Michael E. Barnsback

Overview

Mike Barnsback guides employers through all aspects of human resources and employment law. He defends employers faced with DOL wage/hour audits and FLSA individual and collective action overtime claims. He also brings proven skill to representing employers before the EEOC and state/local administrative agencies, as well as more than two decades of courtroom experience litigating employment-related disputes and state and federal lawsuits.

Moreover, Mike represents employers regarding data privacy and security issues involving both internal (employee) and external threats. He counsels employers and their HR professionals on issues concerning internal monitoring and data breach response obligations and procedures. Notably, Mike works extensively with federal government contractors and employers in the healthcare and financial services industries, among many others.

Mike frequently conducts seminars and webinars on employment law and data security and privacy matters. In addition, he frequently lectures on and assists employers with disability accommodation and leave under the ADA and FMLA.

Honors, Publications, & Speeches

Honors

• Virginia Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine in Labor & Employment, 2014-2016
• Trial Lawyer of the Year, Trial Lawyers for Public Justice, 2006

Publications

• Author, “Anticipating the EEOC’s Target Issues,” Chapter in Aspatore Thought Leadership: Employment Law, Aspatore Books, a Thomson Reuters business, 2015
• Author, “Understanding the New Enforcement Strategies Aimed at Reducing Workplace Discrimination,” Chapter in Complying with Employment Regulations: Leading Lawyers on Analyzing Legislation and Adapting to the Changing State of Employment Law, Aspatore Books, a Thomson Reuters business, 2013 Edition
• Co-author, “Attorney Fees and Sanctions – Virginia and Federal Courts,” Co-author with Michael S. Lieberman and Bernard J. DiMuro, Virginia CLE Publications, 2012
• Author, “Resignations,” Subchapter of the “Terminations” Section, Federal Reference Manual, Reed Business Information, 2011
• Author, “Constructive Discharge,” Subchapter of the “Terminations” Section, Federal Reference Manual, Reed Business Information, 2011
• Author, “Other Laws That Impact Benefit Plans,” Chapter, Benefits Compliance: Strategies for Plans, Programs & Policies, M. Lee Smith Publishers, LLC, 2010 (Updated Annually)

Presentations & Speeches

• Presenter, “The New World Order of Cyber Security: A Survival Guide,” 90-Minute Webinar, Lexis Nexis Sheshnoff, October 7, 2014
• Presenter, “2014 FMLA Master Class,” Six-hour Live Class, BLR, Richmond, Virginia, September 8, 2014
• Presenter, “Cyber Security Planning: What All Directors and CEO’s Need to Know Now,” 60-minute Live Seminar, 37th Directors & CEO’s Leadership Convention, Las Vegas, Nevada, August 7, 2014
• Presenter, “Friending Electronic Evidence: How to Subpoena, Obtain and Present Electronic Evidence at Trial,” Two-hour CLE, 76th Annual Meeting, Virginia State Bar, June 13, 2014
• Presenter, “Leave and Disability Compliance Playbook for Frontline Supervisors: What to Watch for and How to Respond to Requests for Leave and Disability Accommodations,” 90-minute Webinar, BLR, May 22, 2014
• Presenter, “The ACA: New Shared Responsibility Rules and Emerging Liabilities,” 90-minute Webinar, Xpert HR, March 20, 2014

News

Professional

• Member, Alexandria Bar Association
• Member, Virginia State Bar
• Member, Federal Bar Association, Northern Virginia Chapter
• Former President, Member, George Mason University School of Law Alumni Association
• Member, International Association of Privacy Professionals