Jean-Michel Lattes

Jean-Michel Lattes is a Lecturer in Private Law at the University of Toulouse Capitole, affiliated with the Institute of Private Law (IDP). He specializes in Labor Law, Social Law, and Social Protection Law, with a focus on discrimination, disability rights, professional rugby players' status, and bullfighting law. His roles extend beyond academia, including serving as 3ème Adjoint au Maire de Toulouse, Vice-Président of Toulouse Métropole, and President of TISSEO Collectivités and TISSEO Ingénierie. He has held numerous administrative and research responsibilities within the university, including Director of the Service Relations Université-Entreprises (2012–2014) and Vice-President of the University of Toulouse 1 from 1993 to 2008. Lattes has received significant recognition, including the Médaille d'or du Sénat and Officier des Palmes Académiques.

• Education: Doctorat de Droit Privé (1989), DEA in Social Labor Studies (1983), Maîtrise en Droit (1982).
• Research Interests: Intersection of labor law and sports, social policy reforms, disability law, and cultural heritage.

His publications span over three decades, addressing topics such as labor rights during the pandemic, transport decentralization, and cultural law. Lattes is actively involved in local governance, advocating for sustainable mobility and Occitan cultural preservation. His contributions to legal education include teaching Labor Law across multiple programs and leading courses in social policy and institutional law.