Toledo native Amy Parker is an attorney at the personal injury law firm of Muth Law in Ann Arbor.
By Sheila Pursglove
Legal News
Amy Parker was first introduced to Lady Justice by working alongside prison inmates while earning her undergrad degree in Law and Social Thought from the University of Toledo.
“I’ve always been interested in the law, especially its broader social impact” says Parker, now an attorney at Muth Law in Ann Arbor. “The program really captured both aspects.
“One of the most influential experiences was participating in a program called Inside Out where students from UT would go to the Toledo Correctional Facility and have classes with inmates—or ‘inside students’ as
we called them. That experience was very eye-opening and solidified my decision to pursue a legal career.”
After graduation, Parker worked as a legal assistant at Soble, Rowe, and Krichbaum—and was promoted to paralegal after earning her post-baccalaureate paralegal certificate from UT.
“I enjoyed being the go-to person for clients and be a listening ear,” she says. “Being a legal assistant helped me understand the complexities of the legal profession.”
Motivated to take on greater responsibility, Parker saw her paralegal certification as a steppingstone toward law school – a goal she envisioned since childhood. Parker had set her sights on a career as an attorney as early as third grade.
“According to my mom that’s all I ever said to the question, ‘What do you want to be when you grow up,’” she says.
Her early legal experience continues to shape her approach today.
“I think my background helps me understand all that goes into a case from start to finish and how everyone—clients, support staff, and attorneys—all impact a case and its outcome. I think it’s also helped me
develop practical skills that some attorneys may not develop early on. I know how to do a lot of legwork in cases to make an impact.”
Parker went on to earn her JD from the University of Toledo College of Law, during which she clerked at the Law Office of Afaf Vicky Farah in Ann Arbor, a practice focused on immigration law.
“It opened my eyes to how differing administrations can impact immigration work in a big way since the law is constantly changing depending on who is in office, and it can either make your job harder or easier,” she says. “It helped me understand the struggles of those trying to immigrate to this country as even doing it the ‘legal’ way isn’t easy.”
After her 1L year, Parker worked at the Law Offices of David S. Steingold in Detroit, her first introduction to criminal defense work.
“I learned so much from David and his associate, Samantha Baker,” she says. “David showed me the ins and outs of criminal defense cases, and he was always open to answering and explaining any and all questions I had.”
Parker had the opportunity to work on a class action case involving the Michigan Department of Corrections and the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility.
“It was very impactful as I was the primary contact for many of the people signing up for the class,” she says. “David helped me understand that it’s important for everyone—even people who are guilty—to have representation and an advocate.”
After her law school graduation, Parker worked at The Law Office of Levy and Levy, LLC, a family law firm in Toledo. She later joined Stimpson & Associates, P.C., a family law firm in Tecumseh, initially as a law clerk and as an attorney after passing the bar.
“I valued the opportunity to work closely with clients during some of the most difficult times in their lives,” she says. “It taught me the importance of advocacy and helping clients navigate what was in their best interests even if they didn’t recognize that, in that moment.”
Parker joined Muth Law in earlier this year, and appreciates the team-focused approach and atmosphere, and her introduction to personal injury law.
“Everyone on the team is very involved in all of our cases and is able to provide their opinion on cases,” she says. “Every case is very different, and I’m constantly learning. I find it incredibly rewarding to help people through challenging situations and make a meaningful difference in their lives.”
The Buckeye State native from Toledo has nevertheless found a welcome in The Great Lakes State.
“I remember my first time coming to Ann Arbor in undergrad for a conference and I loved how Ann Arbor seemed to be so lively while also feeling welcoming like a small town at the same time,” she says. “Since that first visit, I always thought I wanted to work in this area, so I’m happy and excited to have the opportunity to do so.”
Parker and her fiancé own a home in Milan, south of Ann Arbor, sharing it with mini dachshunds, Allie and Gus, and often hosting family gatherings.
In her leisure time, Parker enjoys reading, gardening, working out, and spending time with friends and family. Raised alongside her older brother and younger sister by their mother, a dedicated elementary school teacher of more than 30 years, Parker says her family played a significant role in shaping who she is today.
“My siblings would probably describe me as a ‘second mother,’” she says, laughing. “I can be a little bossy.”
She also maintains a strong interest in reading and learning about politics, both national and international.
“There was a time I wanted to pursue international law—maybe someday,” she says “I think it’s important to keep yourself informed on the state of the world and now it’s easier than ever to do so given all the resources available.”
