Beth Spain Joins KJK as Partner in Labor & Employment Practice Group – KJK

CLEVELAND, OHIO – July 16, 2025 – KJK is pleased to welcome Beth Spain as a Partner in the firm’s Labor & Employment practice group. With more than 20 years of experience guiding employers through complex workplace issues, Beth adds significant depth to KJK’s capabilities in employment litigation, internal investigations, risk management, and day-to-day counsel. 

Beth joins KJK from a Fortune 500 retailer, where she most recently served as Vice President, Associate General Counsel for Litigation & Risk. In that role, she led the employment, litigation, and insurance functions within the company’s legal department. Her in-house legal career also includes positions at Ascena Retail Group, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and Honda. She began her legal practice at Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP. 

“Beth brings a thoughtful and business-focused approach to labor and employment matters,” said Rob Gilmore, Chair of KJK’s Labor & Employment practice. “Her experience in both corporate and legal environments makes her a valuable resource to our clients, and we are proud to welcome her to the firm.” 

Beth earned her J.D. from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and her B.S., cum laude, from Miami University. She is admitted to practice law in Ohio and is a member of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association and the Association of Corporate Counsel. 

Active in the community, Beth has served as a board member and volunteer Guardian ad Litem for CASA of Franklin County as well as a member of the board of directors and board secretary for the Akron Children’s Hospital Foundation. She was recently honored with the Paradigm for Parity 2024 Women on the Rise Award, which recognizes women who are rising stars in their industry and are also working to advance gender parity and racial equity in the workplace. 

Beth is based in KJK’s Cleveland office and can be reached at BRS@kjk.com; (216) 736-7208. 

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