Ileni S. Gebhardt is a seasoned legal practitioner and director at Ileni Gebhardt & Company Inc., located in Okahandja, Namibia. With a diverse educational background, including degrees from the University of Free State, University of Namibia, and various specialized courses from institutions such as the University of Pretoria and University of Cape Town Graduate Business School, Ms Gebhardt brings a wealth of legal knowledge to her practice. Her expertise spans areas such as insolvency litigation, arbitration in the construction industry, property development, and domestic and international commercial arbitration.
Her professional journey includes roles at esteemed organizations such as Shikongo Law Chambers, Siyomunji Law Chambers, Telecom Namibia Ltd, Nedbank Namibia, and Rössing Uranium Limited, where she held positions ranging from legal practitioner to senior manager. In these roles, she demonstrated proficiency in litigation, providing legal advice on a range of matters including labor law, commercial law, property law, and criminal law. She has also served in managerial capacities, overseeing employee relations, wellness functions, and compliance activities.
Beyond her legal career, Gebhardt is actively involved in professional appointments and community service. She currently serves as a trustee for the Desert Stone Fund and as a member of the Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund Board of Control. Additionally, she used to chair the Standing Committee on Legal Ethics & Investigations for the Law Society of Namibia. Her personal attributes include being persuasive, credible, and trustworthy, with high problem-solving skills and excellent communication abilities.
