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: 50

WaveCapital's Guest Speaker Series on Relationship Building in a Team Environment
Podcast Episodes
Garrett Boorojian and Chief Social Impact & Content Officer at Roark Capital; former The Coca-Cola Company and Sprint global marketing and branding executive; former Vice-Chair, President's Council of Cornell Women; Entrepreneur; Author, Allison Hill [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:06
Garrett Boorojian and Allison Hill discuss relationship building in a team environment.Source: Your Job Won't Love You Backhttps://yourjobwontloveyouback.com/"ALLISON HILLComing August 2026.Career Advice for Job Satisfac…
Garrett Boorojian and Ambassador, Counselor and William Davidson Distinguished Fellow at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy who worked for five U.S. Presidents and four U.S. Secretaries of State, Author, Ph.D. from UCLA, Dennis Ross [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:47
Garrett Boorojian and Ambassador Dennis Ross discuss relationship building in a team environment.Source: THE WASHINGTON INSTITUTE for Near East Policyhttps://www.washingtoninstitute.org/experts/dennis-ross"Dennis RossWil…
Garrett Boorojian and Founding Partner & Co-CEO of the Care League and Partners, Founder of the Care League, Super Bowl 50 Champion, former NFL Pro-Bowler, TED Talks (TEDx Davenport) alum, former 2x Second-Team All-SEC (2010, 2011), Malik Jackson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:09
Malik Jackson - Founder of the Care League, former NFL Pro-Bowler, and Super Bowl 50 ChampionSource: The Care Leaguehttps://www.thecareleague.org/"A Higher Standard Of Personal SupportThe Care League is a membership mode…
Garrett Boorojian and Director of PR & Media Relations at Nickerson Companies, former NBC10 Boston News Anchor, former Boston 25 News Morning Anchor; Weekend Anchor; General Assignment Reporter; former Fox 13 Tampa Bay Reporter, Shannon Mulaire [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:45
Garrett Boorojian and Shannon Mulaire discuss relationship building in a team environment.Source: Nickerson Companieshttps://nickersoncos.com/news/celebrating-excellence-shannon-mulaire-honored-as-prnews-top-woman/"June…
Garrett Boorojian and Washington Bureau Chief and Senior Washington Correspondent at The Independent, Columnist at MS NOW, Author of "We're Not Broken," former Assistant Editor at The Washington Post, former Associate Editor at The Hill, Eric Garcia [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:23
Garrett Boorojian and Eric Garcia discuss relationship building in a team environment.Source: The Independenthttps://www.the-independent.com/author/eric-garcia"Eric GarciaWashington Bureau Chief/Senior Washington Corresp…
Garrett Boorojian and Lt. Col. (Ret.) at U.S. Air Force, former Air Force I & II Pilot, Co–founder + COO of Renala, Co–author of "Living Room Leadership," M.S. in Aviation Aerospace Management at Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University, Geoff Anderson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:31
Source: Renalahttps://leadwithfamily.com/about/"Transforming Families. Transforming the Future.Renala is named after the magnificent Baobab trees in Africa because we ask families, What if your family tree became less ab…
Garrett Boorojian and Founder and Executive Chair of We Are All Human, former Special Advisor at the United Nations, former Special Advisor and Chief of Public Advocacy at UNICEF, former Head of PR at the World Economic Forum, Claudia Romo Edelman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:04
Garrett Boorojian and Claudia Romo Edelman discuss relationship building in a team environment.Source: Bio - Claudia Romo Edelmanhttps://www.claudiaromoedelman.com/pages/bio"CLAUDIA ROMO EDELMANClaudia Romo Edelman is a…
Garrett Boorojian and 12x Olympic Medalist (4x Gold, 4x Silver, and 4x Bronze), Head Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Coach at Boston College, 2x The New York Times Best-Selling Author, Appeared on the cover of TIME magazine in 2008, Dara Torres [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:45
Garrett Boorojian and Dara Torres discuss relationship building in a team environment.Source: Dara Torreshttps://www.daratorres.com/about-dara-torres/"Dara's StoryAbout Dara TorresDara Torres, the most decorated US femal…
Garrett Boorojian and Founder, Vental Strategic Advisory Group / Senior Fellow, Inclusive Governance, Joseph Rainey Center for Public Policy / Member, Meridian Global Leadership Council / (Commentator: CNN; MS NOW; NewsNation; CBS News), Rina Shah [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:31
Garrett Boorojian and Rina Shah discuss relationship building in a team environment.Rina spoke about her:Family Tree and Career Background"Republican against Trump" stance, and her concerns regarding the future of the Re…
Garrett Boorojian and Host of “Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth” podcast, former USC QB Coach, NYT Best Selling Co–author of "Win Forever" with Pete Carroll, NCAA Football Analyst (NBC Sports; Big Ten Network; PAC–12; FOX; ESPN), Yogi Roth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:37
Garrett Boorojian and Yogi Roth discuss relationship building in a team environment.Garrett's first podcast guest, College Football Hall of Famer, National Champion, and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, Lou Holtz…