:root{
    --navy:#15294A;
    --navy-deep:#0E1B33;
    --navy-soft:#1E365C;
    --navy-line:#2A4067;
    --ivory:#F4F1EA;
    --ivory-dim:rgba(244,241,234,.70);
    --ivory-faint:rgba(244,241,234,.42);
    --gold:#C9A86A;
    --gold-soft:#DCC28C;
    --gold-deep:#A9854E;
    --maxw:1180px;
    --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
  }
  *{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
  body{
    background:var(--navy);
    color:var(--ivory);
    font-family:"Hanken Grotesk",system-ui,sans-serif;
    font-weight:400;
    line-height:1.7;
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
    overflow-x:hidden;
  }
  h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:"Fraunces",Georgia,serif;font-weight:600;line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:.005em}
  a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
  ::selection{background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deep)}

  /* ---- intro preloader ---- */
  #intro{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:9999;background:var(--navy-deep);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    transition:transform 1s var(--ease),opacity .7s ease}
  #intro.done{transform:translateY(-100%);opacity:0}
  #intro .ispot{position:absolute;top:-10%;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);width:54vw;height:120vh;
    background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(120,160,220,.18),transparent 70%);
    clip-path:polygon(40% 0,60% 0,80% 100%,20% 100%);filter:blur(8px)}
  #intro .ilogo{position:relative;width:min(80vw,400px);opacity:0;transform:scale(.82);filter:blur(9px);
    animation:introIn 1.05s var(--ease) .15s forwards}
  #intro .ilogo img{width:100%;display:block;filter:drop-shadow(0 22px 55px rgba(0,0,0,.55))}
  #intro .ishine{position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;opacity:0;
    background:linear-gradient(115deg,transparent 40%,rgba(255,249,233,.95) 50%,transparent 60%);
    background-size:260% 100%;background-position:150% 0;
    -webkit-mask-size:contain;mask-size:contain;-webkit-mask-repeat:no-repeat;mask-repeat:no-repeat;
    -webkit-mask-position:center;mask-position:center;animation:sheen 2.2s ease-in-out .85s forwards}
  #intro .iload{position:absolute;bottom:13%;left:0;right:0;text-align:center;color:var(--gold);
    font-family:"Hanken Grotesk",sans-serif;letter-spacing:.32em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.7rem;font-weight:600;
    opacity:0;animation:rise .6s var(--ease) 1.05s forwards}
  #intro .iload::after{content:"";animation:dots 1.5s steps(4,end) 1.2s infinite}

  /* film-grain overlay for an expensive, printed feel */
  body::after{content:"";position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:90;pointer-events:none;opacity:.045;mix-blend-mode:overlay;
    background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='180' height='180'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}

  .wrap{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:0 28px;position:relative}
  .eyebrow{
    font-family:"Hanken Grotesk",sans-serif;
    font-size:.74rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.3em;text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--gold);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.9rem;
  }
  .eyebrow::before{content:"";width:34px;height:1px;background:var(--gold);opacity:.7}
  .section{padding:130px 0;position:relative;overflow:hidden;scroll-margin-top:84px}
  /* hairline gold divider at the top of each section */
  .section::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);
    width:min(260px,46%);height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),transparent);opacity:.45}
  .section-head{max-width:660px;margin-bottom:64px}
  .section-head h2{font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4.8vw,3.4rem);margin:18px 0 0}
  .section-head p{margin-top:18px;color:var(--ivory-dim);font-size:1.06rem}
  /* large animated scales watermark */
  .scales-bg{position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);width:min(74vw,580px);
    z-index:0;opacity:.07;pointer-events:none;fill:none;stroke:var(--gold);stroke-width:2;
    stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
  .scales-bg .beam{transform-box:view-box;transform-origin:200px 92px}

  /* ---- scroll progress ---- */
  #progress{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;height:2px;width:0;z-index:200;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold-deep),var(--gold-soft));transition:width .1s linear}

