‘Check your privilege’ used to annoy me. Now I get it.

Understanding the privilege(s) you have and how certain privileges can be and are used to benefit some groups while oppressing others. What is meant by terms such as male privilege, class privilege, white fragility or white supremacy?

Attorney-client privilege is an evidentiary rule that protects attorneys and their clients from being compelled to disclose confidential communications between them made for the purpose of obtaining legal advice. This Practical Pointer further explains the privilege, what is excluded from the privilege, how the privilege can be waived, and best practices for preserving attorney-client privilege.

Recognizing white privilege begins with truly understanding the term itself.