What is attorney-client privilege in this circuit?

The general principles applicable to the attorney-client privilege in this circuit are well settled. The privilege protects only those confidential communications made by a client to an attorney in order to obtain legal assistance. Fisher v. United States, 425 U.S. 391, 403, 96 S.Ct. 1569, 1577, 48 L.Ed.2d 39 (1976). It extends to the client's ulterior motive for litigation or retention of an attorney. In re Grand Jury Witness (Salas), 695 F.2d 359, 362 (9th Cir.1982). "The purpose of the privilege is to protect and foster the client's freedom of expression. It is not to permit an attorney to conduct his client's business affairs in secret." Matter of Fischel, 557 F.2d 209, 211 (9th Cir.1977).