Bonnie Fong

Bonnie Fong has been a part of the Washington cannabis industry since 2008.  Prior to law school, Bonnie earned her Bachelor's Degree with honors from the University of Washington. Bonnie graduated cum laude from the Seattle University School of Law, where she completed three legal clinics and two externships, including a judicial externship at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).  

Bonnie's focus areas are cannabis compliance, liquor and beverage law, landlord and tenant issues, litigation, and administrative law.

Cannabis Compliance

Bonnie has been in the cannabis industry since 2008, when she began volunteering for Seattle drug policy reform groups such as Seattle Hempfest and Sensible Washington in leadership roles.  Shortly after, she received cannabis education and training through various roles in cannabis retailers, producers and processors for over 6 years by the time she became an attorney.  Armed with her knowledge of cannabis production, processing, sales, and management, Bonnie graduated law school and joined C3 Law Group. 

Due to her deep knowledge of the cannabis trade, one of Bonnie's largest practice areas is cannabis compliance.  Bonnie knows the cannabis regulations like the back of her hand due to her extensive knowledge of business operations in the cannabis industry.  Whether clients face issues regarding traceability, inventory, recordkeeping, employee training, or labeling, Bonnie is always prepared to navigate through Washington's cannabis regulations.  

Liquor and Beverage Law

Bonnie is experienced in handling liquor license violations and beverage law issues.  She knowledgeable in representing owners of restaurants, bars, liquor beer and wine stores, and other hospitality related businesses.  Businesses and clubs that have liquor licenses experience a unique set of problems that include obtaining permits and licenses from the Washington State Liquor Cannabis Board (WSLCB).  Bonnie has successfully navigated the administrative regulations of the Liquor and Cannabis Board to obtain licenses as well as defend against license penalties and cancellations of licenses. 

Landlord and Tenant Issues

Bonnie regularly assists clients in their landlord and tenant needs.  She has won victories in court regarding unlawful detainer actions and disputes of lease agreements.  Due to her experience in court, Bonnie is well equipped to meet your landlord and tenant needs including reviews of lease agreements, lease negotiations, commencing unlawful detainer actions, and enforcement of terms of lease agreements.

Bonnie has been a pro-bono attorney for the King County Housing Justice Project (HJP) since 2017.  HJP is a homelessness prevention program providing accessible volunteer-based legal services for low-income tenants facing eviction in King County.

Bonnie's passions extend beyond advocacy and into popular Seattle pastimes- cycling around Lake Union, traveling, and practicing yoga.  In her free time, Bonnie leads neighborhood beautification teams around Seattle and is a foster parent for the Seattle Animal Shelter's Foster Care Program.