Since 2017, Ilse has chaired the Clifford Chance Amsterdam Diversity & Inclusion group and is an active member of the Global Arcus Group, Clifford Chance’s inclusive employee network open to LGBTQ+ people and allies since 2018. Arcus has an impressive list of achievements over the past two years, from its pro bono and community partnerships to its vital role in assisting Clifford Chance’s teams in recruiting and retaining the best talent, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. In 2022, they organized and promoted Clifford Chance Amsterdam’s month-long Arcus Pride Art Exhibition 2022, where Ilse spoke about her personal journey. Ilse also is active on LinkedIn and is open about her sexuality in firmwide global communications.
