Ashish Ransom is an accomplished legal professional and academic whose career reflects his commitment to excellence in legal education and research. With an LL.M. from the prestigious National Law School of India University, Bengaluru, and a B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) from Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow, Ashish has laid a strong academic foundation for his expertise in international law, contract law, and labor laws.
Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Law, Assam University, he has been imparting legal knowledge since 2017. Ashish’s teaching is complemented by his practical experience as an advocate at the Gauhati High Court and as a faculty member at the Indian Institute of Legal Studies, Siliguri.
His illustrious career is adorned with several accolades, including the Henry Dunant Award from the International Committee of the Red Cross for his essay on international humanitarian law and the Blackstone Legal Fellowship awarded by the Alliance Defend Fund, USA. He also earned the Reserve Bank of India Young Scholar title for his impactful research on banking accessibility.
Ashish’s academic contributions include co-authoring research on corporate social responsibility, arbitration, and intellectual property rights. He has presented papers on diverse topics, from refugee rights and caste discrimination to environmental law and e-governance, at prestigious conferences. Notably, he organized seminars addressing critical issues such as Gandhi’s peace principles and demographic challenges in Northeast India.
His internships span esteemed organizations like the State Human Rights Commission, Reserve Bank of India, and People’s Union for Civil Liberties, where he conducted impactful fieldwork on human rights, communal violence, and child labor.
With a career marked by intellectual rigor, advocacy, and a passion for justice, Ashish Ransom exemplifies dedication to fostering a deeper understanding of law and addressing pressing societal issues.
