/* Premium legal font pairing */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@400;600;700;800&family=Playfair+Display:wght@600;700;800&display=swap');
:root{
  --font-body: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-head: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;

  --bg:#0B1420;
  --bg-soft:#101B29;
  --surface:#132030;
  --surface-soft:#1A2A3D;

  --text:#F5F1E8;
  --muted:#B8C2CF;
  --heading:#F5F1E8;
  --heading-strong:#FFFFFF;

  --brand:#0F2238;
  --brand-2:#1C3553;
  --accent:#B08D57;
  --accent-hover:#8E6F43;
  --success:#2F6B4F;

  --card:var(--surface);
  --border:rgba(245,241,232,0.12);
  --shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.28);

  --btn:var(--accent);
  --btnText:#0B1420;

  color-scheme: dark;
}
body{ font-family: var(--font-body); }
h1,h2,h3,h4,.page-title,.why-title{ font-family: var(--font-head); letter-spacing: 0.2px; }

@import url("https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=Playfair+Display:wght@500;600;700&display=swap");

:root[data-theme="light"]{
  --bg:#F6F1E8;
  --bg-soft:#EDE5D9;
  --surface:#FFFDF8;
  --surface-soft:#F5EEE3;

  --text:#142132;
  --muted:#5B6878;
  --heading:#0F2238;
  --heading-strong:#0B1420;

  --brand:#E8DECF;
  --brand-2:#D8CAB7;
  --card:var(--surface);
  --border:rgba(15,34,56,0.12);
  --shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(15,34,56,0.08);

  --btn:var(--accent);
  --btnText:#0B1420;

  color-scheme: light;
}

:root[data-theme="dark"]{ color-scheme: dark; }

*{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{
  font-family:"Inter",system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;
  line-height:1.6;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--bg),var(--bg-soft));
  color:var(--text);
}
.container{max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px}
section{padding:100px 0}

.site-header{
  position:sticky;top:0;z-index:1000;
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  background:rgba(11,20,32,0.72);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .site-header{background:rgba(11,20,32,0.88)}
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark){
  :root:not([data-theme="light"]) .site-header{background:rgba(11,20,32,0.88)}
}
.header-inner{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  gap:16px;height:80px;
}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;min-width:240px}
.logo{height:44px;width:auto;display:block}
.brand-main{
  font-family:"Playfair Display",ui-serif,Georgia,"Times New Roman",Times,serif;
  font-size:20px;letter-spacing:2px;font-weight:600;color:var(--text);
}
.brand-sub{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:2px;opacity:.75;color:var(--muted)}

.main-nav{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:22px;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:flex-end}
.main-nav a{
  text-decoration:none;color:var(--text);
  position:relative;font-size:14px;padding:6px 0;
}
.main-nav a::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;bottom:-6px;left:0;width:0%;
  height:2px;background:var(--accent);transition:width .25s ease;
}
.main-nav a:hover::after{width:100%}

.theme-toggle{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;
  border:1px solid var(--border);background:var(--card);color:var(--text);
  border-radius:12px;padding:8px 12px;cursor:pointer;font-size:14px;
  transition:transform .15s ease, opacity .2s ease;
}
.theme-toggle:hover{transform:translateY(-1px)}

/* Courthouse column texture overlay for hero */
.hero{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg) 0%, var(--brand) 58%, var(--brand-2) 100%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      to right,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 0px,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 6px,
      transparent 6px,
      transparent 120px
    );
  background-blend-mode: overlay;
}
.hero::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;inset:0;

  /* Layer stack:
     1) subtle courthouse columns (wide vertical bands)
     2) soft highlights/shadows for stone depth
     3) evergreen glow accents
     4) faint texture grain
  */
  background:
    /* Courthouse columns */
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      to right,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.09) 0px,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.09) 10px,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.00) 10px,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.00) 120px
    ),
    /* Column depth (shadow between columns) */
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      to right,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.12) 0px,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.12) 2px,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.00) 2px,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.00) 120px
    ),
    /* Evergreen glow */
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 40%, rgba(31,107,58,0.24), transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 60%, rgba(31,107,58,0.16), transparent 55%),
    /* Grain */
    repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 0, rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 2px, transparent 2px, transparent 6px);

  opacity:.55;
  filter: blur(0.6px);
  animation:none; /* static, institutional */
}
@keyframes slowMove{0%{transform:translate(0,0)}50%{transform:translate(-4%,-4%)}100%{transform:translate(0,0)}}
.hero-content{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:720px}
.hero h1{
  font-family:"Playfair Display",ui-serif,Georgia,"Times New Roman",Times,serif;
  font-size:48px;line-height:1.18;margin-bottom:22px;
}
.hero-sub{font-size:18px;opacity:.88;margin-bottom:30px}
.hero-actions{display:flex;gap:18px;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap}

.btn-primary{
  background:var(--btn);color:var(--btnText);
  padding:14px 22px;border-radius:10px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  transition:transform .2s ease, opacity .2s ease;
}
.btn-primary:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);opacity:.92}
.text-link{color:var(--heading-strong);text-decoration:none;opacity:.88}
.text-link:hover{opacity:1}
.text-link-dark{color:var(--muted);text-decoration:none}
.text-link-dark:hover{color:var(--text)}

h2{
  font-family:"Playfair Display",ui-serif,Georgia,"Times New Roman",Times,serif;
  font-size:38px;line-height:1.2;color:var(--heading);
}


.services{background:var(--bg)}
.services-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:28px;margin-top:56px;
}
.service-card{
  background:var(--card);padding:30px;border-radius:16px;border:1px solid var(--border);
  position:relative;transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
}
.service-card::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;height:4px;width:100%;
  background:var(--accent);border-radius:16px 16px 0 0;
}
.service-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 14px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.22)}

.soft-surface{background:var(--bg-soft)}
.section-sub{margin-top:14px;max-width:780px;color:var(--muted);font-size:16px}

.why-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:32px;margin-top:56px}
.pillar{
  background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:16px;padding:28px;
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
}
.pillar h3{font-size:18px;color:var(--heading);margin-bottom:10px}

.pillar p{color:var(--muted)}

.cta{background:var(--brand);color:var(--heading-strong);text-align:center}
.cta h2{color:var(--heading-strong);margin-bottom:18px}

.contact-strip{background:var(--bg-soft);padding:34px 0}
.contact-inner{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.contact-inner a{color:var(--heading);text-decoration:none}


.site-footer{background:var(--brand);color:var(--heading-strong);padding:60px 0 30px}
.footer-inner{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:28px}
.footer-inner a{color:var(--heading-strong);text-decoration:none;opacity:.9}
.footer-inner a:hover{opacity:1}
.disclaimer{font-size:12px;opacity:.72;text-align:center;max-width:950px;margin:0 auto}

.page-hero{padding:70px 0 40px}
.page-title{
  font-family:"Playfair Display",ui-serif,Georgia,"Times New Roman",Times,serif;
  font-size:44px;line-height:1.15;color:var(--heading);
}

.page-sub{max-width:760px;margin-top:14px;color:var(--muted);font-size:16px}

.consultation-section{padding-top:40px}
.form-disclaimer{margin-top:20px;font-size:14px;color:var(--muted);max-width:820px}
.form-card{
  max-width:850px;margin:40px auto 0;background:var(--card);
  border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:16px;padding:40px;
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}
.form-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:24px;margin-bottom:24px}
.form-group{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.form-group label{font-size:14px;margin-bottom:8px;color:var(--text)}
.form-group input,.form-group select,.form-group textarea{
  padding:12px 14px;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:10px;font-size:15px;
  background:var(--bg);color:var(--text);transition:border .2s ease;
}
.form-group input:focus,.form-group select:focus,.form-group textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--accent)}
.full-width{margin-bottom:28px}

.card{background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:16px;box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)}
.photo{width:100%;aspect-ratio:1/1;object-fit:cover;border-radius:14px;display:block}
.lead-card{padding:26px;margin-top:20px}
.lead-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:0.9fr 1.1fr;gap:26px;align-items:center}
.att-name{
  font-family:"Playfair Display",ui-serif,Georgia,"Times New Roman",Times,serif;
  font-size:34px;color:var(--heading);
}

.name-underline{height:3px;width:62%;margin-top:8px;background:var(--accent);border-radius:99px}
.att-title{margin-top:10px;font-weight:700}
.att-focus{margin-top:6px;color:var(--muted)}
.att-one-liner{margin-top:14px;max-width:60ch}
.lead-actions{display:flex;gap:16px;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:18px}

.team-grid{margin-top:26px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:22px}
.team-card{padding:16px;transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease}
.team-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 14px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.22)}
.team-body{padding:12px 6px 4px}
.att-name-sm{font-weight:800;color:var(--heading)}

.att-focus-sm{margin-top:4px;color:var(--muted);font-size:14px}
.att-one-liner-sm{margin-top:10px;color:var(--text);font-size:14px}

.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(12px);transition:all .7s ease}
.reveal.visible{opacity:1;transform:none}

@media (max-width:980px){
  section{padding:72px 0}
  .hero h1{font-size:34px}
  .services-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .why-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .lead-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .team-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .form-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .header-inner{height:auto;padding:14px 0;flex-wrap:wrap}
  .main-nav{gap:14px}
}


/* CTA emphasis */
.cta-title{
  font-size: 44px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.cta-sub{
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 14px auto 26px;
  opacity: 0.9;
  font-size: 16px;
}

/* Green contact strip variant (homepage) */
.contact-strip--green{
  background: var(--heading);
}
.contact-inner--center{
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}
.contact-strip--green a{
  color: var(--heading-strong);
  opacity: 0.95;
}
.contact-strip--green a:hover{ opacity: 1; }

/* Practice areas (About page) */
.practice-cols{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-top: 44px;
}
.practice-item{ margin-bottom: 26px; }
.practice-title{
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  color: var(--heading);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.practice-text{ color: var(--muted); max-width: 62ch; }
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .practice-cols{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Services page list */
.services-list{
  margin-top: 34px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 22px 34px;
}
.svc{
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 22px 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
}
.svc-title{
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--heading);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.svc-text{ color: var(--muted); }
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .services-list{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Insights */
.insights-grid{
  margin-top: 18px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 22px;
}
.insight-card{
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
}
.insight-meta{
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.insight-title{
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.insight-excerpt{
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  max-width: 70ch;
}
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .insights-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Contact page grid */
.contact-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}
.contact-card{
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
}
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .contact-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* About page refinements */
.note-card{
  margin-top: 28px;
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--card);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15,81,50,0.08);
}
.note-title{ font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.note-text{ color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.note-sign{ font-weight: 800; }
.note-role{ color: var(--muted); }

.expect-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 44px;
}
.expect-card{
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
}
.expect-title{ font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--heading); }

.expect-text{ color: var(--muted); }

.principles-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 34px;
}
.principle{
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
}
.principle-title{ font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--heading); }

.principle-text{ color: var(--muted); }

@media (max-width: 980px){
  .expect-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .principles-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}



/* Logo watermark background (Home hero + About hero) */
/* Logo watermark background (Home hero stronger) */
.hero--watermark::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image: url("logo.png");
  background-repeat:no-repeat;
  background-position: center;
  background-size: 85%;
  opacity: 0.18;
  filter: blur(0.3px);
  mix-blend-mode: normal;
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:1;
}
.hero-content{ position:relative; z-index:2; }

.page-hero--watermark{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
/* Logo watermark background (About hero stronger) */
.page-hero--watermark::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image: url("logo.png");
  background-repeat:no-repeat;
  background-position: center;
  background-size: 80%;
  opacity: 0.14;
  filter: blur(0.4px);
  mix-blend-mode: normal;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.page-hero--watermark > .container{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
}

@media (max-width: 980px){
  /* Logo watermark background (Home hero stronger) */
.hero--watermark::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image: url("logo.png");
  background-repeat:no-repeat;
  background-position: center;
  background-size: 85%;
  opacity: 0.18;
  filter: blur(0.3px);
  mix-blend-mode: normal;
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:1;
}
  /* Logo watermark background (About hero stronger) */
.page-hero--watermark::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image: url("logo.png");
  background-repeat:no-repeat;
  background-position: center;
  background-size: 80%;
  opacity: 0.14;
  filter: blur(0.4px);
  mix-blend-mode: normal;
  pointer-events:none;
}
}