  /* ---- nav ---- */
  nav{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:150;padding:22px 0;
    transition:background .5s var(--ease),padding .5s var(--ease),box-shadow .5s var(--ease),border-color .5s}
  nav.scrolled{background:rgba(14,27,51,.86);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);padding:13px 0;
    box-shadow:0 1px 0 var(--navy-line),0 18px 50px -30px #000}
  .nav-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:32px}
  .nav-logo{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:13px;opacity:0;transform:translateY(-8px);
    animation:dropIn 1s var(--ease) .2s forwards}
  nav.scrolled .nav-logo .mono{height:44px}
  nav.scrolled .nav-divider{height:32px}
  .nav-logo .mono{height:54px;width:auto;display:block;transition:height .5s var(--ease)}
  .nav-divider{width:1px;height:40px;background:linear-gradient(var(--gold-deep),var(--gold-soft),var(--gold-deep));opacity:.55;transition:height .5s var(--ease)}
  .nav-wordmark{font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-weight:500;color:var(--ivory);font-size:clamp(.72rem,2.2vw,.94rem);line-height:1.06;letter-spacing:.11em;text-transform:uppercase;white-space:nowrap}
  .nav-links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:24px}
  .nav-links a{font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--ivory-dim);position:relative;white-space:nowrap;transition:color .35s}
  .nav-links a::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:-6px;width:0;height:1px;background:var(--gold);transition:width .4s var(--ease)}
  .nav-links a:hover{color:var(--ivory)}
  .nav-links a:hover::after{width:100%}
  .btn{
    font-family:"Hanken Grotesk",sans-serif;font-weight:500;font-size:.84rem;letter-spacing:.07em;
    padding:13px 26px;border-radius:2px;cursor:pointer;border:1px solid var(--gold);
    background:transparent;color:var(--gold);transition:all .4s var(--ease);display:inline-block;text-align:center}
  .btn:hover{background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deep);box-shadow:0 10px 30px -12px var(--gold-deep)}
  .btn-solid{background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deep)}
  .btn-solid:hover{background:var(--gold-soft);border-color:var(--gold-soft)}
  .nav-cta{display:inline-block;padding:10px 18px;font-size:.78rem}
  .hamburger{display:none;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;padding:6px}
  .hamburger span{width:24px;height:2px;background:var(--ivory);transition:.3s}

  /* ---- hero ---- */
  header.hero{position:relative;min-height:100vh;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    text-align:center;padding:144px 24px 100px}
  .hero-deco{position:absolute;inset:0;overflow:hidden;z-index:0}
  .hero-bg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;
    background:radial-gradient(120% 90% at 50% -10%,var(--navy-soft) 0%,var(--navy) 42%,var(--navy-deep) 100%)}
  .spotlight{position:absolute;top:-12%;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);
    width:62vw;height:130vh;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
    background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(120,160,220,.20),rgba(120,160,220,0) 70%);
    clip-path:polygon(38% 0,62% 0,82% 100%,18% 100%);
    filter:blur(8px);animation:sweep 11s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
  .guilloche{position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;width:min(78vw,760px);aspect-ratio:1;
    transform:translate(-50%,-46%);z-index:0;opacity:.5;animation:spin 90s linear infinite}
  .frame{position:absolute;inset:26px;border:1px solid rgba(201,168,106,.28);z-index:1;pointer-events:none;
    opacity:0;animation:frameIn 1.6s var(--ease) .3s forwards}
  .frame span{position:absolute;width:14px;height:14px;border:1px solid var(--gold);opacity:.7}
  .frame span:nth-child(1){top:-1px;left:-1px;border-right:0;border-bottom:0}
  .frame span:nth-child(2){top:-1px;right:-1px;border-left:0;border-bottom:0}
  .frame span:nth-child(3){bottom:-1px;left:-1px;border-right:0;border-top:0}
  .frame span:nth-child(4){bottom:-1px;right:-1px;border-left:0;border-top:0}
  .hero-content{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:880px;padding:0 24px}
  .hero-logo{position:relative;width:min(70vw,400px);margin:0 auto 36px;opacity:0;transform:scale(.9);filter:blur(6px);
    animation:logoReveal 1.5s var(--ease) .35s forwards}
  .hero-logo img{position:relative;z-index:2;width:100%;display:block;filter:drop-shadow(0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.45))}
  .rings{position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;width:112%;aspect-ratio:1;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);z-index:1;pointer-events:none}
  .ring{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;transform-origin:center}
  .hero-logo .ring{animation:rot 16s linear infinite;animation-play-state:paused}
  .hero-logo:hover .ring{animation-play-state:running}
  .rings{filter:drop-shadow(0 0 0 rgba(201,168,106,0)) brightness(1);transition:filter .6s var(--ease)}
  .hero-logo:hover .rings{animation:ringShimmer 2.6s ease-in-out infinite}
  @keyframes ringShimmer{0%,100%{filter:drop-shadow(0 0 2px rgba(201,168,106,.28)) brightness(1.05)}50%{filter:drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(220,194,140,.8)) brightness(1.34)}}
  .hero-logo .sheen{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:3;pointer-events:none;opacity:0;
    background:linear-gradient(115deg,transparent 38%,rgba(255,249,233,.92) 50%,transparent 62%);
    background-size:260% 100%;background-position:150% 0;
    -webkit-mask-size:contain;mask-size:contain;-webkit-mask-repeat:no-repeat;mask-repeat:no-repeat;
    -webkit-mask-position:center;mask-position:center}
  .hero-logo.lit .sheen{animation:sheen 7s ease-in-out 1.7s infinite}
  .hero .eyebrow{opacity:0;animation:rise .9s var(--ease) 1s forwards}
  .hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.7rem,6.6vw,4.9rem);margin:22px auto 0;max-width:14ch;
    opacity:0;animation:rise 1s var(--ease) 1.15s forwards}
  .hero h1 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--gold-soft)}
  .hero-sub{margin:26px auto 0;max-width:60ch;color:var(--ivory-dim);font-size:1.12rem;
    opacity:0;animation:rise 1s var(--ease) 1.35s forwards}
  .hero-actions{margin-top:34px;display:flex;gap:16px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;
    opacity:0;animation:rise 1s var(--ease) 1.55s forwards}
  .scrollcue{position:absolute;bottom:30px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);z-index:2;
    color:var(--ivory-faint);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.3em;text-transform:uppercase;
    display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:10px;opacity:0;animation:rise 1s 2s forwards}
  .scrollcue i{display:block;width:1px;height:42px;background:linear-gradient(var(--gold),transparent);animation:cue 2.2s ease-in-out infinite}

