Mental impressions (the attorney's strategies and theories) are protected from disclosure under the attorney-client privilege.

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Mental impressions, strategies, and theories are protected under the work-product doctrine, not the attorney-client privilege. The attorney-client privilege specifically protects confidential communications between attorneys and their clients, while the work-product doctrine protects materials prepared in anticipation of litigation.

Mental Impressions (The Attorney's Strategies and Theories) Are Protected from Disclosure