client-memo
Drafts structured client memoranda translating legal analysis and strategic recommendations into plain language for non-lawyer audiences. Covers corporate governance, fiduciary duties, compliance, and transactional advice. Enforces standard memo architecture: heading block, executive summary, background, analysis, options, and recommendations. Use when preparing client-facing memos, opinion letters, or governance briefings.
Best use case
client-memo is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Drafts structured client memoranda translating legal analysis and strategic recommendations into plain language for non-lawyer audiences. Covers corporate governance, fiduciary duties, compliance, and transactional advice. Enforces standard memo architecture: heading block, executive summary, background, analysis, options, and recommendations. Use when preparing client-facing memos, opinion letters, or governance briefings.
Teams using client-memo should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/client-memo/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How client-memo Compares
| Feature / Agent | client-memo | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Drafts structured client memoranda translating legal analysis and strategic recommendations into plain language for non-lawyer audiences. Covers corporate governance, fiduciary duties, compliance, and transactional advice. Enforces standard memo architecture: heading block, executive summary, background, analysis, options, and recommendations. Use when preparing client-facing memos, opinion letters, or governance briefings.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Client Memo Produces client-facing memoranda that translate corporate governance legal issues into clear analysis and actionable recommendations for non-lawyer decision-makers. ## Prerequisites 1. **Matter description** — client name, entity type, jurisdiction, subject matter 2. **Supporting documents** — contracts, board minutes, correspondence, filings, prior opinions 3. **Legal questions** — specific issues or decisions the client faces 4. **Deadlines** — filing dates, board meetings, regulatory timelines ## Quick Start 1. Gather matter details and supporting documents from the user 2. Identify the legal questions to address 3. Draft memo following the Output Structure below 4. Mark any uncertain citations `[VERIFY]` and flag factual gaps as Open Items 5. Label the draft Attorney-Client Privileged / Work Product ## Output Structure ### Heading Block | Field | Content | |---|---| | TO | [Client name / contact] | | FROM | [Firm / attorney name] | | DATE | [Date] | | RE | [Matter — specific subject] | | CONFIDENTIAL | Attorney-Client Privileged | ### 1. Executive Summary - 2–4 sentences: issue, bottom-line conclusion, immediate next steps - Plain language; no citations; written for a CEO or board chair ### 2. Background - Chronological narrative from uploaded documents - Key parties, dates, agreements, events - Flag factual gaps needing client clarification ### 3. Legal Analysis - Labeled subsection per issue - Structure: **Rule → Application → Conclusion** - Translate citations into business-impact terms - Note controlling authority and any majority/minority splits ### 4. Strategic Options (if applicable) | Option | Description | Risks | Benefits | |---|---|---|---| | A | | | | | B | | | | | C | | | | ### 5. Recommendations - Numbered actionable steps - Assign responsibility (client vs. counsel) and deadline per item - Identify decisions required before counsel can proceed ### 6. Open Items - Facts, documents, or clarifications needed to complete the analysis ## Pitfalls and Checks - **Privilege**: Always label drafts Attorney-Client Privileged / Work Product - **Citations**: Include statute/regulation/case with one-sentence plain-English gloss; mark uncertain citations `[VERIFY]` - **Scope**: US-focused by default; flag foreign law, state-specific rules, or non-US entities explicitly - **No guarantees**: Frame conclusions as analysis, not outcome predictions; qualify where law is unsettled or facts incomplete - **Tone**: Professional and direct; avoid legalese but keep precision on operative legal terms
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