University of Toledo Student Wins Stuckey Firm Scholarship for Advocacy on Jury Trial Rights

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 Criminal Justice minor, developed her passion for the scholarship topic 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," Marsh explained. "This scholarship topic felt especially relevant to me and pushed me to think more critically about what a fair trial really looks like." Her perspective underscores growing concerns within the legal community about potential limitations on jury trials and their impact on civil justice outcomes.

Marsh credits much of her 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 relationship highlights the importance of professional guidance in shaping future legal professionals and their commitment to justice system reform.

Beyond her academic achievements, Marsh maintains an impressive record of campus and community involvement. She serves as president of both the Ohio Innocence Project-U Chapter and the Political Science Student Association, competes on mock trial and Model EU teams, and plays club softball. Her volunteer work with the Ohio Coalition to End Qualified Immunity and internship with Judge Lindsay Navarre at the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas demonstrate her comprehensive engagement with legal systems and reform efforts.

After graduating from UToledo, Marsh plans to pursue a legal career focused on meaningful impact, potentially as a federal prosecutor. "I want to be the kind of attorney who seeks justice, holds people accountable, and advocates for fairness in the system," she said. This career aspiration aligns with broader trends of young legal professionals seeking roles that combine public service with systemic reform.

The Stuckey Firm, LLC, which serves individuals and families across Ohio and West Virginia in personal injury, wrongful death, and accident cases, views the scholarship as part of its commitment to supporting future legal professionals who share the firm's values. Founded in 2018 by Nathan Stuckey, who has practiced law since 2010, the firm emphasizes personalized advocacy and direct attorney-client communication. With offices in Springfield, Dublin, and West Virginia, The Stuckey Firm, LLC, brings over three decades of combined experience to its practice focused on holding negligent parties accountable through detailed case preparation and strategic litigation approaches.