/* Layout concept: a national-firm editorial system — navy masthead bands, wide serif headlines,
   a "practice index" of form/regulation references in mono, and white reading columns.
   Single deliberate light look: every color is set explicitly. */
:root{
  --ink:#0A1B33; --ink-2:#14294A; --ink-3:#233C63;
  --paper:#FFFFFF; --mist:#F2F4F8; --line:#DDE3EC; --line-dk:rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  --text:#18212E; --muted:#566275; --on-ink:#E9EEF6; --on-ink-muted:#A9B6CB;
  --gold:#C69A3A; --gold-dk:#8E6A1D; --gold-soft:#F6EEDB;
  --f-display:"Source Serif 4", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --f-body:"Public Sans", "Segoe UI", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --f-mono:"IBM Plex Mono", ui-monospace, "SFMono-Regular", Menlo, monospace;
  --s-1:.8125rem; --s0:1rem; --s1:1.125rem; --s2:1.375rem; --s3:1.75rem; --s4:2.375rem; --s5:clamp(2.25rem,4.6vw,3.75rem);
  --wrap:1220px; --r:6px;
  color-scheme:light;
}
*{box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{margin:0;background:var(--paper);color:var(--text);font-family:var(--f-body);font-size:var(--s0);line-height:1.6;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased}
body::before{content:"";position:fixed;inset:0 0 auto;height:env(safe-area-inset-top,0px);z-index:60;background:var(--ink)}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
a{color:var(--ink-3);text-underline-offset:3px}
a:hover{color:var(--gold-dk)}
:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--gold);outline-offset:2px;border-radius:2px}
h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:600;line-height:1.12;color:var(--ink);text-wrap:balance;margin:0}
h1{font-size:var(--s5);letter-spacing:-.015em}
h2{font-size:var(--s4);letter-spacing:-.01em}
h3{font-size:var(--s2)}
h4{font-size:var(--s1)}
p{margin:0}
.wrap{max-width:var(--wrap);margin:0 auto;padding-left:max(20px,env(safe-area-inset-left,0px));padding-right:max(20px,env(safe-area-inset-right,0px))}
.eyebrow{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:var(--s-1);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-dk);font-weight:500}
.band-ink .eyebrow{color:var(--gold)}
.lede{font-size:var(--s1);color:var(--muted);max-width:62ch}
.band-ink .lede{color:var(--on-ink-muted)}
.mono{font-family:var(--f-mono)}
.skip{position:absolute;left:-999px;top:8px;background:var(--gold);color:var(--ink);padding:8px 12px;z-index:100}
.skip:focus{left:12px}

/* Buttons */
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.55em;font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem;text-decoration:none;padding:.85em 1.35em;border-radius:var(--r);border:1.5px solid transparent;transition:background .2s,color .2s,border-color .2s,transform .2s;cursor:pointer;font-family:var(--f-body);line-height:1.2}
.btn-gold{background:var(--gold);color:var(--ink)}
.btn-gold:hover{background:#D9AE4E;color:var(--ink);transform:translateY(-1px)}
.btn-ghost{border-color:currentColor;color:var(--ink)}
.btn-ghost:hover{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;border-color:var(--ink)}
.band-ink .btn-ghost{color:#fff}
.band-ink .btn-ghost:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--ink);border-color:#fff}
.arrow::after{content:"→";transition:transform .2s}
.arrow:hover::after{transform:translateX(3px)}
.link-arrow{font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;color:var(--ink)}
.link-arrow::after{content:" →"}
.link-arrow:hover{color:var(--gold-dk)}