  /* ---- reveal ---- */
  .reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(34px);transition:opacity 1s var(--ease),transform 1s var(--ease)}
  .reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
  .reveal[data-d="1"]{transition-delay:.08s}
  .reveal[data-d="2"]{transition-delay:.16s}
  .reveal[data-d="3"]{transition-delay:.24s}
  .reveal[data-d="4"]{transition-delay:.32s}

  /* ---- practice areas ---- */
  #practice{background:radial-gradient(90% 60% at 50% 0%,rgba(30,54,92,.55),transparent 60%),linear-gradient(180deg,var(--navy) 0%,var(--navy-deep) 100%)}
  .cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}
  .card{position:relative;padding:40px 34px;background:rgba(244,241,234,.025);
    border:1px solid var(--navy-line);border-radius:3px;overflow:hidden;
    transition:transform .5s var(--ease),border-color .5s,background .5s}
  .card::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;height:2px;width:0;background:var(--gold);transition:width .55s var(--ease)}
  .card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);background:rgba(244,241,234,.05);border-color:rgba(201,168,106,.5)}
  .card:hover::before{width:100%}
  .card-ico{width:46px;height:46px;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:22px}
  .card-ico svg{width:100%;height:100%;stroke:var(--gold);fill:none;stroke-width:1.3}
  .card h3{font-size:1.7rem;margin-bottom:12px}
  .card p{color:var(--ivory-dim);font-size:.97rem}
  .card .more{margin-top:18px;font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);
    opacity:0;transform:translateX(-6px);transition:.45s var(--ease)}
  .card:hover .more{opacity:1;transform:none}
  .card ul{list-style:none;margin-top:18px;display:grid;gap:8px}
  .card li{position:relative;padding-left:20px;color:var(--ivory-dim);font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.45}
  .card li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:2px;top:.55em;width:6px;height:6px;
    border:1px solid var(--gold);transform:rotate(45deg);transition:background .4s}
  .card:hover li::before{background:var(--gold)}