/* Service card images */
.services-grid .service-card{
  overflow: hidden;
}
.services-grid .service-card .service-img{
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

@media (min-width: 900px){
  .services-grid .service-card .service-img{ height: 200px; }
}

.services-list .service-item{
  overflow: hidden;
}
.services-list .service-item img.service-img{
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* Typography overrides */
body{ font-family: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; }
h1,h2,h3,.page-title,.hero-title{ font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; }



/* Services/Attorneys grid consistency */
.team-grid{
  margin-top:26px;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap:22px;
  align-items:stretch;
}
.team-card{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
}
.team-body{
  flex:1;
}
.photo{
  width:100%;
  aspect-ratio:1/1;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:center;
  display:block;
}
@media (max-width: 1100px){
  .team-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 720px){
  .team-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}



/* Homepage Authority Upgrade */
.authority-band{
  background: rgba(15,34,56,0.94);
  color: var(--heading-strong);
  padding: 18px 0;
}
.authority-inner{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: center;
}
.authority-item{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap: 4px; }
.authority-kicker{
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  opacity: 0.85;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.authority-value{ font-weight: 800; }
.authority-divider{
  width: 1px;
  height: 34px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}

/* Pillars */
.pillars{ padding: 70px 0; }
.pillars-head{ max-width: 780px; }
.pillars-grid{
  margin-top: 34px;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}
.pillar-card{
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.pillar-card:hover{
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
}
.pillar-title{ font-weight: 900; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.pillar-text{ color: var(--muted); }

.pillars-cta{
  margin-top: 34px;
  padding: 22px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(176,141,87,0.14), rgba(176,141,87,0.08));
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap: 18px;
}
.pillars-cta-title{ font-weight: 900; font-size: 18px; }
.pillars-cta-sub{ color: var(--muted); margin-top: 6px; }
.pillars-cta-actions{ display:flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.btn-secondary{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.45);
  color: var(--heading);
  background: var(--surface-soft);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration:none;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.btn-secondary:hover{ transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.22); }

/* Testimonials */
.testimonials{ padding: 70px 0; }
.testimonials-head{ max-width: 720px; }
.t-slider{ margin-top: 28px; position:relative; }
.t-track{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.t-card{
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
  min-height: 180px;
}
.t-quote{ font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; }
.t-meta{ margin-top: 14px; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px; }

.t-controls{ display:flex; gap: 10px; justify-content:flex-end; margin-top: 14px; }
.t-btn{
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--surface-soft);
  color: var(--heading);
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor:pointer;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.t-btn:hover{ transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.22); }
.t-note{ margin-top: 10px; color: var(--muted); }

a, button{ transition: color .18s ease, background-color .18s ease, border-color .18s ease, transform .18s ease; }

@media (max-width: 980px){
  .authority-inner{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 10px; }
  .authority-divider{ display:none; }
  .pillars-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pillars-cta{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; }
  .t-track{
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 100%);
    gap: 0;
  }
}



/* Consultation Intake Upgrade */
.intake-section{ padding:70px 0; }
.intake-form{
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap: 36px;
}
.intake-step{
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 26px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap: 14px;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.intake-step:hover{
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
}
.intake-step-title{
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.intake-form label{
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
}
.intake-form input,
.intake-form select,
.intake-form textarea{
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-family: inherit;
}
.intake-form textarea{ resize: vertical; }
.radio-group{
  display:flex;
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}
.intake-disclaimer{
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.intake-submit{
  text-align:center;
}


.insights-list-section { padding: 60px 0; }
.insights-list { max-width: 800px; margin: auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 40px; }
.insight-tag { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--accent); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }
.read-more { font-weight: 700; display: inline-block; margin-top: 8px; }

.article-layout { padding: 70px 0; }
.article-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr; gap: 50px; }
.article-summary { font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.sidebar-card { background: var(--surface); padding: 20px; border-radius: 16px; border: 1px solid var(--border); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }


.credentials-section { padding: 70px 0; }
.credentials-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 30px; margin-top: 30px; }
.credential-card { background: var(--surface); border-radius: 18px; padding: 25px; border: 1px solid var(--border); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.credential-card h4 { margin-bottom: 10px; }

.site-footer { background: var(--brand); color: var(--heading-strong); padding: 50px 0 20px; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
.site-footer a { color: var(--heading-strong); text-decoration: none; }
.footer-bottom { text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; font-size: 14px; opacity: 0.8; }



/* Visibility upgrades for Credentials + Footer */
.credentials-section.soft-surface{
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.16), rgba(15,34,56,0.04));
}
.credentials-section h2{
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.credential-card ul{
  margin: 10px 0 0;
  padding-left: 18px;
}
.credential-card li{ margin-bottom: 8px; }

/* Attorneys credentials strip */
.att-credentials{
  padding: 18px 0;
  background: rgba(15,34,56,0.94);
  color: var(--heading-strong);
}
.att-cred-inner{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 14px;
}
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .att-cred-inner{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Footer lists + spacing */
.site-footer ul{ list-style:none; padding-left:0; margin: 12px 0 0; }
.site-footer li{ margin-bottom: 10px; }
.site-footer h4{ margin: 0 0 10px; }
.site-footer p{ margin: 10px 0 0; opacity: 0.9; }


.cred-main-title{
  font-size: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.cred-block{
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.cred-heading{
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
  padding-left: 10px;
}

.cred-list{
  padding-left: 20px;
}

.cred-list li{
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 16px;
}


/* Bar Admissions Story Visual */
.bar-visual-card{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
    align-items:center;
    margin:40px 0 50px;
}

.bar-visual-card img{
    width:220px;
    height:220px;
    object-fit:contain;
    border-radius:50%;
    padding:20px;
    background:linear-gradient(145deg, var(--brand), var(--brand-2));
    box-shadow:0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
    transition:transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.bar-visual-card img:hover{
    transform:scale(1.05);
    box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}


/* Court Story Grid */
.court-story-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap:30px;
    margin-bottom:50px;
}

.court-card{
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
    border-radius:12px;
    box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

 .court-card img{
    width:100%;
    height:263px;
    object-fit:cover;
    transition:transform 0.5s ease;
}

.court-card:hover img{
    transform:scale(1.05);
}

.court-overlay{
    position:absolute;
    bottom:0;
    left:0;
    width:100%;
    padding:20px;
    background:linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15,81,50,0.95), rgba(15,81,50,0.2));
    color:var(--heading-strong);
}

.court-overlay h4{
    margin:0 0 8px;
    font-size:20px;
    font-weight:700;
}

.court-overlay p{
    margin:0;
    font-size:14px;
}

@media (max-width: 980px){
    .court-story-grid{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }
}


/* Authority Section Spacing Polish */
.bar-visual-card{
    margin:20px 0 25px;
}

.court-story-grid{
    margin-top:10px;
    margin-bottom:30px;
}

.credentials-section{
    padding-top:50px;
    padding-bottom:40px;
}


/* Staggered reveal support */
.reveal{will-change: transform, opacity;}


/* Why Choose Evergreen */
.why-evergreen-section{
padding:70px 0;
background:var(--surface-soft);
}

.why-title{
text-align:center;
margin-bottom:40px;
font-size:32px;
}

.why-grid{
display:grid;
grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
gap:25px;
}

.why-card{
background:var(--surface);
border-radius:14px;
padding:25px;
box-shadow:0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
transition:transform .35s ease;
}

.why-card:hover{
transform:translateY(-6px);
}

.why-card h3{
margin-bottom:10px;
font-size:18px;
}

.why-card p{
font-size:14px;
line-height:1.6;
}

@media (max-width:980px){
.why-grid{
grid-template-columns:1fr;
}
}



/* Premium Sticky CTA Bar */
.sticky-cta{
  position: fixed;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 18px;
  z-index: 9999;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(14px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 380ms ease, opacity 380ms ease;
}
.sticky-cta.is-visible{
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}
.sticky-cta-inner{
  pointer-events: auto;
  background: rgba(19,32,48,0.92);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,81,50,0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.sticky-cta-title{
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}
.sticky-cta-sub{
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 12px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.sticky-cta-actions{
  display:flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content:flex-end;
}
.sticky-btn{ white-space: nowrap; }

/* bottom padding removed to lock footer flush to page end */
body{ padding-bottom: 0 !important; }

@media (max-width: 720px){
  .sticky-cta-inner{ flex-direction: column; align-items:flex-start; }
  .sticky-cta-actions{ width: 100%; justify-content:flex-start; }
}



/* Representative Matters */
.rep-matters-section{ padding: 70px 0; }
.rep-head{ max-width: 820px; }
.rep-grid{
  margin-top: 28px;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}
.rep-card{
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.rep-card:hover{ transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.22); }
.rep-tag{
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.rep-card h3{ margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 16px; }
.rep-card p{ margin: 0; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; }
.rep-note{ margin-top: 14px; color: var(--muted); }

@media (max-width: 980px){
  .rep-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}



/* Contact: Office Map */
.office-map-section{ padding: 70px 0; }
.map-head{ max-width: 820px; }
.map-card{
  margin-top: 18px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
  background: var(--card);
}
.map-card iframe{
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  border: 0;
  display:block;
}


.consult-confirm{
padding:120px 20px;
text-align:center;
max-width:800px;
margin:auto;
}



/* Privacy & Disclaimer */
.legal-policy{ padding: 70px 0; }
.legal-policy-inner{ max-width: 900px; }
.legal-policy h2{ margin-top: 28px; }
.legal-policy p{ color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.75; }



/* Intake form upgrade */
.intake-grid{
  margin-top: 18px;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}
.field label{ display:block; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea{
  width:100%;
  padding: 12px 12px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--card);
}
.field.full{ grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.checkline{ display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:flex-start; font-weight:600; color: var(--muted); }
.intake-actions{ display:flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items:center; }
.intake-note{ color: var(--muted); margin-top: 6px; }

@media (max-width: 980px){
  .intake-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Associations strip */
.assoc-strip{
  padding: 18px 0;
  background: rgba(15,34,56,0.94);
  color: var(--heading-strong);
}
.assoc-inner{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 13px;
}
.assoc-item{ opacity: 0.95; }
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .assoc-inner{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Featured insights */
.featured-insights{ padding: 70px 0; }
.fi-head{ max-width: 820px; }
.fi-grid{
  margin-top: 26px;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}
.fi-card{
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.fi-card:hover{ transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.22); }
.fi-tag{
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.fi-card h3{ margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 16px; }
.fi-card p{ margin: 0 0 10px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; }
.fi-cta{ margin-top: 18px; }

@media (max-width: 980px){
  .fi-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}



/* Links inside cards */
.service-link, .att-link{ color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.service-link:hover, .att-link:hover{ text-decoration: underline; }

/* Practice area pages */
.practice-page{ padding: 70px 0; }
.practice-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
.practice-bullets{ padding-left: 18px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; }
.practice-cta{ display:flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin: 20px 0; }
.practice-note{ color: var(--muted); font-size: 13px; margin-top: 22px; }
.practice-aside .sidebar-card{ background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 18px; padding: 18px; margin-bottom: 16px; }

@media (max-width: 980px){
  .practice-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Attorney profile pages */
.att-profile{ padding: 70px 0; }
.att-profile-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr; gap: 36px; align-items:start; }
.att-profile-photo img{ width: 100%; height: 420px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 18px; border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.profile-meta{ margin-top: 18px; display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
.meta-card{ background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 18px; padding: 18px; }
.meta-card ul{ padding-left: 18px; color: var(--muted); }
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .att-profile-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .profile-meta{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .att-profile-photo img{ height: 360px; }
}

/* FAQ accordion */
.faq-section{ padding: 70px 0; background: var(--surface-soft); }
.faq-head{ max-width: 820px; }
.faq-list{ margin-top: 18px; max-width: 900px; }
.faq-item{
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  cursor:pointer;
  font-weight: 800;
}
.faq-icon{ font-size: 18px; line-height: 1; }
.faq-a{
  display:none;
  padding: 12px 16px 18px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.faq-item.is-open + .faq-a{ display:block; }



/* Trust strip */
.trust-strip{
  padding: 14px 0;
  background: rgba(15,81,50,0.96);
  color:var(--heading-strong);
}
.trust-inner{
  display:flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items:center;
}
.trust-pill{
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  font-size: 12px;
  opacity: 0.95;
}