/* Utility bar + header */
.util{background:var(--ink);color:var(--on-ink-muted);font-size:.8125rem}
.util .wrap{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding-block:7px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.util a{color:var(--on-ink);text-decoration:none}
.util a:hover{color:var(--gold)}
.util-offices{display:flex;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.util-offices a::before{content:"";display:inline-block;width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);margin-right:7px;vertical-align:1px}
.site-header{position:sticky;top:env(safe-area-inset-top,0px);z-index:50;background:rgba(255,255,255,.97);backdrop-filter:saturate(1.2) blur(8px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.site-header .wrap{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:28px;min-height:74px}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;text-decoration:none;color:var(--ink);flex-shrink:0}
.brand-mark{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:4px;background:var(--ink);color:var(--gold);display:grid;place-items:center;font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:700;font-size:1.05rem;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.brand-name{font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:700;font-size:1.3rem;line-height:1}
.brand-tag{display:block;font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);margin-top:5px}
.nav{display:flex;align-items:stretch;gap:2px;margin-left:auto}
.nav>li{list-style:none;position:relative;display:flex}
.nav ul{margin:0;padding:0}
.nav-top{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;padding:0 13px;min-height:74px;font-weight:600;font-size:.93rem;color:var(--ink);text-decoration:none;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;font-family:var(--f-body)}
.nav-top[aria-haspopup]::after{content:"";width:6px;height:6px;border-right:1.5px solid currentColor;border-bottom:1.5px solid currentColor;transform:rotate(45deg) translateY(-2px);margin-left:3px}
.nav-top:hover,.nav>li:focus-within>.nav-top,.nav-top[aria-current]{color:var(--gold-dk)}
.nav-top[aria-current]{box-shadow:inset 0 -3px 0 var(--gold)}
.mega{position:absolute;top:100%;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(6px);background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-top:3px solid var(--gold);box-shadow:0 24px 48px -20px rgba(10,27,51,.35);padding:26px;display:grid;gap:6px 28px;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:opacity .18s,transform .18s,visibility .18s;width:max-content;max-width:min(860px,92vw)}
.nav>li:hover>.mega,.nav>li:focus-within>.mega,.nav>li.open>.mega{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0)}
.mega.cols-2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(220px,1fr))}
.mega.cols-3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(210px,1fr))}
.mega a{display:block;padding:10px 12px;border-radius:4px;text-decoration:none;color:var(--ink)}
.mega a:hover{background:var(--mist)}
.mega a strong{display:block;font-size:.95rem}
.mega a span{display:block;font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.4;margin-top:2px}
.mega-foot{grid-column:1/-1;border-top:1px solid var(--line);margin-top:8px;padding-top:12px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;font-size:.85rem}
.header-cta{flex-shrink:0}
.menu-btn{display:none;margin-left:auto;background:none;border:1.5px solid var(--ink);border-radius:var(--r);padding:8px 12px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--f-body);cursor:pointer}

/* Bands */
section{padding-block:clamp(56px,8vw,104px)}
.band-ink{background:var(--ink);color:var(--on-ink)}
.band-ink h1,.band-ink h2,.band-ink h3,.band-ink h4{color:#fff}
.band-mist{background:var(--mist)}
.sec-head{display:grid;gap:14px;margin-bottom:44px;max-width:760px}
.sec-head-row{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:end;gap:24px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:44px}
.sec-head-row .sec-head{margin-bottom:0}

/* Hero */
.hero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding-block:clamp(56px,8vw,96px) clamp(56px,7vw,88px)}
.hero::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:
  repeating-linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0 119px,rgba(255,255,255,.045) 119px 120px),
  radial-gradient(900px 480px at 85% 0%,rgba(198,154,58,.16),transparent 60%);pointer-events:none}
.hero .wrap{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.25fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:clamp(32px,5vw,72px);align-items:center}
.hero-copy{display:grid;gap:22px}
.hero h1 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--gold);font-weight:500}
.hero-ctas{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:6px}
.crumbs{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--on-ink-muted);display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.crumbs a{color:var(--on-ink);text-decoration:none}
.crumbs a:hover{color:var(--gold)}
.crumbs span[aria-hidden]{opacity:.5}

/* Practice index (hero panel) */
.index{background:var(--ink-2);border:1px solid var(--line-dk);border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden}
.index-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:14px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-dk);font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--on-ink-muted)}
.index a{display:grid;grid-template-columns:2.2rem 1fr auto;gap:14px;align-items:center;padding:16px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-dk);text-decoration:none;color:#fff;transition:background .2s}
.index a:last-child{border-bottom:0}
.index a:hover{background:var(--ink-3)}
.index .n{font-family:var(--f-mono);color:var(--gold);font-size:.8rem}
.index b{font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:600;font-size:1.1rem;display:block;line-height:1.25}
.index small{display:block;font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.72rem;color:var(--on-ink-muted);margin-top:3px;letter-spacing:.02em}
.index .go{color:var(--gold);font-size:1.1rem;transition:transform .2s}
.index a:hover .go{transform:translateX(4px)}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){
  .index a{animation:rise .6s both}
  .index a:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.06s}.index a:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.12s}.index a:nth-child(4){animation-delay:.18s}.index a:nth-child(5){animation-delay:.24s}.index a:nth-child(6){animation-delay:.3s}
}
@keyframes rise{from{transform:translateY(8px);opacity:.35}to{transform:none;opacity:1}}

