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.
On Thursday, February 4, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a subpoena enforcement action against Nike in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri seeking to compel the footwear and apparel giant to produce information...
Recent media coverage of heightened immigration enforcement has led employers to the realization that a visit from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is no longer a remote possibility. As a result, HR leaders are asking, are we ready? Whether prompted by...
Columbus, Ohio is the latest city to enact a law requiring “pay transparency.” Starting January 1, 2027, employers in Columbus must disclose salary ranges in their job postings. This requirement was recently added to the law enacted by the City of Columbus in 2024,...