/* Press strip */
.press-strip{ padding: 70px 0; }
.press-logos{
  margin-top: 18px;
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}
.press-logo{
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

/* Awards / memberships */
.awards-section{ padding: 70px 0; background: var(--surface-soft); }
.awards-head{ max-width: 900px; }
.awards-grid{
  margin-top: 18px;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}
.award-card{
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
}
.award-card h3{ margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 16px; }
.award-card ul{ padding-left: 18px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; }
.awards-note{ margin-top: 14px; color: var(--muted); font-size: 13px; }

@media (max-width: 980px){
  .awards-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Mini cred (About) */
.mini-cred{ padding: 35px 0; }
.mini-cred-inner{
  display:flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--card);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
}
.mini-cred-title{ font-weight: 900; }
.mini-cred-copy{ color: var(--muted); max-width: 680px; }
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .mini-cred-inner{ flex-direction: column; align-items:flex-start; }
}



/* Homepage spacing tighten */
.hero{ padding: 70px 0 !important; }
.soft-surface{ padding-top: 55px !important; padding-bottom: 55px !important; }
.featured-insights, .rep-matters-section, .faq-section, .awards-section, .why-evergreen-section, .representative-matters, .practice-page, .att-profile, .office-map-section, .associations-strip{
  padding-top: 55px !important;
  padding-bottom: 55px !important;
}
.section-sub{ margin-top: 10px !important; }



/* Big-law header */
.site-header{
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 9998;
  transition: background 260ms ease, box-shadow 260ms ease, border-color 260ms ease;
}
.site-header.is-transparent{
  background: rgba(11,20,32,0);
  box-shadow: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
}
.site-header.is-solid{
  background: rgba(19,32,48,0.92);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.16);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.header-inner{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 0;
}
.brand{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.brand img{
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.brand .brand-name{
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
}
.site-header.is-transparent .brand-name,
.site-header.is-transparent .main-nav a{
  color: var(--heading-strong);
}
.site-header.is-solid .brand-name,
.site-header.is-solid .main-nav a{
  color: var(--heading);
}
.main-nav{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap: 16px;
}
.main-nav a{
  text-decoration:none;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 13px;
  opacity: 0.95;
}
.nav-cta{
  display:flex;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items:center;
}
.nav-cta .btn-primary, .nav-cta .btn-secondary{
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 12px;
}
/* Make sure hero doesn't hide under fixed header */
body{ padding-top: 78px; }
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .main-nav{ gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content:flex-end; }
  .nav-cta{ width:100%; justify-content:flex-end; }
}



/* Professional Associations strip */
.associations-strip{ padding: 60px 0; }
.assoc-logos{ margin-top: 16px; display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
.assoc-badge{
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 18px;
  display:flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items:center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
}
.assoc-mark{
  width: 54px; height: 54px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-weight: 900;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
  color: var(--accent);
}
.assoc-name{ font-weight: 900; font-size: 13px; }
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .assoc-logos{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Client Reviews */
.client-reviews{padding:60px 0}
.reviews-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px;margin-top:20px}
.review-card{background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--border);padding:22px;border-radius:16px}
.stars{color:#f4b400;font-size:18px;margin-bottom:10px}
.review-author{margin-top:12px;font-weight:700}

/* Consultation Schedule */
.consult-schedule{padding:60px 0}
.schedule-card{background:var(--card);border:1px solid var(--border);padding:30px;border-radius:18px;margin-top:20px}

/* Compliance footer */
.legal-disclaimer{font-size:12px;color:#666;margin-top:20px}



/* Authority hero layout */
.hero-authority{
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 78px 0 64px;
}
.hero-authority .hero-bg{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(800px 380px at 12% 10%, rgba(15,81,50,0.22), rgba(255,255,255,0) 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 340px at 90% 20%, rgba(15,81,50,0.16), rgba(255,255,255,0) 58%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,35,24,0.92), rgba(10,35,24,0.80));
  transform: scale(1.02);
}
.hero-authority .hero-grid{
  position:relative;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 26px;
  align-items: start;
}
.hero-authority .hero-kicker{
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.hero-authority .hero-title{
  color:var(--heading-strong);
  font-size: 46px;
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.hero-authority .hero-sub{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.86);
  max-width: 720px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  font-size: 16px;
}
.hero-authority .hero-cta{
  display:flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: 10px 0 14px;
}
.hero-authority .hero-badges{
  display:flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-authority .badge{
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  color: var(--heading-strong);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.hero-panel .panel-card{
  background: rgba(19,32,48,0.92);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}
.hero-panel .panel-card.subtle{
  margin-top: 12px;
  background: rgba(26,42,61,0.88);
}
.panel-title{
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.panel-list{
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  padding-left: 18px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.panel-link{
  display:inline-block;
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-weight: 900;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.panel-link:hover{ text-decoration: underline; }
.panel-meta{ color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; }

/* Premium reviews */
.client-reviews .review-card{
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.client-reviews .review-card:hover{
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
}

/* Tighten overall section spacing slightly */
.featured-insights, .rep-matters-section, .faq-section, .awards-section, .why-choose, .representative-matters, .client-reviews, .associations-strip, .trust-strip{
  padding-top: 52px !important;
  padding-bottom: 52px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 980px){
  .hero-authority .hero-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-authority .hero-title{ font-size: 36px; }
}



/* Home hero simplification: remove header CTAs to avoid duplicates on homepage */
body[data-page="home"] .nav-cta{ display:none !important; }

/* Home hero becomes single-column when sidebar removed */
body[data-page="home"] .hero-authority .hero-grid{
  grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  max-width: 980px;
}

/* Make 3 CTA buttons look balanced */
body[data-page="home"] .hero-authority .hero-cta .btn-secondary{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  color: var(--heading-strong);
}
body[data-page="home"] .hero-authority .hero-cta .btn-secondary:hover{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
}



/* $100k polish: hierarchy + depth */
:root{
  --shadow-soft: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  --shadow-med: 0 18px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
  --radius-lg: 18px;
}

.container{ max-width: 1120px; }

/* Headings rhythm */
h2{ font-size: 34px; line-height: 1.15; margin: 0 0 10px; }
h3{ font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.25; }
.section-sub{ font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; max-width: 850px; }

/* Section depth alternation */
main > section{ position: relative; }
main > section::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; top: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(245,241,232,0.08);
  opacity: .55;
}
main > section:first-of-type::before{ display:none; }

/* Cards */
.card, .fi-card, .award-card, .review-card, .pillar-card, .assoc-badge{
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.fi-card:hover, .review-card:hover, .pillar-card:hover{
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-med);
}

/* Buttons */
.btn-primary, .btn-secondary{
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
}

/* Hero refinement */
.hero-authority{ padding: 90px 0 70px !important; }
.hero-authority .hero-title{ font-size: 52px !important; }
.hero-authority .hero-sub{ font-size: 16px !important; }

/* Trust pills */
.trust-pill, .badge{
  letter-spacing: .15px;
}

/* Footer */
.site-footer{
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--brand), var(--bg)) !important;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important;
}
.site-footer a{ color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important; }
.site-footer a:hover{ color: var(--heading-strong) !important; }

@media (max-width: 980px){
  h2{ font-size: 28px; }
  .hero-authority .hero-title{ font-size: 38px !important; }
}



/* === Safe micro‑polish (spacing only, no redesign) === */
main > section{ padding-top: 56px; padding-bottom: 56px; }
.page-hero{ padding-top: 72px; padding-bottom: 56px; }
h2{ margin-bottom: 10px; }
.section-sub{ margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.75; max-width: 860px; }
.fi-card, .award-card, .review-card, .assoc-badge, .service-card, .attorney-card{ border-radius: 18px; }



/* === Attorneys credibility layout === */
.att-one-liner{
  margin-top: 10px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-size: 14px;
}
.practice-tags{ margin-top: 10px; display:flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.practice-tags span{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
  color: var(--brand);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
}



/* SEO content helpers */
.practice-link-list{ margin-top: 14px; padding-left: 18px; line-height: 1.8; }
.practice-link-list a{ font-weight: 800; text-decoration: none; color: var(--accent); }
.practice-link-list a:hover{ text-decoration: underline; }
.cta-panel{
  margin-top: 26px;
  padding: 18px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--card);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
}
.meta-row{ margin-top: 12px; display:flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.meta-pill{
  display:inline-flex;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,81,50,0.18);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 12px;
}
.article-content p, .article-content li{ line-height: 1.75; }



/* Resource Center */
.resource-grid{ margin-top: 14px; display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.resource-card{
  display:block;
  text-decoration:none;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
  transition: transform 220ms ease, box-shadow 220ms ease;
  color: inherit;
}
.resource-card:hover{ transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 18px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.22); }
.resource-title{ font-weight: 900; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.resource-desc{ color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; }
.resource-meta{ margin-top: 10px; font-weight: 800; font-size: 12px; color: rgba(15,81,50,0.85); }

.download-grid{ margin-top: 14px; display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.download-card{
  display:flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items:center;
  text-decoration:none;
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
  transition: transform 220ms ease, box-shadow 220ms ease;
  color: inherit;
}
.download-card:hover{ transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 18px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.22); }
.download-title{ font-weight: 900; }
.download-meta{ font-weight: 900; font-size: 12px; color: rgba(15,81,50,0.85); }

@media (max-width: 980px){
  .resource-grid, .download-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}



/* === Attorney Profiles (Authority) === */
.profile-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr; gap: 18px; margin-top: 14px; }
.profile-card{
  background: var(--card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
}
.profile-card h3{ margin-top: 0; }
.profile-list{ margin: 10px 0 0 0; padding-left: 18px; line-height: 1.8; }
.profile-pill-row{ margin-top: 10px; display:flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.profile-pill{
  display:inline-flex;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(15,81,50,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,81,50,0.16);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 11px;
}
.notice-box{
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-size: 13px;
}
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .profile-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


.hero-sub,
.cta-sub,
.pillars-cta-sub,
.t-note,
.disclaimer,
.footer-bottom{ color: var(--muted); }

.service-card,
.pillar,
.card,
.svc,
.insight-card,
.contact-card,
.note-card,
.expect-card,
.principle,
.pillar-card,
.t-card,
.intake-step,
.sidebar-card,
.credential-card{ box-shadow: var(--shadow); }

.cta{ background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand), var(--bg)); color: var(--heading-strong); }
.contact-strip--green,
.authority-band,
.att-credentials{ background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand), var(--brand-2)); }

.btn-primary{ box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(176,141,87,0.18); }
.btn-primary:hover{ background: var(--accent-hover); opacity: 1; }

.text-link{ color: var(--heading-strong); }
.text-link-dark,
.read-more{ color: var(--accent); }
.read-more:hover,
.text-link-dark:hover{ color: var(--heading); }

.contact-inner a,
.footer-inner a,
.site-footer a{ color: var(--heading-strong); }

.hero--watermark::before,
.page-hero--watermark::before{ opacity: 0.08; }


:root[data-theme="light"] .site-header.is-solid{ background: rgba(255,253,248,0.92); }
:root[data-theme="light"] .hero-panel .panel-card,
:root[data-theme="light"] .hero-panel .panel-card.subtle,
:root[data-theme="light"] .sticky-cta-inner{ background: rgba(255,253,248,0.94); }


/* Premium cleanup pass */
:root{
  --shadow-soft: 0 18px 50px rgba(3,10,18,0.22);
  --shadow-card: 0 12px 34px rgba(2,8,16,0.18);
  --radius-lg: 22px;
}
body{letter-spacing:0.01em;}
section{position:relative;}
.soft-surface{background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.015), rgba(255,255,255,0.005));}
.hero-title, h1, h2, h3{letter-spacing:-0.02em;}
.section-sub{max-width:760px;}
.pillar-card,.rep-card,.fi-card,.t-card,.why-card,.review-card,.award-card,.assoc-badge,.sticky-cta-inner,.faq-item,.faq-a,.sidebar-card,.credential-card{
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
}
.pillar-card,.rep-card,.fi-card,.t-card,.why-card,.review-card,.award-card,.assoc-badge,.faq-a,.sidebar-card,.credential-card{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.authority-band,.trust-strip,.associations-strip,.featured-insights,.testimonials,.client-reviews,.awards-section{
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
.btn-primary,.btn-secondary,.t-btn{transition:transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease, border-color .22s ease, background-color .22s ease;}
.btn-primary:hover,.btn-secondary:hover,.t-btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);}
.btn-primary{box-shadow:0 14px 34px rgba(176,141,87,0.24);}
.btn-secondary{border-color:rgba(176,141,87,0.45);}
.pillars-cta,.cta-actions{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.pillars-cta{margin-top:28px;padding:24px 28px;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:26px;background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(176,141,87,0.12), rgba(255,255,255,0.03));box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft);justify-content:space-between;}
.pillars-cta-title{font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--text);margin-bottom:8px;}
.pillars-cta-copy{margin:0;color:var(--muted);max-width:720px;}
.cta .container{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;}
.cta-title{margin-bottom:12px;}
.trust-pill,.badge,.rep-tag,.fi-tag,.authority-kicker{letter-spacing:0.06em;text-transform:uppercase;}
.site-footer{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);}
.legal-disclaimer,.disclaimer{color:var(--muted);}
@media (max-width: 900px){
  .pillars-cta{padding:20px;}
}