/* Fact strip */
.facts{border-top:1px solid var(--line-dk);margin-top:56px;padding-top:28px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:24px}
.facts div{display:grid;gap:4px}
.facts b{font-family:var(--f-display);font-size:1.6rem;color:#fff;font-weight:600;line-height:1.1}
.facts span{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--on-ink-muted)}

/* Service grid */
.svc-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-left:1px solid var(--line)}
.svc{display:grid;grid-template-rows:auto auto 1fr auto;gap:12px;padding:30px 28px 28px;border-right:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);text-decoration:none;color:var(--text);background:#fff;position:relative;transition:background .2s}
.svc::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;height:3px;width:0;background:var(--gold);transition:width .3s}
.svc:hover{background:var(--mist);color:var(--text)}
.svc:hover::before{width:100%}
.svc .ref{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.72rem;color:var(--muted);letter-spacing:.04em}
.svc h3{font-size:1.45rem}
.svc p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem}
.svc .more{font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);font-size:.9rem}
.svc .more::after{content:" →"}
.svc.feature{background:var(--ink);color:var(--on-ink)}
.svc.feature h3{color:#fff}.svc.feature p,.svc.feature .ref{color:var(--on-ink-muted)}.svc.feature .more{color:var(--gold)}
.svc.feature:hover{background:var(--ink-2)}

/* Split / prose */
.split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1.35fr);gap:clamp(32px,6vw,88px);align-items:start}
.split.even{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
.prose{display:grid;gap:18px;max-width:68ch}
.prose p{color:var(--text)}
.sticky-col{position:sticky;top:110px;display:grid;gap:16px}

/* Lists */
.checks{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;gap:0}
.checks li{padding:16px 0 16px 34px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);position:relative}
.checks li:first-child{border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.checks li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:4px;top:23px;width:14px;height:8px;border-left:2px solid var(--gold-dk);border-bottom:2px solid var(--gold-dk);transform:rotate(-45deg)}
.checks b{color:var(--ink);display:block;font-size:1.02rem}
.checks span{color:var(--muted);font-size:.94rem}
.band-ink .checks li{border-color:var(--line-dk)}
.band-ink .checks b{color:#fff}.band-ink .checks span{color:var(--on-ink-muted)}
.band-ink .checks li::before{border-color:var(--gold)}
.tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px}
.tag{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.75rem;padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:3px;color:var(--ink);background:#fff}
.band-ink .tag{background:transparent;border-color:var(--line-dk);color:var(--on-ink)}

/* Cards */
.cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(250px,1fr));gap:20px}
.card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:8px;padding:26px;display:grid;gap:10px;align-content:start}
.card h3{font-size:1.25rem}
.card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem}
.card .ref{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.72rem;color:var(--gold-dk);letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase}
a.card{text-decoration:none;color:var(--text);transition:border-color .2s,transform .2s,box-shadow .2s}
a.card:hover{border-color:var(--ink);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 16px 30px -22px rgba(10,27,51,.5)}

/* Process (true sequence) */
.steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(160px,1fr));gap:0;counter-reset:s;border-top:2px solid var(--ink)}
.step{padding:26px 24px 8px 0;display:grid;gap:10px;counter-increment:s;position:relative}
.step::before{content:"Step " counter(s,decimal-leading-zero);font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.75rem;color:var(--gold-dk);letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase}
.step::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:-7px;left:0;width:12px;height:12px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);border:2px solid #fff}
.step h3{font-size:1.2rem}
.step p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.94rem}
.band-ink .steps{border-color:var(--gold)}
.band-ink .step p{color:var(--on-ink-muted)}
.band-ink .step::after{border-color:var(--ink)}
.band-ink .step::before{color:var(--gold)}

/* Quote / callout */
.callout{border-left:3px solid var(--gold);padding:6px 0 6px 22px;font-family:var(--f-display);font-size:1.35rem;line-height:1.4;color:var(--ink)}
.note{background:var(--gold-soft);border:1px solid #E7D6AE;border-radius:6px;padding:16px 18px;font-size:.92rem;color:#4A3A16}

/* FAQ */
.faq{display:grid;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.faq details{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.faq summary{list-style:none;cursor:pointer;padding:22px 44px 22px 0;font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:600;font-size:1.18rem;color:var(--ink);position:relative}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq summary::after{content:"+";position:absolute;right:6px;top:16px;font-family:var(--f-body);font-weight:300;font-size:1.8rem;color:var(--gold-dk);transition:transform .2s}
.faq details[open] summary::after{transform:rotate(45deg)}
.faq details p{padding:0 0 22px;color:var(--muted);max-width:72ch}