Legal News
Amy Parker was first introduced to Lady Justice by working alongside prison inmates while earning her undergrad degree in Law and Social Thought from the University of Toledo.
“I’ve always been interested in the law, especially its broader social impact” says Parker, now an attorney at Muth Law in Ann Arbor. “The program really captured both aspects.
“One of the most influential experiences was participating in a program called Inside Out where students from UT would go to the Toledo Correctional Facility and have classes with inmates—or ‘inside students’ as
we called them. That experience was very eye-opening and solidified my decision to pursue a legal career.”
After graduation, Parker worked as a legal assistant at Soble, Rowe, and Krichbaum—and was promoted to paralegal after earning her post-baccalaureate paralegal certificate from UT.
“I enjoyed being the go-to person for clients and be a listening ear,” she says. “Being a legal assistant helped me understand the complexities of the legal profession.”
Motivated to take on greater responsibility, Parker saw her paralegal certification as a steppingstone toward law school – a goal she envisioned since childhood. Parker had set her sights on a career as an attorney as early as third grade.
“According to my mom that’s all I ever said to the question, ‘What do you want to be when you grow up,’” she says.
Her early legal experience continues to shape her approach today.
“I think my background helps me understand all that goes into a case from start to finish and how everyone—clients, support staff, and attorneys—all impact a case and its outcome. I think it’s also helped me
develop practical skills that some attorneys may not develop early on. I know how to do a lot of legwork in cases to make an impact.”
Parker went on to earn her JD from the University of Toledo College of Law, during which she clerked at the Law Office of Afaf Vicky Farah in Ann Arbor, a practice focused on immigration law.
“It opened my eyes to how differing administrations can impact immigration work in a big way since the law is constantly changing depending on who is in office, and it can either make your job harder or easier,” she says. “It helped me understand the struggles of those trying to immigrate to this country as even doing it the ‘legal’ way isn’t easy.”
After her 1L year, Parker worked at the Law Offices of David S. Steingold in Detroit, her first introduction to criminal defense work.
“I learned so much from David and his associate, Samantha Baker,” she says. “David showed me the ins and outs of criminal defense cases, and he was always open to answering and explaining any and all questions I had.”
Parker had the opportunity to work on a class action case involving the Michigan Department of Corrections and the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility.
“It was very impactful as I was the primary contact for many of the people signing up for the class,” she says. “David helped me understand that it’s important for everyone—even people who are guilty—to have representation and an advocate.”
After her law school graduation, Parker worked at The Law Office of Levy and Levy, LLC, a family law firm in Toledo. She later joined Stimpson & Associates, P.C., a family law firm in Tecumseh, initially as a law clerk and as an attorney after passing the bar.
“I valued the opportunity to work closely with clients during some of the most difficult times in their lives,” she says. “It taught me the importance of advocacy and helping clients navigate what was in their best interests even if they didn’t recognize that, in that moment.”
Parker joined Muth Law in earlier this year, and appreciates the team-focused approach and atmosphere, and her introduction to personal injury law.
“Everyone on the team is very involved in all of our cases and is able to provide their opinion on cases,” she says. “Every case is very different, and I’m constantly learning. I find it incredibly rewarding to help people through challenging situations and make a meaningful difference in their lives.”
The Buckeye State native from Toledo has nevertheless found a welcome in The Great Lakes State.
“I remember my first time coming to Ann Arbor in undergrad for a conference and I loved how Ann Arbor seemed to be so lively while also feeling welcoming like a small town at the same time,” she says. “Since that first visit, I always thought I wanted to work in this area, so I’m happy and excited to have the opportunity to do so.”
Parker and her fiancé own a home in Milan, south of Ann Arbor, sharing it with mini dachshunds, Allie and Gus, and often hosting family gatherings.
In her leisure time, Parker enjoys reading, gardening, working out, and spending time with friends and family. Raised alongside her older brother and younger sister by their mother, a dedicated elementary school teacher of more than 30 years, Parker says her family played a significant role in shaping who she is today.
“My siblings would probably describe me as a ‘second mother,’” she says, laughing. “I can be a little bossy.”
She also maintains a strong interest in reading and learning about politics, both national and international.
“There was a time I wanted to pursue international law—maybe someday,” she says “I think it’s important to keep yourself informed on the state of the world and now it’s easier than ever to do so given all the resources available.”
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