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Friday, July 17, 2026

Four New Faculty Join Colorado Law - University of Colorado Boulder

Lolita Buckner Inniss, Dean and Provost’s Professor of Law, announced the appointment of four professors to Colorado Law’s full-time faculty: Ilan Friedmann-Grunstein, Justin Murray, Zachary Schmook, and Elaine Tornés-Blanco.

“We are delighted to welcome these four distinguished scholars and educators to our faculty this fall," said Dean Inniss. "Each brings to Colorado Law a remarkable depth of expertise, compelling research agendas, and a steadfast commitment to developing the next generation of legal leaders."

Meet Colorado Law’s newest professors:

Ilan Friedmann-Grunstein - Associate Professor of Clinical Law (Criminal Defense Clinic)

Prior to joining Colorado Law, Ilan Friedmann-Grunstein served as a Deputy Public Defender with the Colorado Office of the State Public Defender in Colorado Springs. He has spent his entire career advocating for indigent clients facing criminal charges. Previously, Professor Friedmann-Grunstein served as an Assistant Public Defender with the Maryland Office of the Public Defender and with the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s Office where he began his career. He has represented clients facing a variety of charges ranging from traffic offenses to homicides and has tried over two dozen cases.

Additionally, Professor Friedmann-Grunstein spent two years at The George Washington University Law School as a Friedman Fellow. During his fellowship, Professor Friedmann-Grunstein helped launch and co-taught the Criminal Defense and Justice Clinic where...



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