/* Industries tiles */
.ind-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:16px}
.ind{position:relative;min-height:250px;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--ink-2);color:#fff;text-decoration:none;padding:24px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;gap:8px;isolation:isolate}
.ind::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;background:var(--pat);opacity:.9;transition:transform .5s}
.ind::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(10,27,51,0) 20%,rgba(10,27,51,.92) 100%)}
.ind:hover::before{transform:scale(1.06)}
.ind h3{color:#fff;font-size:1.3rem}
.ind p{color:var(--on-ink-muted);font-size:.88rem}
.ind .ref{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.7rem;color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase}
.ind:hover{color:#fff}

/* Offices */
.offices{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr));gap:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line-dk)}
.office{padding:26px 24px 26px 0;display:grid;gap:8px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-dk);text-decoration:none;color:var(--on-ink)}
.office h3{font-size:1.3rem;color:#fff}
.office .kind{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold)}
.office address{font-style:normal;color:var(--on-ink-muted);font-size:.93rem}
.office:hover h3{color:var(--gold)}

/* Team */
.team-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:32px 24px;max-width:900px}
.person{display:grid;gap:12px;align-content:start;background:none;border:0;padding:0;text-align:left;cursor:pointer;font-family:var(--f-body);color:var(--text)}
.portrait{aspect-ratio:4/5;max-width:100%;border-radius:6px;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--ink-3),var(--ink));position:relative;display:grid;place-items:center}
.portrait .mono-init{font-family:var(--f-display);font-size:3rem;color:var(--gold);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.portrait img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 22%;transition:transform .5s}
.person:hover .portrait img{transform:scale(1.04)}
.person h3{font-size:1.2rem}
.person .role{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.4}
.person .open{font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink)}
.person .open::after{content:" →"}
.person:hover .open{color:var(--gold-dk)}
.leaders{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:28px}
.leader{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,200px) minmax(0,1fr);gap:24px;align-items:start;border-top:2px solid var(--ink);padding-top:24px}
.leader .bio{display:grid;gap:10px}
.leader .bio p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem}
dialog.bio-dlg{border:0;border-radius:10px;padding:0;max-width:min(720px,92vw);width:100%;box-shadow:0 40px 80px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}
dialog.bio-dlg::backdrop{background:rgba(10,27,51,.6)}
.dlg-in{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,200px) minmax(0,1fr);gap:26px;padding:30px}
.dlg-in .txt{display:grid;gap:12px;align-content:start}
.dlg-in ul{margin:0;padding-left:18px;color:var(--muted);display:grid;gap:8px;font-size:.95rem}
.dlg-close{position:absolute;top:12px;right:14px;background:var(--mist);border:0;border-radius:50%;width:36px;height:36px;font-size:1.2rem;cursor:pointer;color:var(--ink)}

/* CTA band */
.cta-band .wrap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.4fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:40px;align-items:center}
.cta-band .actions{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:flex-end}

/* Contact */
.form{display:grid;gap:16px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px;padding:clamp(22px,3vw,34px)}
.form .row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:16px}
.form label{display:grid;gap:6px;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink)}
.form input,.form select,.form textarea{font:inherit;font-weight:400;font-size:.97rem;padding:12px 13px;border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:5px;background:#fff;color:var(--text);width:100%}
.form input:focus,.form select:focus,.form textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--ink);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(198,154,58,.3)}
.form textarea{min-height:130px;resize:vertical}
.form .fine{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted)}
.form-status{font-size:.92rem;padding:12px 14px;border-radius:5px;background:var(--mist);color:var(--ink)}
.contact-list{display:grid;gap:22px}
.contact-list div{display:grid;gap:4px}
.contact-list .k{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-dk)}
.contact-list .v{font-size:1.05rem;color:var(--ink);font-weight:600;user-select:all}