/* Premium universal footer */
html, body{
  min-height:100%;
}
body{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
}
main{
  flex:1 0 auto;
}
.site-footer{
  margin-top:0 !important;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0c1521 0%, #0b1420 100%) !important;
  color: #F5F1E8 !important;
  padding: 54px 0 0 !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(245, 241, 232, 0.1);
  position: relative;
}
.site-footer::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(176,141,87,0.08), rgba(176,141,87,0) 40%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.site-footer .footer-signoff{
  max-width: 1120px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.footer-signoff-inner{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.8fr) minmax(260px, 0.95fr);
  gap: 28px 56px;
  align-items:start;
  padding-bottom: 28px;
}
.footer-signoff-main{
  min-width:0;
}
.footer-signoff-brand{
  margin:0 0 12px;
  font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1rem + 0.42vw, 1.36rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #F5F1E8;
}
.footer-signoff-statement{
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 640px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: rgba(245, 241, 232, 0.88);
}
.footer-signoff-meta{
  justify-self:end;
  width:min(100%, 310px);
}
.footer-signoff-label{
  margin:0 0 10px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(184, 194, 207, 0.82);
}
.footer-signoff-address{
  margin: 0;
  font-style: normal;
  line-height: 1.9;
  color: #D9E0E8;
}
.footer-signoff-bottom{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  gap: 18px 28px;
  align-items:end;
  padding: 18px 0 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(245, 241, 232, 0.12);
}
.footer-signoff-disclaimer{
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 760px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: rgba(184, 194, 207, 0.96);
}
.footer-signoff-copyright{
  margin: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: rgba(245, 241, 232, 0.72);
}
.site-footer .footer-inner,
.site-footer .footer-grid,
.site-footer .footer-bottom,
.site-footer .disclaimer,
.site-footer .legal-disclaimer{
  display: none !important;
}
body > .site-footer:last-of-type{
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}
@media (max-width: 760px){
  .site-footer{
    padding: 40px 0 0 !important;
  }
  .footer-signoff-inner,
  .footer-signoff-bottom{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .footer-signoff-meta{
    justify-self:start;
    width:100%;
  }
  .footer-signoff-bottom{
    padding: 16px 0 22px;
  }
  .footer-signoff-statement,
  .footer-signoff-address,
  .footer-signoff-disclaimer,
  .footer-signoff-copyright{
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .footer-signoff-copyright{
    white-space: normal;
  }
}


/* ===== Premium responsive navigation + locked footer ===== */
html, body{min-height:100%;}
body{display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:var(--bg);}
main{flex:1 0 auto;}
.site-footer{margin-top:auto !important;}
.header-inner{position:relative;gap:18px;}
.nav-toggle{display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,0.18);background:rgba(11,20,32,0.7);backdrop-filter:blur(12px);cursor:pointer;transition:background .28s ease,border-color .28s ease,transform .28s ease;}
.nav-toggle span{display:block;width:18px;height:2px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--heading-strong);transition:transform .28s ease,opacity .28s ease;}
.nav-toggle:hover{background:rgba(17,30,45,0.92);border-color:rgba(176,141,87,0.5);}
body.nav-open .nav-toggle span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);}
body.nav-open .nav-toggle span:nth-child(2){opacity:0;}
body.nav-open .nav-toggle span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);}

.site-footer{padding:52px 0 24px !important;}
.site-footer .footer-signoff{position:relative;z-index:1;}
.footer-signoff-inner{display:grid !important;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) auto !important;align-items:start !important;gap:32px !important;padding-bottom:24px !important;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,0.12) !important;}
.footer-signoff-main{text-align:left !important;justify-self:start;}
.footer-signoff-brand{letter-spacing:.16em !important;font-size:13px !important;margin-bottom:10px !important;}
.footer-signoff-statement{max-width:520px !important;font-size:15px !important;line-height:1.8 !important;margin:0 !important;opacity:.88 !important;}
.footer-signoff-meta{text-align:right !important;justify-self:end !important;min-width:240px;}
.footer-signoff-label{font-size:11px !important;letter-spacing:.16em !important;text-transform:uppercase !important;margin-bottom:10px !important;opacity:.7 !important;}
.footer-signoff-address{font-style:normal !important;line-height:1.85 !important;font-size:15px !important;margin:0 !important;}
.footer-signoff-bottom{display:flex !important;flex-direction:column !important;align-items:center !important;justify-content:center !important;text-align:center !important;gap:12px !important;padding-top:22px !important;}
.footer-signoff-disclaimer{max-width:860px !important;margin:0 auto !important;font-size:13px !important;line-height:1.75 !important;color:rgba(245,241,232,0.72) !important;text-align:center !important;}
.footer-signoff-copyright{margin:0 auto !important;font-size:13px !important;line-height:1.5 !important;letter-spacing:.08em !important;color:var(--heading-strong) !important;text-align:center !important;}

@media (max-width: 1024px){
  .header-inner{display:grid !important;grid-template-columns:1fr auto !important;align-items:center !important;}
  .nav-toggle{display:inline-flex;}
  .main-nav{position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 14px);left:0;right:0;display:flex !important;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start !important;gap:0 !important;padding:14px;border:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,0.1);border-radius:22px;background:rgba(11,20,32,0.96);backdrop-filter:blur(16px);box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.28);opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(-10px);pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .28s ease,transform .28s ease,visibility .28s ease;z-index:40;}
  .main-nav a{width:100%;padding:14px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,0.08);}
  .main-nav a:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
  body.nav-open .main-nav{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateY(0);pointer-events:auto;}
  .nav-cta{grid-column:1 / -1;justify-content:flex-start !important;margin-top:12px;}
  .site-header.is-transparent .nav-toggle,
  .site-header.is-solid .nav-toggle{border-color:rgba(245,241,232,0.16);}
  .footer-signoff-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr !important;gap:22px !important;}
  .footer-signoff-main,.footer-signoff-meta{justify-self:start !important;text-align:left !important;}
}

@media (max-width: 767px){
  .nav-cta{display:none !important;}
  .footer-signoff{padding-left:0 !important;padding-right:0 !important;}
  .footer-signoff-inner{padding-bottom:20px !important;}
  .footer-signoff-statement,.footer-signoff-address{font-size:14px !important;}
  .footer-signoff-disclaimer,.footer-signoff-copyright{text-align:center !important;}
}


/* ===== Final footer lock + bottom gap removal ===== */
html, body{height:100%; min-height:100%;}
body{
  padding-bottom:0 !important;
  margin:0 !important;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
}
main{flex:1 0 auto; display:block;}
.site-footer{
  margin-top:auto !important;
  margin-bottom:0 !important;
  padding-bottom:24px !important;
}
body > .site-footer:last-child,
body > footer.site-footer:last-child{
  margin-bottom:0 !important;
}
.footer-signoff-bottom{
  padding-bottom:0 !important;
}
.footer-signoff-disclaimer,
.footer-signoff-copyright{
  text-align:center !important;
}
.footer-signoff-copyright{
  order:2;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px){
  .site-footer{padding-bottom:24px !important;}
}


/* Final premium authority + footer lock */
body{margin:0 !important;}
main{margin-bottom:0 !important;}
main > section:last-child{margin-bottom:0 !important;}
.site-footer{margin-top:auto !important;margin-bottom:0 !important;bottom:auto !important;}
body > footer.site-footer:last-child{margin-bottom:0 !important;}
.footer-signoff-bottom > *:last-child{margin-bottom:0 !important;}
.footer-signoff-copyright{display:block !important;padding-bottom:0 !important;}
.att-cred-inner{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));}
@media (max-width: 900px){
  .att-cred-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr !important;}
}


/* International contact layout */
.contact-grid-extended{
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));
  align-items:stretch;
}
.contact-card-featured{
  grid-column:span 2;
}
.contact-international-note{
  margin-top:28px;
  padding:18px 22px;
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius:18px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(176,141,87,0.08), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));
  color:var(--muted);
}
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .contact-grid-extended{
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));
  }
  .contact-card-featured{
    grid-column:span 2;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 640px){
  .contact-grid-extended{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }
  .contact-card-featured{
    grid-column:auto;
  }
}


/* International office presence */
.office-presence-strip{padding:14px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--border);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02)}
.office-presence-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.office-presence-label{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);font-weight:700}
.office-presence-list{font-size:14px;color:var(--text);font-weight:600;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.office-presence-list span{color:var(--accent)}
.contact-grid-extended .contact-card{height:100%}
.international-office-note{color:var(--muted)}
@media (max-width: 900px){
  .office-presence-inner{justify-content:center;text-align:center}
  .office-presence-list{justify-content:center}
}


/* === Attorney card refinement === */
.lead-card--attorney{position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.lead-card--attorney::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0 0 auto 0;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(176,141,87,.85), transparent);}
.team-card--attorney{position:relative;overflow:hidden;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;border-radius:22px !important;background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));border:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,0.08);box-shadow:0 16px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);}
.team-card--attorney::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03), transparent 48%, rgba(176,141,87,0.06));opacity:0;transition:opacity .35s ease;}
.team-card--attorney::after{content:"View profile";position:absolute;right:18px;bottom:18px;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px);transition:all .3s ease;font-weight:700;}
.team-card--attorney:hover{transform:translateY(-8px) !important;box-shadow:0 28px 54px rgba(0,0,0,0.30) !important;border-color:rgba(176,141,87,0.25);}
.team-card--attorney:hover::before{opacity:1;}
.team-card--attorney:hover::after{opacity:1;transform:none;}
.team-card--attorney .photo{border-radius:18px;aspect-ratio:4/4.5;transition:transform .45s ease, filter .45s ease;filter:saturate(.96);}
.team-card--attorney:hover .photo{transform:scale(1.035);filter:saturate(1.04);}
.team-card--attorney .team-body{padding:16px 10px 30px;}
.team-card--attorney .att-name-sm{font-size:18px;letter-spacing:.04em;margin-bottom:8px;}
.team-card--attorney .att-focus-sm{line-height:1.6;}
.team-card--attorney .att-one-liner-sm{line-height:1.7;max-width:34ch;}
.profile-photo-card{padding:18px;}
.profile-portrait-wrap{position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-radius:18px;border:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,0.1);background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04), rgba(255,255,255,0.01));box-shadow:0 18px 34px rgba(0,0,0,0.24);}
.profile-portrait{display:block;width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/5;object-fit:cover;object-position:center;}
.profile-photo-caption{margin:14px 0 18px;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;}
.office-presence-note{padding:12px 0 0;color:var(--muted);font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;max-width:1000px;}
.contact-international-note{margin-top:26px;border:1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.20);background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03), rgba(255,255,255,0.015));border-radius:18px;padding:18px 20px;color:var(--text);line-height:1.75;box-shadow:0 14px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);}
@media (max-width:720px){.team-card--attorney::after{opacity:1;transform:none;position:static;display:block;padding:0 10px 16px;}}


