AR Group is staffed with highly skilled, experienced, and certified Investigators, Counselors, Mediators, Inquiry Officials, Fact Finders, Employee Relations and HR professionals, and Project Managers who work collaboratively to assure timely delivery of high-quality work products. We have successfully combined the responsiveness and agility of a small business with the capabilities, experience, and reputation of a large consultancy.

Unlike many providers, we rely on a staff of in-house professionals, not contracted labor. Our unique approach ensures we provide exceptional performance and delivery to meet client requirements and expectations across both the federal sector and private industry. At AR Group, our qualifications, experience, reputation, and commitment to innovation and service quality set us apart.

Victoria Aguilar is the Founder and Managing Director of The AR Group, LLC. 

As an AV-Preeminent rated employment lawyer, certified Investigator, and Senior Professional of Human Resources, Victoria is a recognized expert in EEO and non-EEO related workplace investigations, and cultural, organizational, and climate assessments; a leader in Title VII EEO and Reasonable Accommodation compliance; and a thought leader on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles.

With more than 30 years of experience providing legal, compliance, human resource, and counseling services to Fortune 500 companies including GE, Time Warner Telecom, US WEST, federal government agencies, and small business clients alike, Victoria has earned a reputation as a valuable resource in facilitating effective management of employee-related issues and concerns, providing insightful guidance to government and private industry clients.

Victoria has received numerous awards and recognition for her work as a top attorney, community leader and successful business owner. She routinely presents on topics ranging from human resource compliance, EEO principles and developments, harassment, human capital management compliance updates, and professional development.

Victoria holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Boston College, graduating with the honor of Summa Cum Laude while also being recognized as a Scholar of the College. Victoria earned her law degree from the University of Michigan Law School and is licensed to practice law in Colorado, Minnesota, and New Mexico.

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