/* Footer */
.site-footer{background:#06132A;color:var(--on-ink-muted);font-size:.9rem;padding-block:64px 28px}
.foot-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.5fr) repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:32px}
.site-footer h4{color:#fff;font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:14px}
.site-footer ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;gap:9px}
.site-footer a{color:var(--on-ink);text-decoration:none}
.site-footer a:hover{color:var(--gold)}
.site-footer .brand{color:#fff}
.site-footer .brand-tag{color:var(--on-ink-muted)}
.foot-legal{border-top:1px solid var(--line-dk);margin-top:48px;padding-top:22px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;font-size:.8rem}
.foot-legal p{max-width:80ch}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width:1100px){
  .header-cta{display:none}
  .nav-top{padding:0 9px;font-size:.88rem}
}
@media (max-width:960px){
  .menu-btn{display:inline-block}
  .nav{display:none;position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:100%;background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);flex-direction:column;padding:8px max(20px,env(safe-area-inset-left,0px)) 20px;max-height:calc(100vh - 120px);overflow:auto;gap:0}
  .nav.show{display:flex}
  .nav>li{flex-direction:column}
  .nav-top{min-height:52px;padding:0;width:100%;justify-content:space-between;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .nav-top[aria-current]{box-shadow:none}
  .mega{position:static;transform:none;opacity:1;visibility:visible;display:none;box-shadow:none;border:0;padding:6px 0 12px;width:auto;max-width:none}
  .nav>li:hover>.mega,.nav>li:focus-within>.mega{transform:none}
  .nav>li.open>.mega{display:grid}
  .mega.cols-2,.mega.cols-3{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .hero .wrap,.split,.split.even,.cta-band .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .cta-band .actions{justify-content:flex-start}
  .svc-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
  .ind-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
  .facts{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
  .foot-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
  .leaders{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .sticky-col{position:static}
  .util-offices{display:none}
}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .svc-grid,.ind-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .form .row{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .leader,.dlg-in{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .leader .portrait,.dlg-in .portrait{max-width:220px}
  .foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .team-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
  .brand-tag{display:none}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){*{transition:none!important;animation:none!important}html{scroll-behavior:auto}}

/* ================= v2: photographic system ================= */
:root{--s5:clamp(2.6rem,5.4vw,4.6rem);--s6:clamp(3rem,6.6vw,5.75rem)}
h1,h2{letter-spacing:-.022em}
.hero-photo{position:relative;isolation:isolate;overflow:hidden;background:var(--ink);color:var(--on-ink);padding-block:clamp(72px,10vw,140px) clamp(64px,8vw,110px)}
.hero-photo .bg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-2;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:var(--pos,center)}
.hero-photo::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(6,19,42,.94) 0%,rgba(6,19,42,.82) 38%,rgba(6,19,42,.35) 72%,rgba(6,19,42,.2) 100%),linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(6,19,42,.7),transparent 40%)}
.hero-photo.center::after{background:linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(6,19,42,.95) 0%,rgba(6,19,42,.6) 55%,rgba(6,19,42,.35) 100%)}
.hero-photo::before{display:none}
.hero-photo h1{color:#fff;max-width:16ch}
.hero-photo.home h1{font-size:var(--s6);max-width:15ch;line-height:1.02}
.hero-photo .lede{color:#CBD5E4;max-width:56ch;font-size:1.2rem}
.hero-photo .wrap{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.3fr) minmax(0,.9fr);gap:clamp(32px,5vw,80px);align-items:end}
.hero-photo .wrap.solo{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr)}
.hero-photo .index{background:rgba(10,27,51,.72);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.18)}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){.hero-photo .bg{animation:kb 18s ease-out both}}
@keyframes kb{from{transform:scale(1.08)}to{transform:scale(1)}}
.hero-photo .crumbs{margin-bottom:4px}
.hero-meta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px 22px;margin-top:10px;font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#CBD5E4}
.hero-meta span::before{content:"";display:inline-block;width:6px;height:6px;background:var(--gold);border-radius:50%;margin-right:8px;vertical-align:1px}

/* Credential bar */
.credbar{background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);padding-block:22px}
.credbar .wrap{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px 28px;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:space-between}
.credbar .lbl{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted)}
.cred{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);font-size:.88rem}
.cred i{font-style:normal;width:34px;height:34px;border:1.5px solid var(--ink);border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;font-family:var(--f-display);font-size:.8rem;font-weight:700}

/* Big stats */
.stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line-dk)}
.stat{padding:34px 24px 6px 0;display:grid;gap:8px;border-right:1px solid var(--line-dk);padding-left:24px}
.stat:first-child{padding-left:0}.stat:last-child{border-right:0}
.stat b{font-family:var(--f-display);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(2.6rem,4.5vw,3.8rem);line-height:1;color:#fff;letter-spacing:-.03em}
.stat b sup{font-size:.45em;color:var(--gold);vertical-align:.9em;margin-left:2px}
.stat span{color:var(--on-ink-muted);font-size:.92rem;max-width:26ch}