/* Leadership page and office-based managing partner presentation */
.leadership-hero .page-sub{max-width:860px;}
.leadership-eyebrow{
  display:inline-block;
  margin-bottom:14px;
  color:var(--accent);
  letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:12px;
  font-weight:800;
}
.leadership-note{
  max-width:920px;
  padding-top:8px;
}
.leadership-band .att-cred-inner{
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));
}
.leadership-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:24px;
}
.team-card--leadership{
  padding:14px;
}
.team-card--leadership .team-body{
  padding:18px 8px 30px;
}
.office-badge{
  position:absolute;
  top:18px;
  left:18px;
  z-index:2;
  padding:8px 12px;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(11,20,32,0.78);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  border:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,0.16);
  color:var(--heading-strong);
  font-size:11px;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.12em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  box-shadow:0 12px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}
.att-title-sm{
  margin-bottom:8px;
  color:var(--accent);
  font-size:12px;
  letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:800;
}
.team-card--leadership .photo{
  aspect-ratio:4/4.7;
}
.team-card--leadership:hover .office-badge{
  border-color:rgba(176,141,87,0.34);
  box-shadow:0 16px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.24);
}
@media (max-width:1100px){
  .leadership-grid{
    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));
  }
  .leadership-band .att-cred-inner{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }
}
@media (max-width:720px){
  .leadership-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }
  .office-badge{
    top:14px;
    left:14px;
    font-size:10px;
    padding:7px 10px;
  }
}

/* Portrait framing refinement: show head through upper torso more clearly */
.team-card--attorney .photo,
.team-card--leadership .photo{
  aspect-ratio: 2 / 3;
  object-position: center top;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03), rgba(255,255,255,0.01));
}
.team-card--leadership{
  padding: 14px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.team-card--leadership .photo{
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245,241,232,0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 34px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
}
.team-card--leadership .team-body{
  padding: 18px 10px 30px;
}
.team-card--leadership .att-name-sm{
  letter-spacing: .05em;
}
.team-card--leadership .att-focus-sm{
  color: var(--muted);
}
.team-card--leadership:hover .photo{
  transform: scale(1.02);
}
.profile-portrait{
  aspect-ratio: 2 / 3;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
}
.profile-portrait-wrap{
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top, rgba(255,255,255,0.08), rgba(255,255,255,0.01) 60%), linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04), rgba(255,255,255,0.01));
}
@media (max-width: 720px){
  .team-card--attorney .photo,
  .team-card--leadership .photo,
  .profile-portrait{
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5.8;
  }
}


/* Homepage prestige additions checked against existing sections */
.section-eyebrow{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);font-weight:700;margin-bottom:12px;}
.leadership-preview-section{padding:78px 0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.02), rgba(255,255,255,0));border-top:1px solid var(--border);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);}
.lp-head{max-width:900px;margin:0 auto 28px;text-align:center;}
.leadership-preview-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,minmax(0,1fr));gap:18px;}
.leadership-preview-card{position:relative;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:20px;background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));text-decoration:none;color:inherit;box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.18);transform:translateY(0);transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;}
.leadership-preview-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 26px 54px rgba(0,0,0,.24);border-color:rgba(176,141,87,.4);}
.lp-office{position:absolute;top:14px;left:14px;z-index:2;background:rgba(11,20,32,.9);color:var(--text);border:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,.1);padding:8px 10px;border-radius:999px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;}
.lp-photo{width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/4.8;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 16%;display:block;transform:scale(1.01);transition:transform .4s ease, filter .3s ease;}
.leadership-preview-card:hover .lp-photo{transform:scale(1.04);filter:saturate(1.03);}
.lp-body{padding:16px 16px 18px;}
.lp-body h3{font-size:22px;margin:0 0 4px;}
.lp-role{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px;}
.lp-body p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;}
.lp-cta{margin-top:26px;text-align:center;}
.industries-section{padding:78px 0;}
.industries-head{max-width:880px;margin:0 auto 28px;text-align:center;}
.industries-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:18px;}
.industry-card{padding:24px;border-radius:18px;background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.04), rgba(255,255,255,.02));border:1px solid var(--border);box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.12);transition:transform .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;}
.industry-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);border-color:rgba(176,141,87,.38);box-shadow:0 24px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.18);}
.industry-card h3{margin:0 0 10px;font-size:24px;}
.industry-card p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.75;}
@media (max-width: 1100px){.leadership-preview-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));}.industries-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));}}
@media (max-width: 760px){.leadership-preview-section,.industries-section{padding:62px 0;}.leadership-preview-grid,.industries-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}.lp-photo{aspect-ratio:4/3.8;object-position:center 14%;}}


/* ===== Global international polish + universal folded navigation ===== */
.header-inner{display:grid !important;grid-template-columns:1fr auto !important;align-items:center !important;}
.nav-toggle{display:inline-flex !important;justify-self:end;position:relative;z-index:10002;box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.18);}
.main-nav{position:absolute !important;top:calc(100% + 14px);right:0;left:auto;width:min(420px, calc(100vw - 32px));display:flex !important;flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch !important;gap:0 !important;padding:14px 16px !important;border:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,0.12) !important;border-radius:24px !important;background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,20,32,0.98), rgba(19,32,48,0.98)) !important;backdrop-filter:blur(18px);box-shadow:0 28px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.34);opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(-12px) scale(.985);pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .28s ease, transform .28s ease, visibility .28s ease;z-index:10001;}
.main-nav a{width:100%;padding:14px 8px !important;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,0.08) !important;font-size:14px !important;letter-spacing:.02em;}
.main-nav a:last-child{border-bottom:none !important;}
body.nav-open .main-nav{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateY(0) scale(1);pointer-events:auto;}
.nav-cta{display:none !important;}
body.nav-open{overflow:hidden;}
@media (min-width: 1025px){ .main-nav{width:380px;} }

.global-standards-band{padding:28px 0 10px;}
.gs-head{max-width:900px;margin-bottom:18px;}
.gs-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:16px;}
.gs-card,.about-platform-card,.services-intro-card{background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19,32,48,.96), rgba(12,20,31,.96));border:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,.08);border-radius:22px;box-shadow:0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.18);}
.gs-card{padding:22px;}
.gs-label{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:10px;font-weight:800;}
.gs-value{font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;color:var(--heading);}
.about-platform-section,.services-intro-band{padding:0 0 28px;}
.about-platform-card,.services-intro-card{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.4fr) minmax(240px,.9fr);gap:28px;padding:28px;}
.about-platform-copy h2,.services-intro-card h2{margin:8px 0 12px;}
.about-platform-copy p,.services-intro-card p{color:var(--muted);line-height:1.82;}
.about-platform-meta{display:grid;gap:14px;align-content:start;}
.about-platform-meta div{padding:14px 16px;border-radius:16px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);border:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,.07);}
.about-platform-meta strong{display:block;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:6px;}
.about-platform-meta span{color:var(--heading);line-height:1.7;display:block;}

.contact-international-note{font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;}

@media (max-width: 980px){
  .gs-grid,.about-platform-card,.services-intro-card{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .main-nav{left:16px !important;right:16px !important;width:auto;}
}


/* Global premium motion + editorial polish */
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
body::before{content:"";position:fixed;inset:0;pointer-events:none;background:radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(176,141,87,0.08), transparent 28%), radial-gradient(circle at left center, rgba(28,53,83,0.20), transparent 26%);z-index:-1;}
@keyframes riseIn{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
@keyframes sheenMove{0%{transform:translateX(-140%) skewX(-16deg)}100%{transform:translateX(180%) skewX(-16deg)}}
.reveal{transition:opacity .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), transform .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);}
.card, .service-card, .team-card, .contact-card, .expect-card, .principle, .pillar-card, .insight-card, .note-card, .office-card, .svc{transition:transform .32s ease, box-shadow .32s ease, border-color .32s ease, background-color .32s ease;}
.card:hover, .contact-card:hover, .expect-card:hover, .principle:hover, .pillar-card:hover, .insight-card:hover, .note-card:hover, .svc:hover{border-color:rgba(176,141,87,0.22);box-shadow:0 22px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.28);transform:translateY(-6px);}

/* Practice areas page */
.practice-hero-meta{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:30px;}
.practice-hero-meta .meta-card{padding:20px 22px;border-radius:18px;background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));border:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,0.08);box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);}
.practice-hero-meta strong{display:block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:8px;}
.practice-hero-meta span{color:var(--text);line-height:1.6;}
.practice-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;margin-top:32px;align-items:stretch;}
.practice-card{position:relative;overflow:hidden;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;border-radius:24px;background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));border:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,0.08);box-shadow:0 18px 42px rgba(0,0,0,0.24);min-height:100%;}
.practice-card::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6,12,20,0.02), rgba(6,12,20,0.14) 42%, rgba(6,12,20,0.88));}
.practice-card::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:-40%;width:30%;height:100%;background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.16), transparent);opacity:0;}
.practice-card:hover{transform:translateY(-10px);box-shadow:0 28px 58px rgba(0,0,0,0.32);border-color:rgba(176,141,87,0.25);}
.practice-card:hover::after{opacity:1;animation:sheenMove 1s ease;}
.practice-card .photo{aspect-ratio:4/3;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 42%;border-radius:0;filter:saturate(.92) contrast(1.02) brightness(.9);transition:transform .5s ease, filter .5s ease;}
.practice-card:hover .photo{transform:scale(1.04);filter:saturate(1.02) contrast(1.03) brightness(.96);}
.practice-card-body{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:2;padding:24px 22px 22px;}
.practice-kicker{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:7px 10px;border-radius:999px;background:rgba(11,20,32,0.68);border:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,0.10);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:12px;backdrop-filter:blur(8px);}
.practice-title{font-size:22px;font-family:var(--font-head);line-height:1.18;color:var(--heading-strong);margin-bottom:10px;}
.practice-summary{color:rgba(245,241,232,0.88);line-height:1.7;font-size:14px;max-width:36ch;}
.practice-arrow{margin-top:16px;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;}
.services-editorial{padding-top:10px;}
.services-editorial-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr .8fr;gap:24px;margin-top:28px;}
.editorial-panel{padding:30px;border-radius:24px;background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(26,42,61,0.94), rgba(19,32,48,0.96));border:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,0.08);box-shadow:0 20px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.24);}
.editorial-panel h3{font-size:26px;margin-bottom:16px;color:var(--heading);}
.editorial-panel p{color:var(--muted);line-height:1.8;}
.editorial-list{margin-top:18px;padding-left:18px;color:var(--text);}
.editorial-list li{margin-bottom:12px;line-height:1.7;}
.service-process{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:22px;}
.process-card{padding:22px;border-radius:20px;background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));border:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,0.08);position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.process-card::before{content:attr(data-step);position:absolute;top:18px;right:18px;font-size:40px;line-height:1;color:rgba(176,141,87,0.14);font-weight:800;font-family:var(--font-head);}
.process-card h4{margin-bottom:10px;color:var(--heading);font-size:18px;}
.process-card p{color:var(--muted);line-height:1.75;}
.service-sectors{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:20px;}
.sector-chip{padding:16px 18px;border-radius:18px;border:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,0.08);background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03);color:var(--text);font-weight:700;text-align:center;}

/* Refined universal fold-in menu */
.site-header .nav-shell{position:relative;}
@media (min-width:0px){
  .nav-cta{display:none !important;}
  .nav-toggle{display:inline-flex !important;justify-self:end;position:relative;z-index:10002;box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.18);}
  .main-nav{position:absolute !important;top:calc(100% + 14px);right:0;left:auto;width:min(440px, calc(100vw - 32px));display:flex !important;flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch !important;gap:0 !important;padding:16px 18px !important;border:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,0.12) !important;border-radius:26px !important;background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,14,23,0.98), rgba(19,32,48,0.98)) !important;backdrop-filter:blur(18px);box-shadow:0 28px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.34);opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(-12px) scale(.985);pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .28s ease, transform .28s ease, visibility .28s ease;z-index:10001;}
  .main-nav a{width:100%;padding:15px 10px !important;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,0.08) !important;font-size:14px !important;letter-spacing:.02em;}
  .main-nav a:last-child{border-bottom:none !important;}
  body.nav-open .main-nav{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateY(0) scale(1);pointer-events:auto;}
}

@media (max-width:1100px){.practice-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.services-editorial-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.service-sectors{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.practice-hero-meta{grid-template-columns:1fr}.service-process{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
@media (max-width:720px){.practice-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.service-sectors{grid-template-columns:1fr}.practice-card .photo{aspect-ratio:4/3.2}.practice-card-body{padding:20px 18px 18px}.practice-title{font-size:20px;}}

.site-shell-flex{min-height:100vh;display:flex;flex-direction:column;}
.site-shell-flex main{flex:1 0 auto;}
.site-shell-flex .site-footer{margin-top:auto;}


