Helen has taught in the fields of Criminology and Criminal Law since 2001, and at UNSW Law & Justice since 2010. She is a Fellow of the Scientia Education Academy and a 2024 Nexus Fellow. Her research interests include legal education, homicide law and prosecutions, plea negotiations, and drug law reform. She is a foundation member of the Australian Drug Law Reform Initiative (ADLaRI), UNSW Law & Justice.