The Section on Critical Theories grows from the fertile ideas of a succession of movements of critical outsider jurisprudence that trace their roots to the legal realism of the early 20th century but have been influenced, rhizomatically, by myriad efforts to comprehend the contradictions of law and society and realize the critical challenge posed by the idea of "equal justice under law." This panel will feature three speakers, who answered a call for papers, presenting on their works-in-progress in dialogue with designated senior scholars, and other program participants, who will share their insights on how to advance the junior scholars' projects.