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‘Slanted’ by ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Scribe Amy Wang Clinches Top Prize at SXSW Film Festival 2025

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Austin, Texas – The South by Southwest (SXSW) Film & TV Festival, a pivotal event in the global film calendar, has recently announced its 2025 award winners. Amy Wang, notable for her work on “Crazy Rich Asians,” clinched the top prize in the Narrative Feature Competition with her latest film “Slanted.” The movie, described as a mix of teen angst and surreal horror, akin to “Mean Girls” meets “The Substance,” is currently seeking distribution in the U.S. “Slanted” has sparked conversations amongst critics and festival-goers alike, with its unique take on the high school experience … Read more

Amy Mann Breaks Glass Ceiling as First Woman Appointed to West Virginia’s 30th Circuit Court

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In a historic appointment, Amy Mann has been named the first female judge to preside over West Virginia’s 30th Circuit Court. This milestone is a significant advancement in gender representation within the state’s judiciary system. Mann, who has been an active legal practitioner in Beckley, West Virginia, brings a wealth of experience and a solid commitment to justice to her new role. The appointment marks not only a personal achievement for Mann but also symbolizes progressive change within the legal community of West Virginia. The 30th Circuit Court, which has historically been male-dominated, will witness … Read more

Amy Mann Sworn In as New Circuit Judge for Monroe & Summers Counties

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UNION, WV — A significant change in the judiciary of Monroe & Summers Counties occurred recently as Amy Mann was officially sworn in as Circuit Judge. This appointment marks a pivotal moment in the local legal landscape, as she steps into a role previously inhabited by other distinguished judges. The ceremony, attended by family, friends, and legal colleagues, underscored the gravity and pride associated with this new chapter both in her career and the community she is set to serve. Amy Mann, who boasts a comprehensive background in law and has served in various capacities … Read more

From Classroom to Courtroom: How a Serendipitous Call Sparked Amy O’Connell’s Journey to Becoming a Top Lawyer

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STONY BROOK, N.Y. – The journey to a career in law often follows a path defined by years of planned education and internships, but for Amy O’Connell, general counsel at Roux Associates, it was an unexpected phone call that rerouted her career aspirations from secondary education to the courtroom. O’Connell was firmly on the path to becoming an educator while attending Stony Brook University. Her academic successes there suggested a promising future in teaching. However, her trajectory changed following an intriguing conversation with a former classmate’s mother, a practicing lawyer. This conversation ignited a curiosity … Read more