Scott G. Sanford is a 2006 graduate of American University's Washington College of Law, where he graduated cum laude and was a member of the school's Moot Court team, Journal of Gender and Social Policy, Business Law Brief, and Civil Practice Clinic. He earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated magna cum laude with majors in History, English, and Political Science. He is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honors society. He was admitted to the Maryland and New Jersey Bars in 2006, the District of Columbia Bar in 2007, and the Virginia Bar in 2008. He is a member of the Prince George's County Bar Association and the American Bar Association.

Prior to joining Wilson & Parlett, Mr. Sanford worked for the claims litigation counsel of a large insurance company. He now represents injury victims in workers' compensation, Social Security, and civil cases. Mr. Sanford became a partner with the firm in 2014.