Garrett Boorojian and Joey Jackson discuss relationship building in a team environment.

https://www.joeyjacksonlaw.com/

"PREMIER LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR NEW YORK

Nationally recognized for expertise in criminal law, union members facing discipline, teachers facing removal from classes or demotion, and Labor Arbitration proceedings.

JOEY JACKSON LAW, PLLC provides top-tier legal defense and protection for individuals, teachers, correction officers, law enforcement, and various union members. Whether you’re under investigation, facing arrest, dealing with the potential loss of a job, suspension, wrong-doing in the workplace or have a pending case, we are here to help."

https://www.joeyjacksonlaw.com/attorney/jackson-joey/

"BIOGRAPHY

Joey Jackson is a nationally recognized Attorney who has for more than two decades represented individuals and Labor Unions in State and Federal Court. Mr. Jackson and his Associates have represented a diverse group of clients under the glare of cameras as well as those who have never attracted public attention. He has built an outstanding career as a defense lawyer representing clients who have fallen into high-stakes personal and professional crises, as well as those who are average citizens in need of his fierce and benevolent counsel.

Prior to Law School, he earned his MPA from SUNY Albany's Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy. While earning his Master's Degree, he worked for the N.Y.S. Assembly Speaker as a Legislative Analyst. He also holds a B.A. from SUNY Brockport, where he participated in the honors program, directed the student-run Legal Information Service, served as student body president, and interned with the N.Y.S. Education Department as well as Congressman Charles B. Rangel (D-NY) in Washington, D.C. He also worked for the N.Y.C. Mayor's Office in the Division of Special Projects. In 2020, Mr. Jackson was beyond honored when Brockport constructed an InterCultural Center (ICC) bearing his name: The JOEY JACKSON ICC.

While in law school, he served as editor for the Hofstra Labor & Employment Law Journal. He was also a member of the National Moot Court and National Trial teams where he represented Hofstra Law school by competing with other Moot Court & Trial teams throughout the country. Mr. Jackson also served as the Graduation Speaker for his Law School Class. In 2022, Mr. Jackson was inducted into the Hofstra Law School Hall of Fame, an honor afforded to one Alumni per Graduating Class. He currently sponsors an annual Scholarship for Law Students at Hofstra each and every year.

He is the Principal & Founder of JOEY JACKSON LAW, PLLC., located in Mid-Town Manhattan. The Firm’s Attorneys, who are highly skilled advocates, are talented problem solvers— available to assist clients 24 hours a day, seven days a week: 1-833-JOEYJACKSON (563-9522). In addition to a plethora of other clients, The Firm has the privilege of defending and protecting the Members of the 2nd largest Law Enforcement Union in the Country, the New York City Correction Officers Benevolent Association (COBA), achieving historic victories and having unprecedented success.

Mr. Jackson has been a member of the New York Bar since 1995. After graduating from Hofstra Law School, he was appointed..."

"BAR ADMISSIONS

• New York
• U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
• Supreme Court of New York

HONORS

• Distinguished Public Service Award
• Hofstra Law School Hall of Fame Inductee
• Joey Jackson InterCultural Center at SUNY Brockport"

Garrett Boorojian and Rufus Gifford discuss relationship building in a team environment.

https://www.elrodgifford.com/

https://www.elrodgifford.com/#services

"Rufus Gifford

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Rufus Gifford is a former U.S. Ambassador, senior aide to Presidents Obama, Biden and Vice President Haris, civic leader, public speaker and advocate for Democratic causes.

Most recently Gifford served as Finance Chair of the Biden-Harris and Harris-Walz campaigns amassing a record $ 2.2 billion for the efforts. Prior to that he was the Chief of Protocol of the United States with the rank of Ambassador and Deputy Campaign Manager for Biden for President in 2020 with a focus on finance, external outreach and coalition building. Aside from Presidential politics, he is focused on promoting civic engagement, particularly among youth and issue areas ranging from U.S. public diplomacy to renewable energy.

