Michel José Reymond

Michel José Reymond is a Lecturer at the University of Geneva and an Affiliated Researcher at the Digital Law Center. He practices law at Byrne-Sutton Bollen Kern, specializing in digital law, blockchain technologies, and international jurisdiction.

Education:

• PhD in Digital Law, University of Geneva
• Visiting Researcher, Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University (2015-2016)

Research Interests: Dr. Reymond focuses on the extraterritorial application of state regulations to online activities, jurisdictional challenges in digital law, and the technical-legal intersections of blockchain technologies. His work bridges gaps between law and technology through teaching and collaborative projects.

Publications: His research trends include Internet governance, data protection, and blockchain terminology. Notable outputs include a Berkman Klein Center paper and a blockchain dictionary co-authored with the University of Geneva's Centre de droit bancaire et financier.

Scientific Awards:

• Swiss National Science Foundation grant for visiting research at Harvard (2015-2016)

Teaching & Collaborations: He regularly teaches at the University of Geneva's Digital Law Summer School and co-founded coding workshops for lawyers via the Geneva Bar Association's Commission Innovations et modernisation du barreau. His legal practice spans international contracts, arbitration, and civil service law for international organizations.