Build an upload checklist for a matter before any file goes into a tool

Key facts

Human involvement: YellowClose supervision
How AI is used: From the matter type and the approved-tool list, produce a checklist of what may be uploaded, what must be redacted, and which tool is permitted.
What the lawyer must review: Do not upload unless the terms and matter sensitivity clearly allow it
Record the decision on the file
Written for / version: US

Open a jurisdiction version of this task to see which instruments apply: US

Who does what

Who does what
Role	What they do
Assistance	From the matter type and the approved-tool list, produce a checklist of what may be uploaded, what must be redacted, and which tool is permitted.
Lawyer	Set the scope, supervise the work closely, verify every part relied on, resolve omissions and exceptions, and approve the exact output.

Confirm the output against the client’s instructions and the complete relevant source material, including omissions or contradictions.
Verify every relied-on citation, figure and name against the source document.
The responsible lawyer approves the exact version before use.

Forms and precedents for this task
Form or precedent	Kind	AI use	Summary
Checklist before any file on a matter goes into a tool	Checklist	AI use Yellow	Matter-by-matter checklist before a document is put into a tool: confidentiality, court limits, personal information, overseas handling, the client's instructions, and any information barrier.
Confidentiality undertaking for an external reviewer or expert	Letter	AI use Yellow	Undertaking by a person outside the practice who will see client material, limiting use to a stated purpose and prohibiting upload to a tool the practice has not approved for that material.

Signed-in accounts can read the full text of each one. All precedents.

Confirm the required checking with the responsible lawyer before work starts. The checking approach does not establish permission to use AI.