Garrett Boorojian and Founder of DC Student Defense, former Assistant U.S. Attorney and Counsel to former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno, CNN Legal Analyst, Alumnus of Vassar College, Sarah Lawrence College, and Georgetown Law Center, Shanlon Wu

Garrett Boorojian and Founder of DC Student Defense, former Assistant U.S. Attorney and Counsel to former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno, CNN Legal Analyst, Alumnus of Vassar College, Sarah Lawrence College, and Georgetown Law Center, Shanlon Wu

Author: Garrett Boorojian January 21, 2026 Duration: 1:07:40

Garrett Boorojian and Shanlon Wu discuss relationship building in a team environment.

https://www.shanlonwu.com/about/

"About Shan Wu

Shanlon “Shan” Wu is a Washington, D.C.-based lawyer whose practice areas include white-collar defense and college student defense. With over a decade as a federal prosecutor, Shan brings to his clients a wealth of criminal defense experience as well as an insider’s understanding of the U.S. Justice Department gained through his service to former Attorney General Janet Reno. As Counsel to the Attorney General, he advised the Attorney General on various criminal law issues. During that time, he also served as a liaison to the FBI, DEA, and National Institute of Justice, among others. He has received numerous awards for his groundbreaking work within the world of law; he pioneered the use of expert testimony in domestic violence prosecutions and was part of the team that secured the first life-without-parole sentence ever given for a serial rapist. His body of work spans the public and private sectors and includes prosecuting, investigating and defending matters ranging from violent crime to complex white-collar criminal investigation.

Shan’s recent white-collar cases include representing a top executive in the “Fat Leonard” U.S. Navy fraud cases as well as a Singapore national extradited to the United States on charges of International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) violations. Shan is a pioneer in the area of college and university student defense having represented students in cases ranging from campus sexual assault and hazing to academic honor code violations. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees for Sarah Lawrence College.

Shan received his law degree from Georgetown University; prior to that, he obtained a B.A. in English Literature from Vassar College and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Sarah Lawrence College. He is bilingual in Mandarin Chinese and beyond law, his interests include writing, boxing, and holistic health. He is a past-President of his local Asian Pacific American Bar Association and has served on the D.C. Bar Association’s Board of Professional Responsibility Hearing Committee.

Shanlon Wu contributes commentary and insights on current events as a Legal Analyst."

https://dcstudentdefense.com/about/attorney-shanlon-wu/

"SHANLON WU

College Student Criminal Defense Attorney

Shan’s professional and personal background gives him a unique understanding of academic institutions and the criminal justice system. A former federal prosecutor in Washington, D.C. who is now a nationally-known CNN Legal Analyst, he is at home in D.C. Courts and very familiar with the Washington, D.C. law enforcement agencies, especially the Metropolitan Police Department.

As the child of immigrants who worked as university professors, Shan grew up in a university environment. He understands the mindset of academic institutions and serves on the Board of Trustees for Sarah Lawrence College.

Shan served as a federal prosecutor in the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia for over ten years..."

https://dcstudentdefense.com/

"CNN Appearances"

https://www.shanlonwu.com/cnn-appearances/


Garrett Boorojian hosts WaveCapital's Guest Speaker Series on Relationship Building in a Team Environment, a podcast that digs into the human dynamics behind high-stakes success. Each conversation moves beyond typical interviews to explore how trust, communication, and genuine connection are forged under pressure. The guest list is a testament to the universal application of these principles, featuring Hall of Fame athletes from football, basketball, and baseball, Olympic medalists, Emmy-winning media figures, and top coaches and executives. These are individuals for whom "team" is not a corporate buzzword but the fundamental mechanism of achievement. You'll hear firsthand accounts of navigating locker rooms, boardrooms, and creative collaborations. The discussions are grounded in real stories-from the tension before a championship game to the delicate negotiations of a major business deal-revealing the practical methods these professionals use to build cohesive units. This isn't abstract theory; it's lived experience dissected to uncover what actually works. Whether you're leading a sports team, a business department, or any collaborative project, this podcast offers a rare look at the relational craftsmanship required to excel. Garrett guides these explorations with a focus on actionable insight, making each episode a masterclass in the subtle art of working with others.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

WaveCapital's Guest Speaker Series on Relationship Building in a Team Environment
Podcast Episodes
Garrett Boorojian and Founder + CEO of Renala, Certified Facilitator in LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY, formerly of ICF Next / World Vision / Paralyzed Veterans of America / Atlantic Media, Co-author of "Living Room Leadership," Brittany Anderson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:22
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Duration: 35:12
Garrett Boorojian and Drew Bledsoe discuss relationship building in a team environment.Drew's NFL Career / Accolades:– 251 Passing Touchdowns / 44,611 Passing Yards– Super Bowl 36 Champion / 2x AFC Champion– 4x Pro–Bowle…
Garrett Boorojian and former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, U. of Michigan Law School Professor, Author of "The Fix: Saving America from the Corruption of a Mob-Style Government, NBC News / MS NOW Legal Analyst, Barbara McQuade [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:45
Garrett Boorojian and Barbara McQuade discuss relationship building in a team environment.Source: University of Michigan Law Schoolhttps://michigan.law.umich.edu/faculty-and-scholarship/our-faculty/barbara-l-mcquade"Barb…
Garrett Boorojian and Atlanta–based Award–winning Independent / Hollywood Actress (Walk the Line, Big Momma's House 2, We Are Marshall, The Blind Side, The Hunger Games, What to Expect When You're Expecting, Flight, 42, Hidden Figures), Rhoda Griffis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:44
Garrett Boorojian and Rhoda Griffis discuss relationship building in a team environment."... [T]his platform is fabulous Garrett, there is a door for everybody, and that's thanks to you." – Rhoda GriffisSource: Universit…
Garrett Boorojian and former NFL 4x Pro–Bowler, former NFL First–Team All–Pro, former NFL Sacks Leader, former NFL Defensive Player of the Year, former High School and NCAA Division I Football Coach, Motivational Speaker, Bryce Paup [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:06
Garrett Boorojian and Bryce Paup discuss relationship building in a team environment.Source: Iowa State Footballhttps://cyclones.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/bryce-paup/2348"Bryce PaupTitle: Assistant Defensive Lin…
Garrett Boorojian and Founder / Principal of The Fair Path Project, former Diplomat at the U.S. Department of State, former CAO / Spokeswoman at End Workplace Abuse, former Director of Human Resources at Solano County / Mariposa County, Kim Williams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:12
Garrett Boorojian and Kimberly Williams discuss relationship building in a team environment.Sources: The Fair Path Projecthttps://www.fairpathproject.com/"Overcome Workplace Bullying. Build Psychological Safety.The Fair…
Garrett Boorojian and 1982 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball National Champion and Consultant at the University of North Carolina, former NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Head Coach, former Assistant GM at the NBA's Charlotte Hornets, Buzz Peterson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:38
Garrett Boorojian and Buzz Peterson discuss relationship building in a team environment.Robert Bower Peterson Jr. | Buzz Peterson:– 1981 High School Basketball Player of the Year in the U.S. state of North Carolina– 1982…