Attorney Sarah represents her client, Mr. Jones, in a personal injury lawsuit. In preparation for the trial, Sarah drafts a comprehensive strategy memo outlining potential defenses and arguments. During discovery, opposing counsel requests access to Sarah's strategy memo. Under the rules of evidence, how should Sarah respond to this request?
Offer to redact any portions of the memo that contain sensitive legal strategies before providing it to opposing counsel.
Assert the work product doctrine, refusing to disclose the memo unless the court orders it's production.
Object to the disclosure on the basis of attorney-client privilege, as the memo contains confidential communications between attorney and client.
Provide the memo to opposing counsel, as discovery requests must be complied with unless a court orders otherwise.
The correct answer identifies that strategy memos are protected by the work product doctrine, which generally shields materials prepared in anticipation of litigation from disclosure unless the opposing party demonstrates a substantial need. Other options incorrectly apply attorney-client privilege or misstate the requirements for disclosure.
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