Helen Orr

Helen Orr is a senior lawyer with a robust background in native title law, providing over six years of dedicated service to Traditional Owners across Australia. Her legal practice is anchored in respect for self-determination and driven by a commitment to principled practice, ensuring that her clients receive lasting and impactful outcomes. At NTSCORP Limited, Helen excelled in her senior role, representing native title claimants and Registered Native Title Bodies Corporate. Her expertise spans a broad spectrum of matters, including intricate Indigenous Land Use Agreements, compensation claims, future act agreements, and corporate governance. She regularly advocates for her clients in the Federal Court and the National Native Title Tribunal. Helen has been pivotal in securing successful native title consent determinations for the Bandjalang People and the Mitakoodi and Mayi People, showcasing her dedication to fostering community-led solutions. Her academic credentials include a Bachelor of International and Global Studies from the University of Sydney and a Juris Doctor from the University of New South Wales. Admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of South Australia and the High Court of Australia, she is also active in the Law Council of Australia’s International Law Section. Helen's professional recognition includes being listed in Doyle’s Guide as a Leading Native Title Lawyer and a Native Title Rising Star. As a finalist in the Law Society of South Australia’s Emerging Lawyer Award, her reputation continues to flourish. Now based in Adelaide, having originally hailed from Sydney, Helen brings the same perseverance and teamwork she displays in soccer and long-distance hiking to her advocacy for clients. Her passion for exceptional legal service is evident as she builds meaningful partnerships with First Nations communities and values-driven organisations in the native title sector.