Lawyer. Author. Notary Public. Government official. Working at the intersection of law, technology, and justice reform in Africa.

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BOOKS ON LAW AND TECHNOLOGY

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YEARS IN PUBLIC LAW AND POLICY

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PROJECTS COMPLETED

About Michael.

About Fernandez.

Fernandez serves as Special Assistant to the President of Nigeria on Justice Sector Reform & ICT/Digital and Innovative Technology, working within the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation. His work spans criminal justice modernisation, digital transformation of court processes, AI and technology policy, and legislative reform. He is a published author, notary public, and co-founder of a legal technology company.

AI and Policy Governance

Justice Sector Reform and modernisation

Digital rights and ICT law

Legal technology and the future of legal practice

Policy and legislative drafting on emerging technologies

Dispute Resolution

Books

Law & Technologies

2024 - PUBLISHED

Law & Technologies: Exploring the Evolving Intersection of Law and Technology

An authoritative exploration of how law is evolving to meet the demands of a rapidly changing technological landscape — covering cybercrime, data protection, AI liability, and more.

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Power, Code & Control

FORTHCOMING 2026

Power, Code, and Control: Artificial Intelligence and the Struggle Over Who Decides

A landmark non-fiction work on artificial intelligence — its origins, its implications, and what it means for Africa. Written for every curious reader, not just the technical expert.

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Speaking & Advisory Engagements

Fernandez is available for speaking engagements, panel discussions, and advisory work on law, technology, AI governance, and justice sector reform. He has addressed audiences and worked on projects for governments, the International Bar Association, the Nigerian Bar Association, the Nigerian Shippers Council, and other national and international forums.

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