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Israeli Lawyer Uses AI-Generated Voice to Return to Court After Losing Speech

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First reported by N12 · Jul 6, 2026

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Lori Cohen, a senior Israeli-American lawyer, lost her voice in 2022 and now uses an AI-generated voice to appear in court. Developed from her past recordings, this technology allows her to communicate effectively in legal settings. Judges and colleagues have responded positively, and Cohen advocates that AI supports rather than replaces lawyers.

01Lori Cohen lost her voice in 2022 and uses an AI-generated voice for court appearances.
02Her AI voice was created from past recordings using Eleven Labs technology.
03Judges and legal peers have been supportive and accommodating of her AI voice.
04She plans to use the AI voice in upcoming jury trials and legal presentations.
05Cohen argues AI frees lawyers for strategic work but cannot replace human judgment.
06Greenberg Traurig integrates AI tools firm-wide, emphasizing hybrid legal practice.

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