From 2013 to 2017, Rufus served as the U.S. Ambassador to Denmark where he led efforts to address the effects of climate change, build international coalitions, and invest in clean energy. He was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog by Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark for his meritorious service.

His pioneering tenure as Ambassador has been profiled in the Wall Street Journal, the Atlantic, CNN, and Vice News, among many other national and international outlets, and he has spoken extensively across Denmark and the United States about his efforts to break down walls and humanize the work of government.

Prior to Government service, Rufus was the National Finance Director of the Democratic National Committee and supported passage of a number of Obama policy initiatives including the Affordable Care Act. Before that, he was an aide on Obama’s historic 2008 presidential campaign. During Obama’s first term, Rufus was the National Finance Director of the Democratic National Committee and supported passage of a number of Obama’s policy initiatives, most notably the Affordable Care Act. Before that, he was an aide on Obama’s historic 2008 presidential campaign.

A native of Massachusetts, Rufus holds a bachelor’s degree from Brown University. He is married to veterinarian Dr. Stephen DeVincent and they live in Concord, Massachusetts with their Golden Retrievers, Svend and Odin."

https://deadline.com/2025/03/adrienne-elrod-rufus-gifford-political-strategy-firm-1236326951/

"Democratic Campaign Veterans Adrienne Elrod And Rufus Gifford Launch Political And Public Affairs Strategy Firm

By Ted Johnson

March 17, 2025 2:00am

"...Gifford was finance chair of the Harris-Walz and Biden-Harris campaigns, which raised a combined $2.2 billion. He was chief of protocol with the rank of ambassador during the Biden administration, and served as U.S. ambassador to Denmark..."

Garrett Boorojian and Peter Selfridge discuss relationship building in a team environment.

https://www.usasean.org/

https://www.usasean.org/people/peter-selfridge

"Peter Selfridge

Nominations and Governance Committee Chair

Peter A. Selfridge is the Global Head of Government Affairs for SAP. The Government Affairs function at SAP encourages the digital transformation of government decision-making and services worldwide. Peter is specifically responsible for promoting technological transformation in the public sector and the positive role played by digital technologies in addressing economic and societal challenges around the world.

Peter was the U.S. Chief of Protocol during the second term of the Obama Administration, where he served as the President’s representative to the foreign diplomatic corps posted in Washington, D.C. His other duties included welcoming visiting foreign leaders to the capital; supporting presidential delegations on their overseas travel; and planning and executing high-level summits and multilateral events.

Formerly, he served as President Obama’s Advance and Operations Director, a position he previously managed for Vice President Biden during the first two years of the Obama Administration. He began his career in Washington, D.C. as a staff member for U.S. Senator Tom Harkin, and later served as a scheduling assistant to President William J. Clinton. Peter also served on the presidential campaigns of Al Gore, John Kerry and Barack Obama.

Peter is no stranger to the private sector, having worked for Citigate Communications as well as Rendezvous Consulting, where he helped various clients develop and execute on their communications strategies. In 2007, he worked at the William J. Clinton Foundation as the organization’s city director in Los Angeles.

In addition to his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Iowa, Peter has a Master’s Degree in International Public Policy from Johns Hopkins University. He is a native of Minnetonka, Minnesota and is married to Parita Shah. The couple lives in Washington, D.C."

In his conversation with Garrett, Jeffrey speaks about:

- His mentor Tina Brown, former Editor of The New Yorker, who gave Jeffrey a chance by hiring him in 1993.

- Covering Mark Fuhrman's role in the O.J. Simpson trial.

- Preferring "fairness" over "objectivity" as a journalist.

- His global professional network of legal contemporaries such as Elena Kagan, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

- Republican Party (Presidents Nixon vs. Trump eras),

- His concerns about the future of Trump's second term.

