Faulkner Law News – Law student meets inspiration for "Blind Side" movie

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Law student meets inspiration for “Blind Side” movie

Law student meets inspiration for "Blind Side" movie

 r-l, 2L law student Ms. Alexandria Hagelston and Ms. Leigh Anne Touhy.
r-l, 2L law student Ms. Alexandria Hagelston and Ms. Leigh Anne Touhy.

2L law student Ms. Alexandria Hagelston met Ms. Leigh Anne Touhy on Tuesday night when Ms. Touhy spoke to the Montgomery Quarterback Club. Ms. Touhy is the basis for the movie “Blind Side” and was portrayed by Sandra Bullock who won an Academy Award for her role.

Ms. Hagelston is active in the Sports Law Student Organization at Jones School of Law.