Bethany Spain is a Partner in KJK’s Labor & Employment practice group, where she brings a pragmatic and strategic approach to helping employers navigate complex workplace issues. With over two decades of experience spanning both in-house and law firm roles, Beth counsels clients on employment litigation, compliance, internal investigations, risk management and day-to-day workforce and other business matters.
Before joining KJK, Beth served as Vice President, Associate General Counsel for Litigation & Risk at a Fortune 500 retailer, where she oversaw the employment, litigation and insurance functions. Her in-house career also includes legal roles at Ascena Retail Group, Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Honda. She began her legal career as a litigation associate at Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP.
Beth is also a proud mom to three active teenagers, and she spends much of her time outside the office supporting them at golf tournaments, basketball games, swim meets and track meets. She enjoys yoga, fitness, reading and relaxing at her family’s farm in Northwest Ohio.
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