Susan Phillips (BA, LLB (Hons I), LLM, MALP) is a barrister at the NSW and Queensland Bars specialising nationally in native title and land rights.  She has published and worked in that field since the Mabo decision was handed down in 1992.  Since the Native Title Act was passed at the end of 1993, Susan has represented parties to native title proceedings and Indigenous groups and communities all over Australia.  From Torres Strait, Cape York and the Kimberley to the southeastern and western parts of Australia, Susan has represented Indigenous clients in the National Native Title Tribunal, Federal Court and in mediations and negotiations with local, State and Commonwealth governments, mining companies, pastoralists and other parties. Susan has also appeared for and provided advice to respondents and reports to the Federal Minister under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 (Cth).  In the Northern Territory Susan has advised and appeared for claimant parties in the hearings of the final claims under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 (Cth) over Cobourg Peninsula and the Finniss River.

Susan has taught courses about Indigenous people and the law at the Universities of Sydney, NSW and UTS and is responsible for two chapters in the Lexis Nexis Native Title Service and other publications relevant to Indigenous interests in land and cultural heritage.

Doyle’s Guide has listed Susan in its Native Title Junior Counsel from 2012 – 2025 as Leading or Pre-eminent. Susan has Global ranking with Chambers and Partners for her areas of expertise.