/* Institutional polish pass */
.cta{padding:8px 0 2px;background:radial-gradient(circle at top, rgba(176,141,87,0.12), transparent 28%), linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15,29,46,0.98), rgba(11,20,32,1));}
.cta-shell{max-width:980px;margin:0 auto;padding:34px 32px;border-radius:28px;border:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,0.10);background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19,32,48,0.96), rgba(11,20,32,0.96));box-shadow:0 26px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.26);text-align:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.cta-shell::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:auto -8% -55% auto;width:220px;height:220px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(176,141,87,0.16), transparent 68%);pointer-events:none;}
.cta-kicker{display:inline-flex;padding:8px 12px;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid rgba(176,141,87,0.28);background:rgba(176,141,87,0.08);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;margin-bottom:14px;}
.cta-subcopy{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;max-width:760px;color:rgba(245,241,232,0.84) !important;}
.cta-points{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin:20px 0 24px;}
.cta-points span{padding:10px 14px;border-radius:999px;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.04);border:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,0.08);color:var(--text);font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.05em;}
.cta .cta-actions{justify-content:center;}

.institutional-section{padding:14px 0 28px;}
.institutional-head{margin-bottom:22px;}
.institutional-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px;}
.institutional-card{padding:26px;border-radius:24px;background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19,32,48,0.96), rgba(11,20,32,0.96));border:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,0.08);box-shadow:0 20px 56px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);position:relative;overflow:hidden;transition:transform .28s ease, border-color .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease;}
.institutional-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);border-color:rgba(176,141,87,0.22);box-shadow:0 28px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.28);}
.inst-num{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:42px;line-height:1;color:rgba(176,141,87,0.18);margin-bottom:18px;font-weight:800;}
.institutional-card h3{margin:0 0 10px;color:var(--heading-strong);font-size:22px;}
.institutional-card p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.8;}
.contact-routing-grid .institutional-card{min-height:100%;}

.services-lead{color:rgba(245,241,232,0.92) !important;}
.services-editorial h2,.services-editorial .section-eyebrow,.services-editorial .practice-title,.services-editorial .editorial-panel h3,.services-editorial .process-card h4{color:var(--heading-strong);}
.services-editorial .section-sub,.services-editorial .editorial-panel p,.services-editorial .process-card p{color:rgba(245,241,232,0.84);}
.practice-card::before{background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4,10,18,0.01), rgba(4,10,18,0.20) 38%, rgba(4,10,18,0.92));}
.practice-title{text-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.26);}
.practice-summary{text-shadow:0 1px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.20);}
.editorial-panel{background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20,34,50,0.98), rgba(11,20,32,0.98));}
.editorial-panel p,.editorial-list li,.process-card p{font-size:15px;}
.service-proof-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:24px;margin-top:30px;}
.proof-card{padding:28px;border-radius:24px;background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20,34,50,0.98), rgba(11,20,32,0.98));border:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,0.08);box-shadow:0 20px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.24);}
.proof-card h3{margin:8px 0 12px;color:var(--heading-strong);font-size:24px;}
.proof-card .editorial-list{margin-top:10px;}
.service-sectors.compact{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:14px;}

@media (max-width:1100px){.institutional-grid,.service-proof-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
@media (max-width:720px){.cta-shell{padding:28px 18px;border-radius:22px}.cta-points{gap:10px}.cta-points span{width:100%;justify-content:center}.institutional-card{padding:22px}.service-sectors.compact{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}


/* Proof and credentials pass */
.profile-aside-card{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.profile-aside-card::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0 0 auto 0;height:120px;background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(176,141,87,.12), transparent);pointer-events:none}
.profile-consult-panel{margin-top:22px;background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(26,42,61,.96), rgba(15,24,37,.98));border:1px solid rgba(176,141,87,.18);box-shadow:0 18px 46px rgba(0,0,0,.22)}
.profile-mini-meta{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:10px;margin:16px 0 18px}
.mini-meta-card{background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);border:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,.08);border-radius:16px;padding:12px 14px}
.mini-meta-label{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:6px}
.mini-meta-value{font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--text)}
.profile-side-block{margin-top:16px;padding-top:16px;border-top:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,.08)}
.profile-side-block h3{margin-bottom:10px}
.office-direct-card{margin-top:18px;padding:16px 18px;border-radius:18px;background:rgba(176,141,87,.08);border:1px solid rgba(176,141,87,.18)}
.office-direct-address{color:var(--text);line-height:1.7;margin:8px 0 10px}
.office-routing-panel{margin-top:28px;padding:26px;border-radius:24px;background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19,32,48,.98), rgba(11,20,32,.98));border:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,.08);box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.24)}
.office-routing-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,minmax(0,1fr));gap:12px;margin-top:16px}
.office-routing-card{padding:16px 14px;border-radius:18px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);border:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,.08);transition:transform .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease}
.office-routing-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);border-color:rgba(176,141,87,.35);box-shadow:0 18px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.18)}
.office-routing-city{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:8px}
.office-routing-card h3{font-size:16px;margin:0 0 6px}
.office-routing-card p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:14px;line-height:1.5}
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .profile-mini-meta{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .office-routing-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
}
@media (max-width: 640px){
  .office-routing-panel{padding:20px}
  .office-routing-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}


/* ===== Motion system refinement pass ===== */
:root{
  --motion-fast: 180ms;
  --motion-base: 320ms;
  --motion-slow: 560ms;
  --ease-premium: cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}

body{
  animation: pageFadeIn 720ms var(--ease-premium);
}

@keyframes pageFadeIn{
  from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(10px)}
  to{opacity:1;transform:none}
}

.site-header,
.site-footer,
.hero,
.page-hero,
.cta-shell,
.authority-band,
.office-routing-panel,
.about-platform-card,
.services-intro-card,
.editorial-panel,
.proof-card,
.institutional-card,
.practice-card,
.service-card,
.team-card,
.contact-card,
.expect-card,
.principle,
.note-card,
.insight-card,
.svc,
.process-card,
.industry-card,
.leadership-preview-card,
.office-routing-card,
.meta-card,
.gs-card,
.sector-chip,
.mini-meta-card,
.office-direct-card,
.form-card{
  transition:
    transform var(--motion-base) var(--ease-premium),
    box-shadow var(--motion-base) var(--ease-premium),
    border-color var(--motion-base) var(--ease-premium),
    background-color var(--motion-base) var(--ease-premium),
    opacity var(--motion-fast) ease,
    filter var(--motion-base) var(--ease-premium);
  will-change: transform;
}

.btn-primary,
.text-link,
.text-link-dark,
.main-nav a,
.theme-toggle,
.nav-toggle{
  transition:
    transform var(--motion-fast) var(--ease-premium),
    opacity var(--motion-fast) ease,
    color var(--motion-fast) ease,
    background-color var(--motion-fast) ease,
    border-color var(--motion-fast) ease,
    box-shadow var(--motion-fast) ease;
}

.service-card,
.contact-card,
.expect-card,
.principle,
.note-card,
.insight-card,
.svc,
.process-card,
.industry-card,
.gs-card,
.meta-card,
.mini-meta-card,
.office-routing-card,
.office-direct-card,
.form-card,
.proof-card,
.editorial-panel,
.institutional-card{
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card::after,
.contact-card::after,
.expect-card::after,
.principle::after,
.note-card::after,
.insight-card::after,
.svc::after,
.process-card::after,
.industry-card::after,
.gs-card::after,
.meta-card::after,
.mini-meta-card::after,
.office-routing-card::after,
.office-direct-card::after,
.form-card::after,
.proof-card::after,
.editorial-panel::after,
.institutional-card::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:auto -20% -60% auto;
  width:180px;
  height:180px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(176,141,87,.12), transparent 68%);
  opacity:0;
  transform:scale(.7);
  transition:opacity var(--motion-base) var(--ease-premium), transform var(--motion-base) var(--ease-premium);
  pointer-events:none;
}

.service-card:hover,
.contact-card:hover,
.expect-card:hover,
.principle:hover,
.note-card:hover,
.insight-card:hover,
.svc:hover,
.process-card:hover,
.industry-card:hover,
.gs-card:hover,
.meta-card:hover,
.mini-meta-card:hover,
.office-routing-card:hover,
.office-direct-card:hover,
.form-card:hover,
.proof-card:hover,
.editorial-panel:hover,
.institutional-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow:0 26px 56px rgba(0,0,0,.28);
  border-color:rgba(176,141,87,.28);
}

.service-card:hover::after,
.contact-card:hover::after,
.expect-card:hover::after,
.principle:hover::after,
.note-card:hover::after,
.insight-card:hover::after,
.svc:hover::after,
.process-card:hover::after,
.industry-card:hover::after,
.gs-card:hover::after,
.meta-card:hover::after,
.mini-meta-card:hover::after,
.office-routing-card:hover::after,
.office-direct-card:hover::after,
.form-card:hover::after,
.proof-card:hover::after,
.editorial-panel:hover::after,
.institutional-card:hover::after{
  opacity:1;
  transform:scale(1);
}

.team-card,
.leadership-preview-card,
.practice-card{
  overflow:hidden;
}

.team-card::before,
.leadership-preview-card::before{
  transition:opacity var(--motion-base) var(--ease-premium), transform var(--motion-base) var(--ease-premium);
}

.team-card .photo,
.leadership-preview-card .lp-photo,
.practice-card .photo,
.services-grid .service-card .service-img,
.services-list .service-item img.service-img{
  transition:transform var(--motion-slow) var(--ease-premium), filter var(--motion-base) var(--ease-premium);
}

.team-card:hover .photo,
.services-grid .service-card:hover .service-img,
.services-list .service-item:hover img.service-img{
  transform:scale(1.05);
  filter:saturate(1.04) contrast(1.02);
}

.hero::before,
.page-hero::before{
  transition:transform 1.4s var(--ease-premium), opacity .8s ease;
}

.hero:hover::before,
.page-hero:hover::before{
  transform:scale(1.02);
}

.hero-content > *,
.page-hero .container > *,
.cta-shell > *,
.authority-inner > *,
.about-platform-card > *,
.services-intro-card > *{
  animation: riseIn 900ms var(--ease-premium);
}

.main-nav a{
  transform:translateX(0);
}
.main-nav a:hover{
  transform:translateX(4px);
}

.btn-primary{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 16px 34px rgba(176,141,87,.18);
}
.btn-primary::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0 auto 0 -120%;
  width:70%;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.22), transparent);
  transform:skewX(-18deg);
}
.btn-primary:hover{
  transform:translateY(-3px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow:0 20px 42px rgba(176,141,87,.24);
}
.btn-primary:hover::after{
  animation:sheenMove 900ms var(--ease-premium);
}

.nav-toggle{
  border:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,.12);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19,32,48,.94), rgba(11,20,32,.98));
}
.nav-toggle:hover{
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:0 16px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.24);
}

.site-footer{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.site-footer::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.015));
  pointer-events:none;
}

.footer-inner > *,
.disclaimer,
.footer-copyright,
.footer-bottom{
  animation:riseIn 1s var(--ease-premium);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  *,*::before,*::after{
    animation:none !important;
    transition:none !important;
    scroll-behavior:auto !important;
  }
  body{animation:none !important;}
}


/* Institutional polish pass */
.page-hero .page-title, .page-hero h1, .page-hero h2{color:var(--heading-strong);}
.page-hero .page-sub, .page-hero p{color:var(--muted);max-width:820px;}
.faq-intro-section,.insights-intro-section,.resources-intro-section{padding-top:18px;}
.faq-intro-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:22px;}
.faq-intro-grid .institutional-card{height:100%;transition:transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .35s ease;}
.faq-intro-grid .institutional-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 20px 45px rgba(0,0,0,.22);border-color:rgba(176,141,87,.34);}
.insight-item,.resource-card,.download-card,.faq-item{transition:transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .35s ease, background-color .35s ease;}
.insight-item:hover,.resource-card:hover,.download-card:hover,.faq-item:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.18);}
.site-footer{display:block !important;visibility:visible !important;opacity:1 !important;position:relative !important;z-index:5 !important;overflow:visible !important;}
.site-shell-flex > .site-footer, body > footer.site-footer:last-child{margin-top:auto !important;margin-bottom:0 !important;}
@media (max-width: 980px){.faq-intro-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}


