L10: LEGAL EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Purpose
Distills all legal analysis into a concise 1-2 page executive briefing for the decision-maker. Written for a non-lawyer audience.
Triggers
- •Consistency check completed
- •
[LEGAL_RUN]command (Phase 7) - •Request for case overview or status update
Inputs
- •
legal/memos/CONSISTENCY_REPORT.md - •
legal/strategy/RISK_REPORT.md - •
legal/strategy/SETTLEMENT_PLAN.md - •
legal/claims/CLAIM_MATRIX.md
Output
legal/memos/EXEC_BRIEF.md
Playbook
- •Situation (3-5 sentences): What is this case about?
- •Key Facts (5-7 bullets): The most important facts, with dates
- •Your Position: Strengths and weaknesses in plain language
- •Risk Assessment: Best/worst/likely outcomes with numbers
- •Recommendation: What to do next (settle, litigate, or other)
- •Immediate Actions: Top 5 things to do this week
- •Open Questions: What decisions are needed from you
Format
- •Maximum 2 pages (A4)
- •Plain language (no legal jargon without explanation)
- •Numbers and percentages for risk/financial data
- •Bold key decisions and action items
Quality Checks
- •Must be understandable by someone with no legal background
- •Financial figures must match risk report
- •Action items must be specific and time-bound
- •Must include the disclaimer: "This analysis supports decision-making but does not constitute legal advice."