/* Feature practice rows (image + text) */
.feature-rows{display:grid;gap:clamp(56px,7vw,96px)}
.frow{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.1fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:clamp(32px,5vw,72px);align-items:center}
.frow:nth-child(even) .frow-img{order:2}
.frow-img{position:relative;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:16/10;max-width:100%;background:var(--ink-2)}
.frow-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .8s}
.frow:hover .frow-img img{transform:scale(1.04)}
.frow-img .badge{position:absolute;left:18px;bottom:18px;background:var(--gold);color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:7px 11px;border-radius:2px;font-weight:500}
.frow-txt{display:grid;gap:18px}
.frow-txt h3{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3vw,2.5rem);letter-spacing:-.02em}
.frow-txt p{color:var(--muted);font-size:1.05rem;max-width:56ch}
.mini-list{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:10px 24px}
.mini-list li{font-size:.94rem;color:var(--text);padding-left:18px;position:relative}
.mini-list li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:.62em;width:8px;height:2px;background:var(--gold)}

/* Photo tiles (industries, locations) */
.ptiles{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:18px}
.ptiles.five{grid-template-columns:repeat(5,minmax(0,1fr))}
.ptile{position:relative;aspect-ratio:3/4;max-width:100%;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;text-decoration:none;color:#fff;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;padding:22px;gap:6px;background:var(--ink-2)}
.ptile img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;z-index:-2;transition:transform .8s}
.ptile::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(6,19,42,0) 30%,rgba(6,19,42,.92) 100%);transition:background .3s}
.ptile:hover img{transform:scale(1.07)}
.ptile:hover::after{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(6,19,42,.2) 0%,rgba(6,19,42,.95) 100%)}
.ptile .k{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold)}
.ptile h3{color:#fff;font-size:1.4rem}
.ptile p{color:#CBD5E4;font-size:.88rem;line-height:1.45}
.ptile .go{font-weight:600;font-size:.88rem;color:#fff;margin-top:4px}
.ptile .go::after{content:" →"}
.ptiles.wide .ptile{aspect-ratio:4/5}

/* Insights */
.insights{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:28px}
.ins{display:grid;gap:14px;text-decoration:none;color:var(--text);align-content:start}
.ins .im{aspect-ratio:16/10;max-width:100%;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--ink-2)}
.ins .im img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .7s}
.ins:hover .im img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.ins .k{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-dk)}
.ins h3{font-size:1.35rem;transition:color .2s}
.ins:hover h3{color:var(--gold-dk)}
.ins p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem}

/* Article */
.article{max-width:740px;margin:0 auto;display:grid;gap:22px;font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.75}
.article h2{font-size:1.75rem;margin-top:18px}
.article ul{margin:0;padding-left:22px;display:grid;gap:8px}
.article .k{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-dk)}

/* Quote band with image */
.qband{position:relative;isolation:isolate;overflow:hidden;color:#fff;padding-block:clamp(80px,10vw,140px)}
.qband img.bg{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;z-index:-2}
.qband::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;background:rgba(6,19,42,.82)}
.qband blockquote{margin:0;max-width:30ch;font-family:var(--f-display);font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.6vw,3rem);line-height:1.18;letter-spacing:-.015em}
.qband blockquote::before{content:"“";display:block;color:var(--gold);font-size:2.2em;line-height:.6;margin-bottom:12px}
.qband cite{display:block;margin-top:26px;font-style:normal;font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold)}

/* Office cards with photo */
.ocards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:22px}
.ocard{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;display:grid;text-decoration:none;color:var(--text);transition:box-shadow .3s,transform .3s}
.ocard:hover{box-shadow:0 26px 50px -30px rgba(10,27,51,.55);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.ocard .im{aspect-ratio:16/9;max-width:100%;overflow:hidden}
.ocard .im img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.ocard .tx{padding:22px 24px 26px;display:grid;gap:8px}
.ocard .k{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-dk)}
.ocard h3{font-size:1.4rem}
.ocard address{font-style:normal;color:var(--muted);font-size:.94rem}

/* Header over hero */
.site-header{transition:box-shadow .3s}
.site-header.scrolled{box-shadow:0 10px 30px -18px rgba(10,27,51,.4)}
.mega .feat{grid-row:span 4;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;position:relative;min-height:220px;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:16px;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;isolation:isolate}
.mega .feat img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;z-index:-2}
.mega .feat::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,rgba(6,19,42,.9))}
.mega .feat:hover{background:none}
.mega .feat strong{color:#fff;font-family:var(--f-display);font-size:1.1rem}
.mega .feat span{color:#CBD5E4}

/* Reveal (rests visible) */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){
 .rv{transition:transform .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),opacity .9s}
 .rv.pre{transform:translateY(18px)}
}
.portrait img{object-position:center 15%}

