| name | communication-summarization |
| title | Communication Summarization |
| description | Generates structured memorandum-style summaries of legal communications (email threads, meeting notes, correspondence, negotiation records). Captures decisions, commitments, deadlines, party positions, and legally significant language. Triggers when the user asks to summarize communication chains for corporate matters, discovery review, settlement negotiations, or matter file management. |
| author | CaseMark |
| author_url | https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/communication-summarization |
| license | Apache-2.0 |
| version | 0.1.0 |
| execution_mode | open |
| jurisdiction | general |
| practice | general |
| language | en |
| tags | ["corporate","memo","summarization","summary"] |
Communication Summarization
Distills legal communication chains into a structured memorandum capturing decisions, commitments, deadlines, and legally significant elements.
Quick Start
- Collect source communications (email threads, meeting notes, transcripts)
- Gather matter context if available (contracts, prior agreements, party relationships)
- Produce memorandum following the output structure below
Output Structure
Header Block
| Field | Content |
|---|
| To | [Requesting attorney / matter file] |
| From | CaseMark |
| Date | [Today's date] |
| Re | Communication Summary — [Matter/Subject] |
| Sources | [All documents/threads reviewed] |
1. Executive Overview
2–3 sentences: purpose of communications, period covered, key outcome or current status.
2. Background and Context
- Parties involved (names, roles, organizations)
- Communication period (date range)
- Subject matter / transaction / dispute
3. Key Decisions and Agreements
| Date | Parties | Decision / Agreement | Source |
|---|
Flag agreements that modify existing contracts, could constitute acceptance/waiver/novation, or contain representations/admissions.
4. Commitments and Deadlines
| Date | Party | Commitment / Obligation | Source |
|---|
5. Outstanding Issues
- Unresolved disputes or open questions
- Conflicting party positions
- Gaps in the communication record
6. Legally Significant Language
Flag and quote verbatim (with source and date) any:
- Notice language (contractual or statutory)
- Admissions or representations
- Document/information requests
- References to contracts, statutes, or legal authorities
- Language that could toll deadlines or trigger obligations
7. Action Items
| Priority | Action | Responsible Party | Due Date |
|---|
