Wayne Boatwright

Wayne A. Boatwright is an attorney, father, polymath, essayist, and convicted felon (Drunk Negligent Vehicular Manslaughter) who found the courage to create through the chrysalis of San Quentin State Prison.

His diverse career spans advising multinational corporations in Asia, managing Accenture's internal legal structure, and navigating Silicon Valley's startup ecosystem. Wayne's journey took an unconventional turn with six years at San Quentin for gross negligent vehicular manslaughter.

His role as managing editor for the San Quentin News deeply influenced his views on the criminal justice system, fueling his advocacy on mass incarceration, reentry, addiction, and parenting through adversity. Wayne holds a J.D. from Cornell Law School and a B.A. in Economics from Brigham Young University.

Wayne's essays, podcasts, and advocacy spotlight the need for contemplation in an era of rapid information consumption. His unique perspective, shaped by personal adversity and professional excellence, makes him a compelling voice to explore the complexities of the criminal justice system, reentry, the power of redemption, and parenting.