Klinedinst PC’s Bonnie Lutz awarded for her legal advocacy and dedication to the veterinary and animal welfare community.
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA – When over 500 veterinarians across California have trusted you with their careers, people take notice. That’s exactly why Bonnie Lutz, Shareholder at Klinedinst PC, was honored with the prestigious Ginny Grant Award by the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association (SCVMA), recognizing her as one of the most influential legal voices in veterinary medicine today. This award recognizes her outstanding contributions to the advancement of veterinary medicine and her long-standing commitment to educating the public on responsible pet ownership.
With more than two decades of legal experience, Ms. Lutz has become a leading authority in veterinary and animal welfare law. Based in the firm’s Irvine office, her practice focuses on defending veterinarians in civil litigation and administrative actions. She also provides general counsel to numerous humane societies across California. Her deep expertise in the California Veterinary Medicine Practice Act and related regulations has made her a trusted resource throughout the veterinary community.
Prior to her legal career, Ms. Lutz worked as a public health microbiologist for the Orange County Health Department and owned a medical device manufacturing company. This unique professional background has shaped her ability to bridge the legal, medical, and public health worlds—making her an exceptional advocate for veterinarians and animal welfare organizations alike.
Throughout her career, Ms. Lutz has defended over 500 veterinarians before the Veterinary Medical Board. She is also a sought-after lecturer and educator, regularly speaking at events hosted by SCVMA, CVMA, VetPartners, and law schools. Her written work has appeared in publications such as The Pulse, California Veterinarian, and Veterinary Economics, and she has been featured in Sheltering Magazine for her expertise in humane society law. She also serves on the advisory committee for the National Canine Research Council.
The Ginny Grant Award is a reflection of Ms. Lutz’s tireless efforts to support the veterinary profession through legal advocacy, public education, and professional development. Her work has strengthened the legal protections for veterinary professionals and improved outcomes for animals and pet owners across the state.
About Klinedinst
Klinedinst is the go-to firm for clients looking for litigation, trial experience, transactional representation, and legal counsel. The firm’s offices in Irvine, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and Seattle service clients across the West, handling matters in California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and Arizona. What sets Klinedinst apart is the relationship our attorneys foster with each and every client. Klinedinst lawyers are indispensable strategic partners to business leaders, helping to achieve business objectives and create proactive solutions to resolve the many legal challenges that businesses are confronted with every day. Whether vigorously advocating for business clients in court, or guiding business transactions and negotiations, Klinedinst is the trusted legal advisor to have by your side.