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In reply to the discussion: Clinton aide reported to have walked out of FBI interview [View all]pnwmom
(110,345 posts)she was sworn to do. If she hadn't invoked attorney-client privilege, that could have been malpractice.
From the American Bar Association:
http://www.americanbar.org/publications/blt/2013/10/01_unger.html
The attorney-client privilege is the backbone of the legal profession. It encourages the client to be open and honest with his or her attorney without fear that others will be able to pry into those conversations. Further, being fully informed by the client enables the attorney to provide the best legal advice.
The privilege is in play on a daily basis, whether litigated in court or serving as a background consideration in how best to advise the client while maintaining confidences. Even in business transactions, it is critical to maintain the privilege as unseen conflicts may result in litigation down the road where attorney-client communications become of interest to an opponent.