@media (max-width:1100px){.ptiles.five{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr))}}
@media (max-width:960px){
 .hero-photo .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr}
 .frow{grid-template-columns:1fr}.frow:nth-child(even) .frow-img{order:0}
 .ptiles,.ptiles.five{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
 .insights,.ocards{grid-template-columns:1fr}
 .stats{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
 .stat{border-right:0;padding-left:0}
 .mega .feat{display:none}
}
@media (max-width:600px){
 .ptiles,.ptiles.five{grid-template-columns:1fr}
 .ptile{aspect-ratio:4/3}
 .mini-list{grid-template-columns:1fr}
 .hero-photo .lede{font-size:1.05rem}
}
.mega.cols-4{grid-template-columns:230px repeat(2,minmax(220px,1fr))}
.mega.cols-4 .feat{grid-row:span 3}
.mega.cols-2:has(.feat){grid-template-columns:230px minmax(280px,1fr)}
.mega.cols-2 .feat{grid-row:span 5}
@media (max-width:960px){.mega.cols-4,.mega.cols-2:has(.feat){grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.ptiles.three{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr))}.ptiles.three .ptile{aspect-ratio:4/3}@media (max-width:960px){.ptiles.three{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
/* Updates */
.chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-bottom:28px}
.chip{font:inherit;font-size:.88rem;font-weight:600;padding:9px 15px;border-radius:999px;border:1.5px solid var(--line);background:#fff;color:var(--ink);cursor:pointer}
.chip[aria-pressed="true"]{background:var(--ink);border-color:var(--ink);color:#fff}
.chip:hover{border-color:var(--ink)}
.feed{display:grid;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.upd{display:grid;grid-template-columns:150px minmax(0,1fr) auto;gap:8px 28px;padding:22px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);align-items:start}
.upd .when{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.78rem;color:var(--muted);display:grid;gap:6px}
.upd .cat{display:inline-block;font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:4px 8px;border-radius:3px;background:var(--gold-soft);color:#5A4413;justify-self:start}
.upd .cat[data-c="govcon"]{background:#E3ECF7;color:#1C3B66}.upd .cat[data-c="state"]{background:#E5F1EA;color:#1F5136}
.upd .cat[data-c="offshore"]{background:#EEE7F6;color:#45306B}.upd .cat[data-c="audit"]{background:#F6E6E3;color:#6B2E22}.upd .cat[data-c="firm"]{background:var(--mist);color:var(--ink)}
.upd h3{font-size:1.2rem;line-height:1.3}
.upd h3 a{color:var(--ink);text-decoration:none}.upd h3 a:hover{color:var(--gold-dk)}
.upd p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;margin-top:6px;max-width:75ch}
.upd .src{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:8px}
.upd .src a{color:var(--ink-3)}
.upd .rel{font-size:.86rem;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap}
.live-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:22px}
.live-col{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:6px;padding:22px;display:grid;gap:12px;align-content:start}
.live-col h3{font-size:1.15rem}
.live-col ol{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;gap:12px}
.live-col li{display:grid;gap:3px;padding-bottom:12px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.live-col li:last-child{border-bottom:0}
.live-col li a{color:var(--ink);text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;font-size:.93rem;line-height:1.35}
.live-col li a:hover{color:var(--gold-dk)}
.live-col li span{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.72rem;color:var(--muted)}
.live-status{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.75rem;color:var(--muted);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.live-status::before{content:"";width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold)}
.live-status.on::before{background:#2E9B5F;box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(46,155,95,.18)}
.upd-strip{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.upd-strip a{padding:20px 22px 20px 0;display:grid;gap:8px;text-decoration:none;color:var(--text);border-right:1px solid var(--line);padding-left:22px;align-content:start}
.upd-strip a:first-child{padding-left:0}.upd-strip a:last-child{border-right:0}
.upd-strip b{font-family:var(--f-display);font-size:1.02rem;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.3;font-weight:600}
.upd-strip a:hover b{color:var(--gold-dk)}
.upd-strip .when{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.72rem;color:var(--muted)}
.upd-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px;margin-bottom:14px}
.upd-head .eyebrow::before{content:"";display:inline-block;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#2E9B5F;margin-right:8px;vertical-align:1px}
@media (max-width:960px){.upd{grid-template-columns:1fr}.live-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.upd-strip{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.upd-strip a{border-right:0;padding-left:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}}
@media (max-width:600px){.upd-strip{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.cases{display:grid;gap:18px}
