University of Toledo Student Kayla Marsh Wins Stuckey Firm's 2025 Scholarship for Jury Trial Advocacy

The Stuckey Firm, LLC, has selected University of Toledo pre-law student Kayla Marsh as the recipient of its 2025 scholarship, a $2,500 award recognizing her advocacy for expanding the right to jury trials for personal injury victims. Marsh, who is pursuing a Political Science degree with a minor in Criminal Justice, developed her passion for this legal issue through her experience working at a personal injury law firm since high school, where she witnessed the influential role juries play in ensuring access to justice.

"I've been surrounded by cases where juries make a significant difference, and restricting their role could have serious consequences. This scholarship topic felt especially relevant to me and pushed me to think more critically about what a fair trial really looks like," Marsh explained. Her perspective on jury trials reflects the core values of The Stuckey Firm, LLC, which serves individuals and families across Ohio and West Virginia in personal injury, wrongful death, and accident cases. The firm, founded in 2018 by Nathan Stuckey, emphasizes personalized advocacy and detailed case preparation to maximize client recovery.

Marsh credits much of her legal inspiration to her mentor and boss, Lori, an attorney who has guided her since high school. "Her passion for her work and the way she supports her clients and uplifts others have left a lasting impression on me," Marsh shared. This mentorship has helped shape her career aspirations, as she plans to pursue a legal career that makes a meaningful impact after graduating from UToledo, possibly as a prosecutor working at the federal level. "I want to be the kind of attorney who seeks justice, holds people accountable, and advocates for fairness in the system," she said.

Beyond her academic achievements, Marsh demonstrates exceptional campus and community involvement. She serves as president of both the Ohio Innocence Project-U Chapter and the Political Science Student Association, competes on the mock trial and Model EU teams, and plays club softball. Her commitment to justice extends beyond campus through her volunteer work with the Ohio Coalition to End Qualified Immunity and her internship for Judge Lindsay Navarre at the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas. The Stuckey Firm, LLC, expressed honor in supporting Marsh's journey as she works toward her goal of building trust in the justice system and advocating for those who need a voice.