/* Overflow fix + homepage institutional refinement */
*, *::before, *::after{box-sizing:border-box;}
body{overflow-x:hidden;}
.service-sectors,.practice-grid,.services-editorial-grid,.service-proof-grid,.gs-grid,.industries-grid,.why-grid,.reviews-grid,.awards-grid,.rep-grid{min-width:0;}
.service-sectors{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));align-items:stretch;}
.sector-chip{min-width:0;max-width:100%;overflow-wrap:anywhere;word-break:normal;line-height:1.45;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-height:74px;box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.03);}
.services-editorial-grid > *, .service-proof-grid > *, .practice-card, .gs-card, .industry-card, .why-card, .review-card, .award-card, .rep-card{min-width:0;}

.hero-grid{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.2fr);}
.hero-copy{max-width:980px;}
.hero-proof-strip{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:18px;margin-top:28px;max-width:980px;}
.hero-proof-card{position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding:20px 20px 18px;border-radius:22px;border:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,.10);background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19,32,48,.76), rgba(11,20,32,.90));backdrop-filter:blur(12px);box-shadow:0 18px 52px rgba(0,0,0,.22);}
.hero-proof-card::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:auto -18% -58% auto;width:180px;height:180px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(176,141,87,.14), transparent 68%);opacity:.75;pointer-events:none;}
.hero-proof-label{display:block;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(184,194,207,.88);font-weight:800;margin-bottom:10px;}
.hero-proof-value{display:block;color:var(--heading-strong);font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:22px;line-height:1.22;margin-bottom:8px;}
.hero-proof-copy{color:rgba(245,241,232,.80);line-height:1.7;font-size:14px;}
.hero-proof-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);border-color:rgba(176,141,87,.26);box-shadow:0 28px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.28);}

.home-proof-architecture{padding:24px 0 12px;}
.home-proof-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:24px;align-items:stretch;}
.home-proof-panel{padding:30px;border-radius:26px;border:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,.08);background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19,32,48,.96), rgba(11,20,32,.98));box-shadow:0 22px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.24);}
.home-proof-panel h2,.home-proof-panel h3{margin:8px 0 14px;color:var(--heading-strong);}
.home-proof-panel p{color:var(--muted);line-height:1.82;}
.home-proof-list{display:grid;gap:14px;margin-top:20px;}
.home-proof-item{padding:16px 18px;border-radius:18px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);border:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,.08);}
.home-proof-item strong{display:block;color:var(--heading-strong);margin-bottom:6px;}
.office-routing-mini{display:grid;gap:14px;margin-top:18px;}
.office-routing-mini .route-item{display:grid;grid-template-columns:140px 1fr;gap:14px;padding:15px 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,.08);}
.office-routing-mini .route-item:first-child{border-top:none;padding-top:0;}
.route-office{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);font-weight:800;}
.route-lead{color:var(--heading-strong);font-weight:700;}
.route-copy{color:var(--muted);line-height:1.7;}

@media (max-width:1100px){
  .hero-proof-strip,.home-proof-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
}
@media (max-width:720px){
  .hero-proof-card,.home-proof-panel{padding:22px 18px;}
  .office-routing-mini .route-item{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:8px;}
  .hero-proof-value{font-size:20px;}
}


/* Upgrade: readable client chips + institutional office/publication polish */
.service-sectors{
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(180px,1fr)) !important;
  align-items:stretch;
}
.sector-chip{
  min-width:0;
  max-width:100%;
  overflow-wrap:normal !important;
  word-break:keep-all !important;
  hyphens:none !important;
  white-space:normal;
  line-height:1.35;
  font-size:15px;
  letter-spacing:.01em;
  padding:18px 16px;
  min-height:84px;
  text-wrap:balance;
}
.service-sectors.compact{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(170px,1fr)) !important;}
@media (max-width:1100px){
  .service-sectors{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)) !important;}
  .service-sectors.compact{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)) !important;}
}
@media (max-width:720px){
  .service-sectors,.service-sectors.compact{grid-template-columns:1fr !important;}
  .sector-chip{font-size:15px;min-height:70px;}
}

.office-platform-section{padding:18px 0 6px;}
.office-platform-shell{padding:34px;border-radius:30px;border:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,.08);background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19,32,48,.96), rgba(11,20,32,.98));box-shadow:0 24px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.24);position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.office-platform-shell::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-20% auto auto -10%;width:340px;height:340px;background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(176,141,87,.13), rgba(176,141,87,0));pointer-events:none;}
.office-platform-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:24px;position:relative;z-index:1;}
.office-platform-copy h2,.office-platform-copy h3{margin:10px 0 14px;color:var(--heading-strong);}
.office-platform-copy p{color:var(--muted);line-height:1.85;}
.office-platform-points{display:grid;gap:12px;margin-top:20px;}
.office-platform-points .point{padding:14px 16px;border-radius:16px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);border:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,.08);}
.office-platform-points strong{display:block;color:var(--heading-strong);margin-bottom:4px;}
.office-network-card{padding:26px;border-radius:24px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);border:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,.08);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);}
.office-network-list{display:grid;gap:12px;margin-top:14px;}
.office-network-item{display:grid;grid-template-columns:120px 1fr;gap:12px;padding:12px 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,.08);}
.office-network-item:first-child{border-top:none;padding-top:0;}
.office-network-city{font-weight:800;color:var(--heading-strong);}
.office-network-copy{color:var(--muted);line-height:1.7;}

.insights-feature-shell{padding:34px;border-radius:30px;border:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,.08);background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(17,28,42,.96), rgba(11,20,32,.98));box-shadow:0 24px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.24);}
.insights-feature-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:24px;align-items:start;}
.insights-feature-copy p{color:var(--muted);line-height:1.82;}
.publication-pillars{display:grid;gap:12px;margin-top:18px;}
.publication-pillars .pillar{padding:14px 16px;border-radius:16px;border:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,.08);background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);}
.publication-pillars strong{display:block;color:var(--heading-strong);margin-bottom:4px;}
.publication-list{display:grid;gap:12px;}
.publication-list .pub-item{padding:14px 16px;border-radius:16px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);border:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,.08);}
.publication-list .pub-label{display:block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:6px;}
.publication-list .pub-title{display:block;color:var(--heading-strong);font-weight:800;line-height:1.45;}
.publication-list .pub-copy{display:block;color:var(--muted);margin-top:6px;line-height:1.7;}

@media (max-width:980px){
  .office-platform-grid,.insights-feature-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .office-platform-shell,.insights-feature-shell{padding:24px 18px;}
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .office-network-item{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:4px;}
}


/* Upgrade: practice-page polish + safer service chip layout */
.service-proof-grid{min-width:0;}
.proof-card{min-width:0;overflow:hidden;}
.service-sectors.compact{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)) !important;}
.sector-chip{justify-content:flex-start;text-align:left;padding:18px 18px;}
@media (max-width:720px){
  .sector-chip{justify-content:center;text-align:center;}
}

.practice-page{position:relative;}
.practice-overview-card{margin-top:-34px;margin-bottom:32px;padding:28px 30px;border-radius:28px;border:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,.08);background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19,32,48,.96), rgba(11,20,32,.98));box-shadow:0 28px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.24);display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;gap:24px;overflow:hidden;}
.practice-overview-card::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:auto auto -110px -70px;width:260px;height:260px;background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(176,141,87,.12), rgba(176,141,87,0));pointer-events:none;}
.practice-overview-copy,.practice-overview-meta{position:relative;z-index:1;}
.practice-overview-copy h2{margin:8px 0 12px;color:var(--heading-strong);}
.practice-overview-copy p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.8;max-width:64ch;}
.practice-overview-meta{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:14px;align-self:start;}
.practice-meta-chip{padding:16px 16px;border-radius:18px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);border:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,.08);min-width:0;}
.practice-meta-chip strong{display:block;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:8px;}
.practice-meta-chip span{display:block;color:var(--heading-strong);line-height:1.55;}
.practice-content h2{margin-top:0.3rem;color:var(--heading-strong);}
.practice-content p,.practice-content li{line-height:1.82;}
.practice-content ul.practice-bullets{padding-left:18px;}
.practice-content ul.practice-bullets li{margin-bottom:10px;}
.practice-cta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;align-items:center;margin-top:28px;}
.practice-note{color:var(--muted);opacity:.92;}
.practice-aside{display:grid;gap:18px;align-content:start;}
.practice-aside .sidebar-card h4{margin-bottom:14px;color:var(--heading-strong);}
.practice-aside .sidebar-card p,.practice-aside .sidebar-card li,.practice-aside .sidebar-card a{line-height:1.75;}
.practice-aside .sidebar-card ul{padding-left:18px;margin:0;}
.practice-page .sidebar-card{background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19,32,48,.96), rgba(15,26,39,.98));}
.practice-kicker{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:8px 12px;border-radius:999px;background:rgba(176,141,87,.10);border:1px solid rgba(176,141,87,.18);color:var(--accent);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:800;}
@media (max-width:1100px){
  .practice-overview-card{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:20px;}
  .practice-overview-meta{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));}
}
@media (max-width:800px){
  .practice-overview-card{margin-top:-20px;padding:22px 18px;border-radius:24px;}
  .practice-overview-meta{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
}


/* Flagship pass: centered section headings and stronger responsive structure */
.section-head-center,
.rep-head,
.industries-head,
.gs-head,
.pillars-head,
.contact-platform-head,
.office-network-head,
.services-hero-head,
.page-hero .container.centered-hero,
.insights-head,
.resources-head,
.faq-head,
.awards-head,
.assoc-head{
  max-width: 920px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.section-head-center .section-sub,
.rep-head .section-sub,
.industries-head .section-sub,
.gs-head .section-sub,
.pillars-head .section-sub,
.contact-platform-head .section-sub,
.office-network-head .section-sub,
.services-hero-head .section-sub,
.insights-head .section-sub,
.resources-head .section-sub,
.faq-head .section-sub,
.awards-head .section-sub,
.assoc-head .section-sub{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;max-width:760px;}

.office-network{padding: 14px 0 10px;}
.office-network-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,minmax(0,1fr));gap:16px;margin-top:26px;}
.office-network-card{
  position:relative;
  min-width:0;
  border:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,0.12);
  border-radius:20px;
  padding:20px 18px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03), rgba(255,255,255,0.015));
  box-shadow:0 16px 34px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.office-network-card::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;inset:0 auto auto 0;
  width:100%;height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(176,141,87,0.95), rgba(176,141,87,0.15));
}
.office-network-city{font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:10px;}
.office-network-lead{font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:var(--heading);margin-bottom:8px;}
.office-network-copy{color:var(--muted);line-height:1.7;font-size:15px;}
.office-network-address{margin-top:12px;color:var(--text);font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;}

.contact-flagship-band{padding-top:8px;}
.contact-platform-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;gap:22px;margin-top:28px;align-items:stretch;}
.institutional-card{
  min-width:0;
  border-radius:24px;
  border:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,0.1);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.035), rgba(255,255,255,0.015));
  box-shadow:0 18px 42px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  padding:26px 24px;
}
.platform-list{display:grid;gap:16px;margin-top:18px;}
.platform-item{display:grid;grid-template-columns:150px 1fr;gap:18px;align-items:start;padding:14px 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,0.08);}
.platform-item:first-child{border-top:none;padding-top:0;}
.platform-label{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);}
.platform-value{color:var(--text);line-height:1.8;}
.platform-value strong{display:block;color:var(--heading);font-size:17px;margin-bottom:5px;}
.contact-cta-stack{display:grid;gap:14px;margin-top:18px;}
.contact-cta-pill{padding:14px 16px;border-radius:16px;border:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,0.08);background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02);color:var(--text);line-height:1.7;}

.service-sectors,.client-chip-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;}
.sector-chip,.client-chip{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-height:46px;padding:12px 18px;max-width:100%;text-align:center;white-space:normal;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:anywhere;hyphens:none;line-height:1.35;}

@media (max-width: 1200px){
  .office-network-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));}
}
@media (max-width: 900px){
  .contact-platform-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .office-network-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));}
  .platform-item{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:8px;}
}
@media (max-width: 640px){
  .office-network-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .office-network-card,.institutional-card{padding:20px 18px;}
  .section-head-center,
  .rep-head,
  .industries-head,
  .gs-head,
  .pillars-head,
  .contact-platform-head,
  .office-network-head,
  .services-hero-head,
  .insights-head,
  .resources-head,
  .faq-head,
  .awards-head,
  .assoc-head{max-width:100%;}
}