- "Keep an open mind" when building relationships.

https://www.cnn.com/profiles/jeffrey-toobin-profile#about

"ABOUT

Jeffrey Toobin, chief legal analyst for CNN and a staff writer for The New Yorker, is one of the most recognized and admired legal journalists in the country. His most recent book, American Heiress: The Wild Saga of the Kidnapping, Crimes and Trial of Patty Hearst, was published by Doubleday in 2016 and became an immediate New York Times best-seller. His book, “The Run of His Life: The People v. O.J. Simpson,” was the basis for the acclaimed ten-part limited series, “American Crime Story,” starring John Travolta and Cuba Gooding, Jr., on the FX Network, in early 2016.

His book, The Oath: The Obama White House and the Supreme Court, was published by Doubleday in 2012 and was also a New York Times best-seller. The Oath followed The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court, which was also a best-seller and earned the 2008 J. Anthony Lukas Prize for Nonfiction from the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism and the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University.

Toobin, who is also a noted lecturer, has written several other critically acclaimed, best-selling books including A Vast Conspiracy: The Real Story of the Sex Scandal that Nearly Brought Down a President, and Too Close to Call: The 36-Day Battle to Decide the 2000 Election.

Previously, Toobin served as an assistant U.S. attorney in Brooklyn. He also served as an associate counsel in the Office of Independent Counsel Lawrence E. Walsh, an experience that provided the basis for his first book, Opening Arguments: A Young Lawyer’s First Case—United States v. Oliver North.

Toobin earned his bachelor’s degree from Harvard College and graduated magna cum laude from Harvard Law School where he was an editor of the Harvard Law Review."

https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/jeffrey-toobin

"Jeffrey Toobin

Jeffrey Toobin, the chief legal analyst for CNN, was a staff writer at The New Yorker from 1993 to 2020. Previously, he worked for ABC News, and, in 2000, received an Emmy Award for his coverage of the Elián González case. For the magazine, he wrote Profiles of the Supreme Court Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Stephen Breyer, Anthony Kennedy, Clarence Thomas, and Chief Justice John G. Roberts, as well as articles on major legal controversies and trials. Before joining the magazine, he served as an Assistant United States Attorney in Brooklyn and an associate counsel in the Office of Independent Counsel Lawrence E. Walsh. He is the author of several books, including “The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court” and “True Crimes and Misdemeanors: The Investigation of Donald Trump.”"

Garrett Boorojian and Brigadier General (Retired) John Teichert discuss relationship building in a team environment.

John spoke with me about how Tom Cruise’s “Top Gun” movie inspired him to join the United States Air Force, his time at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the significance of round metallic objects (Garrett, a civilian, has three RMOs that were given to him by U.S. military personnel), special missions John was an integral part of while serving in the Air Force, how “Top Gun” compares and contrasts to real-world missions, how the Pentagon functions / operates as military officials’ roles / responsibilities change (depending on their respective ranks) from one U.S. presidential administration to the next due to specific policy changes, the timeline of events leading up to the recent bombings of three uranium enrichment sites in Iran carried out by the U.S. military in “Operation Midnight Hammer,” John’s family, and his three books.

https://johnteichert.com/about/

“BRIGADIER GENERAL E. JOHN "DRAGON" TEICHERT, USAF (RET)

After graduating from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Stanford University, John entered the United States Air Force as an F-15E combat pilot. He would go on to serve as an F-22 test pilot and eventually lead as the commander of Joint Base Andrews, the commander of Edwards Air Force Base, and our nation’s Senior Defense Official in Iraq. General Teichert ended his service in the Air Force as the Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs. During his career, he logged over 2,000 flight hours in 38 different aircraft types.

General Teichert is a champion for inspirational, innovative, integrity-filled leadership. He has vast whole-of-government leadership experience – from cutting-edge technology to our nation’s most sensitive international relationships. John has written and spoken extensively on leadership, innovation, advanced technology, revival, national security, and international affairs. He is an Amazon #1 best-selling author and a former candidate for U.S. Senate who maintains a robust schedule of media engagements with frequent commentary on NewsNation and Fox News. John is the founder and president of Capital Leadership LLC, developing the leaders our nation needs and fostering a leadership style that breaks barriers, challenges convention, and ignites innovation. His wide-ranging activities can best be followed through johnteichert.com, prayatlunch.us, and LinkedIn as he continues to serve with his amazing wife Melonie and their three remarkable children.“

