July 2005 (Revised August 2008)
Background Note
HBS Case Collection

Attorney-Client Privilege

By: Lynn S. Paine and Christopher Bruner

Format:Print
| Pages:4

Abstract

Provides a brief summary of the requirements of the attorney-client privilege--an important mechanism for protecting client confidences under U.S. law. Discusses the application of the privilege in a corporate context.

Keywords

Business Ventures; Interpersonal Communication; Crime and Corruption; Law; Attorney and Client Relationships

Citation

Paine, Lynn S., and Christopher Bruner. "Attorney-Client Privilege." Harvard Business School Background Note 306-013, July 2005. (Revised August 2008.)