Private Clients

  • Alpine Buick GMC
  • DeckTec
  • Delta Dental of New Mexico
  • Dry Dock Brewing Co
  • Elite Brands of Colorado, Inc
  • Environmental Landworks Company (ELCI)
  • Energy Real Estate Solutions, LLC (ERES)
  • PeopleforBikes

Anti-Harassment and Management Inquiries

  • Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Administration for Children and Families
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service (FS)

Administrative and Misconduct Investigations

  • AmeriCorps
  • Boulder County
  • Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
  • Bureau of Reclamation (BOR)
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  • Denver Housing Authority (DHA)
  • Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
  • Indian Health Services (IHS)
  • National Park Service (NPS)
  • State of Colorado Judicial System
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service (FS)
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)
  • U.S. Department of the Interior (USDOI)
  • Western Area Power Administration (WAPA)

Cultural and Climate Assessments

  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  • National Park Service (NPS) National Trails Intermountain Region (NTIR)
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC)
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service (FS)
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (RD)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training

  • National Park Service (NPS) National Trails Intermountain Region (NTIR)
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture Veterinary Services (VS)
  • USDA Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC)

EEO Investigations

  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  • Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
  • Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
  • Department of Commerce (DOC)
  • Department of Energy (DOE)
  • Department of the Army (DoA)
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
  • National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)

EEO Counseling

  • Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
  • National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)

FAD Writing Services

  • Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
  • Department of Commerce (DOC)
  • National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)

Hearings and Mediation

  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
  • City of Fort Collins
  • City of Lakewood
  • City of Longmont

Client Reviews

Jenn Dice

PeopleForBikes

7/21/2025

Working with The AR Group has made a meaningful impact on the PeopleForBikes’ team and our workplace culture. Victoria Aguilar’s approach to providing legal advice and HR support goes beyond compliance – she provides a deeply human-centered personal touch. Her insight, care, and guidance have been instrumental in nurturing a workplace culture that empowers our leadership and strengthens the organization’s overall effectiveness. She’s not just an advisor – she’s a trusted professional and friend in shaping how we grow and support our people.

Deva Montalbano

Studiotrope

7/15/2025

We’ve been working with Victoria Aguilar of The AR Group since 2020. Her and her team have been an invaluable partner to our organization. As an Employment Attorney and HR Consultant, they provide thoughtful, strategic guidance that goes far beyond day-to-day HR consulting. Their expertise in HR compliance assistance has helped us navigate complex employment matters with confidence and peace of mind. Whether advising on policy updates, sensitive employee issues, or broader organizational strategies, The AR Group brings a professional, practical, and proactive approach every time. It’s also incredibly meaningful for us to work with a woman-owned business. As a fellow business owner, I truly value the shared perspective, commitment, and insight that Victoria brings — especially in today’s dynamic business environment. We highly recommend The AR Group to any business looking for trusted HR consulting support and Victoria in particular as a sharp, experienced employment attorney, to keep your HR practices compliant and forward-thinking.

Maddie Kelley

Alpine Automotive

7/15/2025

We’ve had a great experience working with our employment attorney, Victoria Aguilar, at The AR Group. She has provided thorough and knowledgeable guidance on compliance matters, making complex regulations much easier to understand and implement. Her HR consulting has also been incredibly valuable. Her advice is always practical, clear, and always aligned with our business needs. It’s reassuring to know we can rely on The AR Group for consistent, dependable support whenever we need it. Highly recommend The AR Group’s services to any business looking for expert legal and HR advice.

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