/* Brand mark refinement */
.brand{
  min-width:auto;
  gap:14px;
}
.brand img{
  width:58px;
  height:58px;
  object-fit:contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.22));
}
.brand-lockup{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:center;
  min-width:0;
}
.brand .brand-name{
  font-family:"Playfair Display",ui-serif,Georgia,"Times New Roman",Times,serif;
  font-size:1.02rem;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.16em;
  line-height:1.05;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.brand-tag{
  margin-top:4px;
  font-size:.62rem;
  line-height:1.1;
  letter-spacing:.22em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--muted);
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.site-header.is-transparent .brand-tag{color:rgba(245,241,232,.72)}
.site-header.is-solid .brand-tag{color:rgba(184,194,207,.88)}
@media (max-width: 1100px){
  .brand img{width:48px;height:48px}
  .brand .brand-name{font-size:.92rem;letter-spacing:.13em}
  .brand-tag{font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.18em}
}
@media (max-width: 780px){
  .header-inner{height:76px}
  .brand{gap:10px}
  .brand img{width:46px;height:46px}
  .brand .brand-name{
    font-size:.84rem;
    letter-spacing:.10em;
    white-space:normal;
  }
  .brand-tag{
    margin-top:2px;
    font-size:.52rem;
    letter-spacing:.16em;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 560px){
  .brand .brand-name{font-size:.78rem}
  .brand-tag{display:none}
}


/* Final deploy polish: visible brand lockup, selected gold headings, and hide-on-scroll header */
.site-header{
  transition:transform .32s ease, background-color .28s ease, border-color .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease;
  will-change:transform;
}
.site-header.is-hidden{
  transform:translateY(calc(-100% - 8px));
}
.site-header.is-solid{
  box-shadow:0 16px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}
.brand{
  gap:16px;
}
.brand img{
  width:61px;
  height:61px;
  object-fit:contain;
  display:block;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 10px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.20));
  flex:0 0 auto;
  transform-origin:center center;
}
.brand-lockup{
  gap:2px;
}
.brand .brand-name{
  font-size:1.06rem;
  letter-spacing:.17em;
  font-weight:800;
  color:var(--heading-strong);
  text-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.14);
}
.brand-tag{
  font-size:.60rem;
  letter-spacing:.22em;
  color:var(--accent);
}
.site-header.is-transparent .brand-tag,
.site-header.is-solid .brand-tag{
  color:var(--accent);
}
.section-eyebrow,
.office-presence-label,
.hero-proof-label,
.gs-label,
.route-office,
.rep-kicker,
.cta-kicker,
.insight-tag,
.process-step,
.office-badge,
.footer-signoff-label{
  color:var(--accent);
}
.home-proof-panel h3,
.rep-head h2,
.office-network-head h2,
.publication-platform-head h2,
.contact-platform-head h2,
.cta-panel h2,
.section-head-center .section-eyebrow + h2,
.global-standards-band h2,
.practice-overview-head h2,
.resources-head h2,
.insights-head h2,
.faq-head h2,
.contact-hero h1,
.page-hero h1{
  color:var(--accent);
}
@media (max-width: 1100px){
  .brand img{width:51px;height:51px}
  .brand .brand-name{font-size:.95rem;letter-spacing:.14em}
  .brand-tag{font-size:.54rem;letter-spacing:.18em}
}
@media (max-width: 780px){
  .brand{gap:12px}
  .brand img{width:56px;height:56px}
  .brand .brand-name{font-size:.86rem;letter-spacing:.10em}
  .brand-tag{font-size:.49rem;letter-spacing:.15em}
}
@media (max-width: 560px){
  .brand img{width:48px;height:48px}
  .brand .brand-name{font-size:.79rem;letter-spacing:.08em}
  .brand-tag{display:block;font-size:.46rem;letter-spacing:.11em}
}


/* ===== Final institutional polish ===== */
.brand-lockup{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:3px;min-width:0;position:relative}
.brand-name{font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;line-height:1.02;font-size:clamp(.92rem,1.15vw,1.04rem);color:#F5F1E8;text-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.18)}
.brand-tag{font-size:.62rem;line-height:1.15;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#B08D57;white-space:nowrap;max-width:none;opacity:.96}
.site-header .brand img{height:76px;width:auto;display:block;filter:drop-shadow(0 10px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.22))}
.site-header.header-hidden{transform:translateY(-105%)}
.site-header{transition:transform .45s ease,background-color .35s ease,border-color .35s ease,box-shadow .35s ease}
.section-eyebrow,.section-kicker,.eyebrow{color:#B08D57!important;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase}
.section-title--gold,.featured-heading,.cta-title,.page-hero-title em{color:#D4B078}
.card,.service-card,.leadership-card,.insight-card,.resource-card,.contact-card,.office-card,.practice-card,.profile-card,.stat-card,.process-card,.commitment-card,.platform-card,.routing-card{border:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,.10);box-shadow:0 18px 42px rgba(3,10,18,.24);backdrop-filter:blur(3px)}
.card:hover,.service-card:hover,.leadership-card:hover,.insight-card:hover,.resource-card:hover,.contact-card:hover,.office-card:hover,.practice-card:hover,.profile-card:hover,.stat-card:hover,.process-card:hover,.commitment-card:hover,.platform-card:hover,.routing-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 26px 60px rgba(3,10,18,.34);border-color:rgba(176,141,87,.28)}
.hero-proof-strip,.proof-strip,.institutional-strip,.office-strip{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(19,32,48,.92),rgba(12,20,32,.96));border:1px solid rgba(176,141,87,.18);box-shadow:0 20px 44px rgba(3,10,18,.28)}
.site-footer{margin-top:auto}
body{min-height:100vh;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
main{flex:1 0 auto}
.page-hero,.hero{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.page-hero::after,.hero::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:auto -10% -20% auto;width:320px;height:320px;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(176,141,87,.10),transparent 68%);pointer-events:none}
.about-intro .section-title,.services-intro .section-title,.contact-intro .section-title,.faq-section .section-title,.resources-grid-section .section-title,.insights-grid-section .section-title{text-wrap:balance}
@media (min-width: 981px){
  .nav-toggle{display:flex!important}
  .main-nav{position:fixed;top:22px;right:24px;max-width:min(420px,calc(100vw - 48px));height:auto;max-height:calc(100vh - 44px);overflow:auto;padding:92px 28px 28px;border-radius:26px;background:rgba(11,20,32,.96);border:1px solid rgba(176,141,87,.18);box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(2,8,16,.45);transform:translateY(-16px) scale(.98);opacity:0;visibility:hidden;pointer-events:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px}
  .main-nav.is-open{opacity:1;visibility:visible;pointer-events:auto;transform:translateY(0) scale(1)}
  .main-nav a{padding:12px 14px;border-radius:14px}
}
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .site-header .brand img{height:68px}
  .brand-name{font-size:.88rem;letter-spacing:.12em}
  .brand-tag{font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.11em;white-space:nowrap}
}
@media (max-width: 640px){
  .site-header .brand img{height:62px}
  .brand-name{font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.1em}
  .brand-tag{font-size:.5rem;letter-spacing:.08em;white-space:nowrap}
}


/* ===== Final deploy masthead refinement ===== */
.site-header{
  overflow:visible;
}
.header-inner{
  min-height:88px;
  padding-top:12px;
  padding-bottom:12px;
}
.site-header .brand{
  align-items:center;
  min-width:0;
  max-width:min(100%, 620px);
}
.site-header .brand img{
  height:68px;
  width:auto;
  max-width:68px;
  object-fit:contain;
  flex:0 0 auto;
}
.site-header .brand-lockup{
  min-width:0;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.site-header .brand-name,
.site-header .brand-tag{
  display:block;
  overflow:hidden;
  text-overflow:ellipsis;
}
.site-header .brand-name{
  letter-spacing:.13em;
}
.site-header .brand-tag{
  margin-top:4px;
  line-height:1.18;
}
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .header-inner{min-height:82px;}
  .site-header .brand img{height:60px;max-width:60px;}
}
@media (max-width: 640px){
  .header-inner{min-height:76px;}
  .site-header .brand{max-width:calc(100vw - 110px);gap:10px;}
  .site-header .brand img{height:54px;max-width:54px;}
  .site-header .brand-name{font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.09em;}
  .site-header .brand-tag{font-size:.47rem;letter-spacing:.08em;white-space:nowrap;}
}


/* Final institutional proof sections */
.visually-hidden{position:absolute!important;height:1px;width:1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(1px,1px,1px,1px);white-space:nowrap;}
.institutional-standards-section,.institutional-credentials-section,.coordination-model-section,.about-platform-section{padding:84px 0;}
.standards-head,.coord-grid,.cred-grid{max-width:1200px;margin-inline:auto;}
.standards-grid,.coord-grid,.cred-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:24px;margin-top:30px;}
.standard-card,.coord-card,.cred-card{background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.03), rgba(255,255,255,.015));border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:24px;padding:28px;box-shadow:0 18px 45px rgba(0,0,0,.18);min-width:0;transition:transform .32s ease, box-shadow .32s ease, border-color .32s ease;}
.standard-card:hover,.coord-card:hover,.cred-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 22px 55px rgba(0,0,0,.22);border-color:rgba(176,141,87,.35);}
.standard-index{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(176,141,87,.14);color:var(--accent);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;margin-bottom:16px;}
.standard-card h3,.coord-card h3,.cred-card h3{margin:0 0 10px;font-size:1.15rem;color:var(--text);}
.standard-card p,.coord-card p,.cred-card p,.cred-card li{color:var(--muted);line-height:1.7;}
.cred-card ul{margin:0;padding-left:18px;}
.form-ops-note{margin-top:10px;color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;}
.about-coord-grid .coord-card{background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.04), rgba(255,255,255,.018));}
@media (max-width: 980px){.standards-grid,.coord-grid,.cred-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}}
@media (max-width: 720px){.institutional-standards-section,.institutional-credentials-section,.coordination-model-section,.about-platform-section{padding:68px 0;}.standards-grid,.coord-grid,.cred-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:18px;}.standard-card,.coord-card,.cred-card{padding:22px;border-radius:20px;}}


/* Final master proof, publications, and intake polish */
.section-heading.center{text-align:center;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto 28px;}
.institutional-proof-section,.publication-spotlight-section,.selected-publications-section,.intake-process-section{padding:84px 0;}
.engagement-grid,.publication-grid,.intake-process-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:22px;align-items:stretch;}
.engagement-card,.publication-card,.intake-step-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.04), rgba(255,255,255,.018));border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:24px;padding:28px;box-shadow:0 18px 45px rgba(0,0,0,.16);min-width:0;transition:transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;}
.engagement-card:hover,.publication-card:hover,.intake-step-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 24px 58px rgba(0,0,0,.2);border-color:rgba(176,141,87,.34);}
.engagement-kicker,.publication-type{display:inline-flex;align-self:flex-start;padding:7px 12px;border-radius:999px;background:rgba(176,141,87,.12);color:var(--accent);font-size:.76rem;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;}
.engagement-card h3,.publication-card h3,.intake-step-card h3{margin:0;color:var(--text);font-size:1.16rem;line-height:1.32;}
.engagement-card p,.publication-card p,.intake-step-card p{margin:0;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.72;}
.publication-card{text-decoration:none;}
.publication-card h3{color:var(--text);}
.intake-step-num{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(176,141,87,.14);color:var(--accent);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;}
.engagement-mini-list{display:grid;gap:16px;}
.engagement-mini-list div{display:grid;gap:6px;padding-top:12px;border-top:1px solid rgba(245,241,232,.08);}
.engagement-mini-list div:first-child{border-top:0;padding-top:0;}
.engagement-mini-list strong{color:var(--text);font-weight:600;}
.engagement-mini-list span{color:var(--muted);line-height:1.65;}
.intake-process-grid.compact{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));}
@media (max-width: 1100px){.engagement-grid,.publication-grid,.intake-process-grid,.intake-process-grid.compact{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));}}
@media (max-width: 720px){.institutional-proof-section,.publication-spotlight-section,.selected-publications-section,.intake-process-section{padding:68px 0;}.engagement-grid,.publication-grid,.intake-process-grid,.intake-process-grid.compact{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:18px;}.engagement-card,.publication-card,.intake-step-card{padding:22px;border-radius:20px;}}