Brian Barger is a labor and employment partner at McGuireWoods LLP with 35 years of experience, focused on affirmative action law and strategic employment risk management. Mr. Barger defends clients in affirmative action systemic discrimination enforcement claims, audits, and complaint investigations throughout the country. He also regularly works on preparing affirmative action plans and counseling clients regarding applicant tracking and selection system design, DE&I initiatives, compensation analyses, and pre-employment testing. Mr. Barger received his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Virginia, both with honors, is a member of the Charlotte ILG, and is a recurring speaker at NILG.