Our Team
Dan Kelly
Founder and Principal Lawyer
Dan founded Redgum Legal & Consulting in November 2021.
Admitted in 2005, Dan initially practised in commercial law in Sydney before moving to the Northern Territory to take up a role with the Central Land Council, where he was Legal Practice Manager overseeing a team advising Traditional Owners on matters including exploration and mining projects, land tenure and leasing arrangements, corporate structuring and policy reform.
Dan also has experience in native title litigation, having worked as a Managing Lawyer at First Nations Legal and Research Services, representing native title holders across Victoria, and later as General Counsel of the Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corporations, overseeing reform efforts to the Traditional Owner Settlement Act 2010 (Vic), and providing advice regarding the creation of Victorian Treaty legislation and legal structures.
In 2015, Dan was a founding member of Australian Lawyers for Remote Aboriginal Rights (ALRAR), an independent, not-for-profit entity undertaking strategic litigation on behalf of remote Aboriginal people. In this capacity, Dan has worked pro bono on a series of cases seeking to improve housing conditions and access to safe drinking water in remote communities in the Northern Territory and Western Australia, pursuing matters at all levels of the Northern Territory courts, as well as in the High Court of Australia.
Angela Gibbs
Managing Lawyer
Ange began her career at top-tier commercial law firm, Allens, specialising in corporate governance, before moving to the Central Land Council to work for Traditional Owner groups across the Northern Territory. Whilst at the CLC, she worked on matters relating to governance, tourism, leasing, mining and joint management. Ange subsequently worked as a Senior Adviser to the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council providing advice on cultural heritage matters.
Ange also spent 7 years as a classroom teacher and school leader in both primary and secondary schools across the Northern Territory, Western Australia and Victoria. She has been a director on a number of not-for-profit boards.
Ange is passionate about supporting Traditional Owner groups to advocate for themselves, put in place strong governance procedures and work on projects that matter to them. She enjoys strategic and policy thinking and working towards systemic change.
Ange holds double degrees in Law (Hons) and Commerce, and is undertaking a Master of Laws, all from the University of Melbourne. She has published articles in the Company and Securities Law Journal and Human Rights Law Centre Bulletin. She also holds a Master of Teaching and has undertaken studies at the London School of Economics.
When not working, Ange loves trail-running with her kelpie, yoga and travelling.
Megan Barnett-Smith
Special Counsel
Megan is a lawyer and strategic advisor with more than a decade's experience advising on native title, Aboriginal land rights and Aboriginal cultural heritage. She has worked in top‑tier global law firms as a Senior Associate specialising in responsible business, land access, agreement‑making and long‑term partnership structures between Traditional Owner groups, government and industry.
In addition to this legal foundation, Megan has held senior ESG and sustainability leadership roles, including as Head of Social Impact & Sustainability at Cricket Australia and as Founder & Principal Consultant of Barnett-Smith ESG Advisory. She has developed deep capability across ESG strategy, ASRS‑aligned climate reporting, governance and organisational integrity, supporting organisations to integrate cultural, environmental and social considerations into credible and practical decision-making.
Megan is a trusted advisor to boards, executives and senior leaders, helping them navigate complex regulatory, cultural and stakeholder environments. Her work spans inclusion, impact measurement, SROI and evaluation, enabling organisations to translate ESG ambition into measurable outcomes, strengthened governance and long-term value creation.
She holds a Master of Community Development, a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and a Bachelor of Arts (Australian Indigenous Studies). Her cross‑sector experience, spanning sport, corporate, community and professional services sectors, gives her a systems‑level perspective on organisational performance, risk and impact.
Ivan Mitchell
Lawyer
Driven by a career-long interest in systemic change, Ivan brings a multidisciplinary approach to the practice of law.
Ivan began his legal career at Slater and Gordon, working on some of the country’s most significant social justice litigations. Most notably, Ivan played a key role from the investigative phase through to active litigation in the class action against the WA Government over the quality of housing provided to Aboriginal tenants in remote communities.
Before entering the law, Ivan worked in policy and research, including international experience working with a Palestinian NGO in the Middle East. Ivan's background provides insight on how legal frameworks intersect with social justice issues.
Ivan is passionate about using the law as a tool for systemic change and long-term advocacy and has been published in Jacobin and the Australian Lawyers Alliance’s Precedent journal.
Ivan holds a degree in Politics and International Relations from Murdoch University and a Juris Doctor from Monash University.
Ivan is of Noongar heritage and seeks to ensure his work makes his ancestors proud.
Kylah Smith
Paralegal
Kylah is currently in her third year of a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts (Criminology) at Macquarie University. She has received the Highest Achiever award in multiple units, and her written papers have been published as exemplars for other students. In 2026, Kylah was awarded the Jennifer Barton Memorial Law Scholarship in recognition of her academic achievement and commitment to social justice. She has competed in various mooting competitions across NSW universities and is a co-founder and executive member of the Macquarie University Criminology Society, established in 2025.
Kylah is particularly interested in Indigenous rights, criminal and family law, with a strong focus on law reform, social justice and breaking down barriers to justice for marginalised communities. She is especially passionate about restorative justice, rehabilitative programs, decarceration initiatives, police accountability and policy reform aimed at addressing systemic inequities within legal systems.
Miranda Guy
Paralegal
Miranda is currently in her second year of the Juris Doctor at Melbourne Law School. She previously graduated from Melbourne University with a Bachelor of Arts in English and History, alongside a Diploma of Languages.
Before joining Redgum, Miranda gained valuable hands-on experience as a Policy Cadet at the Victorian Ombudsman. Miranda's academic and working experiences have fueled her dedication to public interest law, policy reform, and access to justice. She also holds a particular interest in Intellectual Property and Cultural Heritage Law, specifically regarding First Nations equity.
Outside her legal pursuits, Miranda loves painting, experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, and going for runs around Melbourne’s many parks.
Redgum is supported by a dedicated and passionate group of paralegals who provide broader support to the delivery of our work, primarily on a major class action focused on improving housing conditions for remote Aboriginal tenants. They contribute to matter coordination and research, bringing strong organisational capability and a commitment to working respectfully with Traditional Owners and affected communities. This broader team enables us to provide responsive, high-quality support across a complex and large-scale matter.
Ginger Cordell, Lachlan Pont, Bryda Nichols, Alex Whitehead, Madeleine Morgan, John Kim
Paralegal Team
Stormy
Dog
Stormy joined Redgum Legal & Consulting in July 2023. With an unmatched passion for balls, sticks, and walks, Stormy embodies the spirit of determination and persistence. Her unwavering loyalty and infectious enthusiasm make her a beloved member of the Redgum team.