  /* ---- about ---- */
  #about{background:radial-gradient(55% 75% at 12% 8%,rgba(201,168,106,.07),transparent 55%),var(--navy-deep)}
  .about-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr;gap:70px;align-items:center}
  .avatar{position:relative;aspect-ratio:1;max-width:380px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
  .avatar .ring{position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(201,168,106,.4)}
  .avatar .ring.two{inset:18px;border-style:dashed;opacity:.4}
  .avatar .mono{width:66%;opacity:.98;filter:drop-shadow(0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.4))}
  .avatar .photo{width:90%;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 18%;border-radius:50%;display:block;box-shadow:0 22px 55px -18px rgba(0,0,0,.65);border:1px solid rgba(201,168,106,.3)}
  .avatar .tag{position:absolute;bottom:8%;background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deep);
    font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:7px 16px;font-weight:600}
  .about-body h2{font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4.8vw,3.4rem);margin:14px 0 8px}
  .about-body .role{color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.82rem}
  .about-body p{color:var(--ivory-dim);margin-top:18px;font-size:1.04rem}
  .chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin-top:28px}
  .chip{font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.05em;padding:8px 15px;border:1px solid var(--navy-line);
    border-radius:40px;color:var(--ivory-dim)}
  .chip b{color:var(--gold);font-weight:500}

  /* ---- values / stats ---- */
  #values{background:radial-gradient(60% 60% at 50% 50%,rgba(30,54,92,.4),transparent 70%),linear-gradient(180deg,var(--navy-deep),var(--navy))}
  #values .wrap{z-index:1}
  .values-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:34px;margin-bottom:96px}
  .value h3{font-size:1.9rem;color:var(--ivory)}
  .value h3 span{color:var(--gold)}
  .value p{color:var(--ivory-dim);margin-top:10px;font-size:.98rem}
  .value .num{font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-size:1rem;color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:.3em}
  .stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:24px;
    border-top:1px solid var(--navy-line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--navy-line);padding:54px 0}
  .stat{text-align:center}
  .stat .big{font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(3rem,6vw,4.4rem);
    color:var(--gold);line-height:1}
  .stat .lbl{margin-top:12px;color:var(--ivory-dim);font-size:.9rem;letter-spacing:.04em}

  /* ---- testimonials ---- */
  #quotes{background:radial-gradient(60% 70% at 85% 15%,rgba(201,168,106,.055),transparent 55%),var(--navy)}
  .quote-stage{position:relative;max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center;min-height:230px}
  .quote{position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:0;transform:translateY(16px);transition:opacity .8s var(--ease),transform .8s var(--ease);pointer-events:none}
  .quote.active{opacity:1;transform:none;pointer-events:auto;position:relative}
  .quote .mark{font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-size:5rem;color:var(--gold);opacity:.35;line-height:.4;display:block;margin-bottom:14px}
  .quote p{font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-size:clamp(1.15rem,2.2vw,1.62rem);font-style:italic;color:var(--ivory);line-height:1.5}
  .quote .who{margin-top:26px;color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.8rem;font-family:"Hanken Grotesk",sans-serif;font-style:normal}
  .dots{display:flex;gap:10px;justify-content:center;margin-top:40px}
  .dots button{width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--gold);background:transparent;cursor:pointer;padding:0;transition:.4s}
  .dots button.on{background:var(--gold)}
  .disclaimer{text-align:center;margin-top:34px;color:var(--ivory-faint);font-size:.78rem;font-style:italic}

  /* ---- contact ---- */
  #contact{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-deep))}
  .contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:64px}
  .info-block{margin-top:36px}
  .info-block .lab{font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold)}
  .info-block .val{font-size:1.18rem;margin-top:6px;font-family:"Fraunces",serif}
  .info-block .val a:hover{color:var(--gold)}
  form{display:grid;gap:20px}
  .field{position:relative}
  .field label{position:absolute;left:0;top:14px;color:var(--ivory-faint);font-size:.95rem;
    pointer-events:none;transition:.3s var(--ease)}
  .field input,.field select,.field textarea{
    width:100%;background:transparent;border:none;border-bottom:1px solid var(--navy-line);
    color:var(--ivory);font-family:inherit;font-size:1rem;padding:14px 0;transition:border-color .4s}
  .field select{color:var(--ivory-dim)}
  .field textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:70px}
  .field input:focus,.field select:focus,.field textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--gold)}
  .field input:focus+label,.field input:not(:placeholder-shown)+label,
  .field textarea:focus+label,.field textarea:not(:placeholder-shown)+label{
    top:-12px;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold)}
  .field .bar{position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;height:1px;width:0;background:var(--gold);transition:width .45s var(--ease)}
  .field input:focus~.bar,.field textarea:focus~.bar,.field select:focus~.bar{width:100%}
  .field select option{background:var(--navy-deep)}
  .form-note{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--ivory-faint)}
  .success{display:none;padding:24px;border:1px solid var(--gold);border-radius:3px;color:var(--gold-soft);
    font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-size:1.3rem;font-style:italic}
  .success.show{display:block;animation:rise .6s var(--ease)}