.case{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-left:3px solid var(--gold);border-radius:6px;padding:24px 26px;display:grid;gap:10px}
.case .meta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px 16px;font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.74rem;color:var(--muted)}
.case .meta b{color:var(--ink);font-weight:500}
.case h3{font-size:1.3rem}
.case h3 a{color:var(--ink);text-decoration:none}.case h3 a:hover{color:var(--gold-dk)}
.case dl{margin:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:110px minmax(0,1fr);gap:8px 18px}
.case dt{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-dk);padding-top:3px}
.case dd{margin:0;color:var(--text);font-size:.96rem}
.case .topic{justify-self:start;font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:4px 8px;border-radius:3px;background:var(--mist);color:var(--ink)}
.upd .cat[data-c="taxcourt"]{background:#E8EEF6;color:#0A1B33}
@media (max-width:600px){.case dl{grid-template-columns:1fr}.case dt{padding-top:6px}}
.tbor{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:0 40px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.tb{display:grid;grid-template-columns:3rem minmax(0,1fr);gap:4px 14px;padding:20px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.tb .n{grid-row:span 2;font-family:var(--f-display);font-size:1.6rem;color:var(--gold-dk);line-height:1}
.tb h3{font-size:1.12rem}.tb p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.94rem}
.bars{display:grid;gap:12px}
.bar{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,15rem) minmax(0,1fr) 3rem;gap:14px;align-items:center;font-size:.92rem}
.bar .trk{height:12px;background:var(--mist);border-radius:6px;overflow:hidden}
.bar .trk span{display:block;height:100%;background:var(--ink-3);border-radius:6px}
.bar .val{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;color:var(--ink);text-align:right}
.caselist{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.caselist li{padding:18px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.caselist a{text-decoration:none;color:var(--ink)}.caselist a:hover b{color:var(--gold-dk)}
.caselist b{font-family:var(--f-display);font-size:1.12rem;font-weight:600}
.caselist .cite{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.75rem;color:var(--muted);margin-left:6px}
.caselist p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;margin-top:6px}
@media (max-width:760px){.tbor{grid-template-columns:1fr}.bar{grid-template-columns:1fr 3rem}.bar .lab{grid-column:1/-1}}
/* Home: 4 category update boxes */
.upd-strip{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:16px;border-top:0}
.ubox{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-top:3px solid var(--ink);border-radius:6px;padding:18px 18px 8px;display:grid;align-content:start;gap:4px}
.ubox[data-cat="firm"]{border-top-color:var(--gold)}.ubox[data-cat="irs"]{border-top-color:#0A1B33}.ubox[data-cat="govcon"]{border-top-color:#1C3B66}.ubox[data-cat="audit"]{border-top-color:#6B2E22}
.ub-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-bottom:6px}
.ub-head .cat{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:4px 8px;border-radius:3px;background:var(--gold-soft);color:#5A4413}
.ub-head .cat[data-c="irs"]{background:#E8EEF6;color:#0A1B33}.ub-head .cat[data-c="govcon"]{background:#E3ECF7;color:#1C3B66}.ub-head .cat[data-c="audit"]{background:#F6E6E3;color:#6B2E22}
.ub-head a{font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);text-decoration:none}.ub-head a::after{content:" →"}
.upd-strip a.ub-item{display:grid;gap:4px;padding:12px 0;border:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);text-decoration:none;color:var(--text)}
.upd-strip a.ub-item b{font-family:var(--f-display);font-size:.98rem;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.3;font-weight:600}
.upd-strip a.ub-item:hover b{color:var(--gold-dk)}
.ubox .when{font-family:var(--f-mono);font-size:.72rem;color:var(--muted)}
@media (max-width:960px){.upd-strip{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (max-width:600px){.upd-strip{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.upd-strip .ub-head a{padding:0;border:0;display:inline;white-space:nowrap}
.team-strip{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(10,minmax(0,1fr));gap:14px}
.tm{display:grid;gap:6px;text-decoration:none;color:var(--text);align-content:start}
.tm img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/5;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 15%;border-radius:6px;transition:transform .4s}
.tm:hover img{transform:translateY(-3px)}
.tm b{font-family:var(--f-display);font-size:.95rem;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.2}
.tm span{font-size:.75rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.3}
@media (max-width:1100px){.team-strip{grid-template-columns:repeat(5,minmax(0,1fr))}}
@media (max-width:600px){.team-strip{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr))}}
.team-grid.four{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));max-width:none}
@media (max-width:960px){.team-grid.four{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}}