“BRIGADIER GENERAL E. JOHN TEICHERT”

https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/1607028/e-john-teichert/

Garrett Boorojian and John Wallace discuss relationship building in a team environment.

https://www.legendsofbasketball.com/alumni/john-wallace/

https://www.legends-mag.com/for-john-wallace-hard-work-mental-health

Garrett and John spoke about John's dominant performance in the 1996 NCAA Division I Men's National Championship Game as a starter for the Syracuse Orange. Although the University of Kentucky won the game, 76-67, John finished with an incredible stat line of 29 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block, with a total field goal percentage of 57.9% (66.7% from three point range), and a free throw percentage of 100.0%.

In 127 career games (126 starts) in four years at Syracuse playing for Basketball Hall of Famer / College Basketball Hall of Famer, Jim Boeheim, John averaged 16.7 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.6 blocks, and 1.1. steals. John's total field goal percentage was 53.3% (39.0% from three point range).

John was drafted by the New York Knicks in the first round (18th selection) in the 1996 NBA Draft. He played for five NBA teams (Knicks, Toronto Raptors, Detroit Pistons, Phoenix Suns, and Miami Heat). John talked about playing with Basketball Hall of Famer / College Basketball Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing, Larry Johnson, Allan Houston, and other notable Knicks on the legendary Knicks' teams of the mid-to-late 1990s. John also played overseas in Greece and Italy, and cited the importance of phenomenal overseas talent entering the NBA from the 1990s and 2000s, such as Arvydas Sabonis (Lithuania) and Dirk Nowitzki (Germany), to present day's NBA stars' Giannis Antetokounmpo (Greece / Nigeria), Nikola Jokić (Serbia), and Luka Dončić (Slovenia). Tony Parker (Belgium / France) and Manu Ginóbili (Argentina) were also mentioned as great examples of foreign-born players who played and excelled as NBA Champions during the the 2000s and 2010s. Nowitzki played in the 2010s as well.

John also spoke about his admiration for the greatest basketball player of all time, Michael Jordan, especially when he witnessed Michael's iconic 51-point performance at Madison Square Garden (MSG) on January 21, 1997, during John's rookie year as a Knick; the 1996 NBA First Round Draft Class' photo shoot in Orlando; two of Spike Lee's movies (He Got Game and Bamboozled) that John was featured in; friendship with his former Raptors' teammate Kevin Willis (1984 NBA First Round Draft Pick – 11th selection) who's also a friend of Garrett's; friendship with Joseph Fiorie of Pittsford, New York – who's Garrett's wife Angela's uncle; great appreciation for the Knicks' organization that drafted him, and hired him to work for the NBA franchise as a MSG broadcaster; and philanthropic / public service background as an Executive Board Member with the Heavenly Productions Foundation.

John shared his final thoughts about relationship building. John stressed the importance of communicating with your team about what's on your mind. John said a team has to work together and be on the same page to know how to approach a difficult situation or solve a problem. Whether it's a CEO or another person on the team, John added that everyone has a vital role to play. Essentially, the right people have to be on the team, starting with the CEO, to be very successful.

Garrett Boorojian and Linda Cohn discuss relationship building in a team environment.

https://espnpressroom.com/us/bios/cohn_linda/

"Linda Cohn

SportsCenter Anchor

Hall of Fame sportscaster Linda Cohn has served as a SportsCenter anchor since joining ESPN in 1992. She is ESPN’s longest-tenured SportsCenter anchor and in early 2016 was recognized for anchoring her 5,000th SportsCenter, the most of any anchor in ESPN history. In 2017, she was inducted into the National Sports Media Association (NSMA) Hall of Fame.

She currently hosts the 1 a.m. ET edition of SportsCenter that originates from Los Angeles.

In 2008, Cohn authored her autobiography – Cohn-Head: A No-Holds-Barred Account of Breaking into the Boys’ Club. The book details her hard-fought rise to the top of the sportscasting world and her life inside the ESPN empire.

