ilene power | advocate
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labour lawyer
Ilene’s extensive academic background is complemented by her practical experience, which enables her to deliver cost-effective and efficient solutions to employment law issues. Ilene Power is recognized as an international arbitrator, a fellow of the Arbitration Association of Southern Africa and an internationally accredited mediator (CEDR) and accredited facilitator.
labour law
The Power Difference
With more than 21 years of experience representing both trade unions and employers, Ilene possesses a unique practical understanding of how labour laws apply in the workplace. Ilene understands that the employment relationship is an interpersonal one, and interpersonal relationships are complicated. To protect your livelihood, it is imperative that you understand your rights and obligations. Ilene Power can support and equip you in this, therefore ensuring you have the POWER you need.
Advocate Ilene Power exemplifies the values of:
Integrity
Resilience
Compassion
Ilene’s tireless pursuit of justice and her dedication to creating a fairer society have cemented her status as an advocate for social justice, human rights, equality and ethical governance. Through her advocacy, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the rule of law, she continues to shape the legal landscape of South Africa, leaving an enduring legacy for generations to come.
Ultimately, being a S34(2)(b) advocate is a prestigious and rewarding role that empowers legal professionals, like Ilene, to act as champions of justice and make valuable contributions to the growth and transformation of South Africa’s legal system.
History: A Journey to Comprehensive Understanding
Ilene Power has successfully been running her own practice since 2009. Her journey in the legal profession began in 1999 as an article clerk at a law firm in Potchefstroom. Hereafter she joined a COSATU affiliated trade union as a shop steward, ultimately becoming the Head of Legal for SASBO. Her experience representing union members in national dispute forums provided her with invaluable insights. In 2002, Ilene joined SOLIDARITY Trade Union as a litigant where she had the opportunity to litigate on behalf of the union membership in all national dispute forums.
In 2007, Ilene was awarded a full scholarship to study International Labour Standards at the International Labour Organisation in Turin, Italy. This experience broadened her perspective and reinforced the need for peacemakers and proactive advocates in the world of work. Upon her return, she established the Labour Relations and International Relations Department at Solidarity to analyse the political, socio-economic and labour activities within South-Africa – focusing on constitutional labour rights research, promoting social dialogue, campaigning for social justice and enforcing international labour principles in South-Africa.
To gain a comprehensive understanding, Ilene also worked from an employer perspective, joining Investec Asset Management to develop social security law and fair-trade investment portfolios for South-African institutional funds. From 2010 she further served as an Employee Relations Manager for a public entity with 1000 employees and hereafter provided consulting services as ER/IR Manager for various industries on fixed term contracts.
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