Stray cat becomes Brazil’s first feline lawyer


For most aspiring lawyers, passing the bar is a taunting hurdle, but one Brazilian named Leon found his way through a back door – literally.

Leon is a stray cat, who first caught the attention of his future employees after sneaking into Brazil's bar association, the Order of Attorneys of Brazil (OAB), to escape the rain in Brasilia. The homeless kitten then stated to hang around the reception, sparking complaints from visitors to the building.

The OAB took an unorthodox route to solve the problem – hiring Leon as a receptionist.

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