, CC, BCC), date created/sent, document type (email, memo, letter, draft), and page count. Classify the privilege basis (attorney-client communication, attorney work product, joint defense/common interest). Draft a privilege log description for each document that's specific enough to satisfy the court but doesn't reveal privileged content. Check for consistency across entries — same document types should be described similarly. Flag any entries where the privilege claim may be weak (e.g., non-attorney recipients who break privilege). Export the final log as an Excel spreadsheet with columns matching the court's required format.
How It Works
Building a privilege log means reviewing each withheld document, identifying
the privilege basis, and creating a detailed entry — without revealing
privileged content. This skill automates the metadata extraction and
drafts the entries for your review.
What You Get
- Batch processing of withheld document files
- Metadata extraction: author, recipients, date, document type
- Privilege classification: attorney-client, work product, joint defense, common interest
- Compliant log entry drafting with description that doesn't waive privilege
- Consistency checking across entries (same document type described the same way)
- Export in court-required format (Excel, CSV, or PDF table)
- Duplicate and near-duplicate detection
Setup Steps
- Point the skill at your folder of withheld documents
- Provide the privilege categories applicable to your case
- Review the generated log entries
- Export in the required format
Tips
- Always review AI-generated privilege descriptions — a description that's too specific can waive privilege
- Use the consistency checker before filing — courts scrutinize inconsistent privilege claims
- Process in batches by custodian for better accuracy
- The duplicate detector saves time on rolling productions