The journey into the legal world started early for Sandy. After high school, Sandy worked for a local law firm, which Ian Blackman later joined.
She completed her legal executive certificate and worked with Ian Blackman for many years as a registered legal executive.
With encouragement from Ian, Sandy started working towards a law degree and graduated with a Bachelor of Laws with first class honours from Waikato University in 2010.
Sandy not only brings legal skills to BlackmanSpargo Rural Law but also farming experience. She owned a farm locally and now lives on a small lifestyle block.