Cohn began her career in sportscasting in Patchogue, N.Y., as a news anchor, writer and sports reporter for WALK-AM/FM in 1981. She continued her work with three other New York radio stations until 1987: WCBS NewsRadio 88 (1984-87); WCBS-FM (1984-87); WGBB-AM (1984-85). Cohn’s radio experience is highlighted by her becoming the first full-time female sports anchor on a national radio network (ABC) in 1987 where she worked 87-89. In 1985 she began working for WLIG-TV on Long Island as a part-time anchor and reporter. She also worked as anchor, news director and chief correspondent for Long Island News Tonight, a daily television news program (1985-86). Beginning October 1989, Cohn worked at KIRO-TV in Seattle where she was a weekend sports anchor and full-time reporter.

Cohn received a bachelor of arts degree in communications from SUNY at Oswego in 1981. As a senior at Newfield (N.Y.) High School, she served as the goalie on the boy’s ice hockey team and in college on the Oswego women’s ice hockey team."

https://jewishsportshof.org/listings/linda-cohn/

"HALL OF FAMER

Linda Cohn

SPORT: Media

INDUCTED: 2024

COUNTRY: USA

BORN: November 10, 1959

DESCRIPTION:

Broadcaster Linda Cohn has anchored ESPN's flagship program SportsCenter for more than 30 years. In 1987, she made sportscasting history by becoming the first full-time U.S. female sports anchor on a national radio network when she was hired by ABC.

She also was the first woman sports anchor for WCBS Radio from 1984-87. Her big break in TV came when she was hired by KIRO-TV in Seattle as a Sports Anchor/reporter from 1989-1992. It was there where she was discovered by ESPN and hired to host SportsCenter in July 1992 where she has been ever since.

Cohn is a 4-time Emmy award winner for hosting SportsCenter. While attending SUNY Oswego, she was a goalie on the ice hockey team and is a member of the college's athletic hall of fame. In 2003, she was inducted into the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. Cohn was a recipient of the Women's Sports Foundation's prestigious sports journalism award."

Garrett Boorojian and Jim Morris discuss relationship building in a team environment.

https://www.mlb.com/news/featured/jim-morris-story-stars-dennis-quaid-in-the-rookie

https://www.jimtherookiemorris.com/

"Jim "The Rookie" Morris Bio

Jim Morris is no stranger to big dreams. Since he was five years old, he passionately yearned to play baseball in the major leagues. However, despite all his hard work and determination, a series of unfortunate events and injuries scuttled his career before he was twenty-five. Doctors told him he would never play again.

Then at age thirty-five—after a string of highly implausible events and at an age when most players are retiring—Morris found himself on the mound as a relief pitcher for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. His return to the game was so incredible that Disney made his story into a heartwarming film The Rookie with a stellar performance by Dennis Quaid. It was released to popular acclaim and was a huge box office success. It won the ESPY for Best Sports Movie in 2002 and the CAMIE award for Character and Morality in Entertainment.

​In addition to his distinguished career as a motivational speaker, Morris is also an accomplished author. His latest book, Dream Makers, picks up where The Rookie left off. This compelling memoir delves into the previously untold chapters of his life—from a turbulent relationship with his father and a relentless struggle with pain and addiction to the profound mentorship of his wise and loving grandfather. With unwavering resolve and deep faith, Morris overcame every tribulation. Dream Makers underscores the transformative power of surrounding yourself with the best and most accomplished people, inspiring readers to overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams.

​Over the course of his career, Morris has participated in prestigious events such as The Million Dollar Round Table, not once but twice, solidifying his reputation as a distinguished speaker.

In 2008, Morris received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation, recognizing his dedication to making a positive impact on young lives. His passion for helping others extends beyond the stage—he founded his own non-profit, which is dedicated to helping children in underserved communities find hope and inspiration through participation in sports.

Through his words and actions, Morris continues to uplift and empower individuals around the globe, leaving a lasting legacy of encouragement and support."