Software is becoming increasingly sophisticated, but the days of 100% automated privilege logging is nowhere near a reality—and shouldn't be a consideration, according to e-discovery attorneys.

On Wednesday, a panel of Big Law e-discovery attorneys gathered for "The Time for Change Has Come: Streamlining Privilege Review" Legalweek 2022 panel to discuss some of the nuances, challenges and technical opportunities for privilege logging.

To be sure, determining if documents or communications are privileged is typically not an easy or straightforward task, panelists said. Challenges even arise regarding what communications fall under attorney-client privilege, noted K&L Gates e-discovery analysis and technology group partner Rachel Tausend.