Dr. S. P. Ashok is a multi-facets personality. He is an Advocate, Activist, Poet, Writer and Social Worker. Dr. Ashok has resigned as Deputy Chief Legal Adviser from Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC) and has more than two decades’ experience in the field of the Contract Law, Arbitration, Oil and Gas Laws, Safety Laws, Labour Laws, Civil Matters, Criminal Matters, Service Matters, Property Matters, etc. Now, he practices as an Advocate, Arbitrator and Mediator. He is empanelled Arbitrator of Bombay High Court and also empanelled advocate, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC).

Dr. Ashok has deep understanding and knowledge of law. He acquired the degree of B. Tech. (Mechanical Engineering), M.A. (Journalism and Mass Communication), LL.B., LL.M. (Intellectual Property Law and Information Technology), Diploma in Taxation Law, PG Diploma (Alternative Dispute Resolution)  Basic Course on IP from WIPO,  a Course “Arbitration and Mediation Procedure under WIPO Rules”, Geneva, Switzerland and Ph. D. (Law) from University of Mumbai.

He writes poetries and articles. His Articles have been published in various Magazines/Journals. He has presented his papers and delivered lectures in various colleges and programmes.

Dr. Ashok has deep commitment for social works and activities. He is Founder Secretary of National Educational Social and Traditional Knowledge (NEST) Foundation. NEST Foundation has Consultative Status with United Nations, Permanent Observer Status in World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), Partnership with PMNCH of WHO, and signed MOUs with United Nations Resource Centre (UNRC), and also working with UN Online Volunteering Services. He has been invited to World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), Geneva, Switzerland in the year 2011 and 2015 by WIPO in connection with issues of traditional knowledge.