  /* ---- footer ---- */
  footer{background:var(--navy-deep);padding:80px 0 40px;border-top:1px solid var(--navy-line)}
  .foot-grid{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:40px;align-items:flex-start}
  .foot-logo img{height:104px;opacity:.95}
  .foot-col h4{font-family:"Hanken Grotesk",sans-serif;font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.22em;
    text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:16px;font-weight:600}
  .foot-col a,.foot-col p{display:block;color:var(--ivory-dim);font-size:.92rem;margin-bottom:9px;transition:color .3s}
  .foot-col a:hover{color:var(--gold)}
  .foot-bottom{margin-top:58px;padding-top:26px;border-top:1px solid var(--navy-line);
    display:flex;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;
    color:var(--ivory-faint);font-size:.78rem}

  /* ---- responsive ---- */
  @media(max-width:900px){
    .cards{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
    .about-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:44px}
    .values-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:22px;margin-bottom:60px}
    .stats{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:40px 24px}
    .contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:44px}
    .section{padding:96px 0}
    .nav-links{position:fixed;inset:0 0 0 auto;width:78%;max-width:320px;background:var(--navy-deep);
      flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;gap:30px;transform:translateX(100%);
      transition:transform .5s var(--ease);box-shadow:-30px 0 60px -20px #000;padding:40px}
    .nav-links.open{transform:none}
    .nav-links .nav-cta{margin-top:10px}
    .hamburger{display:flex;z-index:160}
    nav.menu-open .hamburger span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg)}
    nav.menu-open .hamburger span:nth-child(2){opacity:0}
    nav.menu-open .hamburger span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg)}
  }
  @media(max-width:560px){
    .cards{grid-template-columns:1fr}.stats{grid-template-columns:1fr}
    .nav-logo .mono{height:42px}nav.scrolled .nav-logo .mono{height:38px}.nav-divider{height:30px}
    .foot-logo img{height:78px}
    .foot-grid{gap:32px}
    .hero h1{max-width:18ch}
  }

  /* ---- keyframes ---- */
  @keyframes dropIn{to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
  @keyframes introIn{to{opacity:1;transform:scale(1);filter:blur(0)}}
  @keyframes dots{0%{content:""}25%{content:"."}50%{content:".."}75%{content:"..."}100%{content:""}}
  @keyframes logoReveal{to{opacity:1;transform:scale(1);filter:blur(0)}}
  @keyframes rot{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}
  @keyframes rotR{to{transform:rotate(-360deg)}}
  @keyframes scaleRock{0%,100%{transform:rotate(-2.4deg)}50%{transform:rotate(2.4deg)}}
  @keyframes sheen{0%{opacity:0;background-position:150% 0}4%{opacity:1}18%{opacity:0;background-position:-50% 0}100%{opacity:0;background-position:-50% 0}}
  @keyframes rise{to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
  @keyframes frameIn{from{opacity:0;transform:scale(1.04)}to{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)}}
  @keyframes spin{to{transform:translate(-50%,-46%) rotate(360deg)}}
  @keyframes sweep{0%{transform:translateX(-50%) rotate(-3deg);opacity:.5}100%{transform:translateX(-50%) rotate(3deg);opacity:.85}}
  @keyframes cue{0%,100%{transform:scaleY(.4);transform-origin:top;opacity:.4}50%{transform:scaleY(1);opacity:1}}

  @media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
    html{scroll-behavior:auto}
    *,*::before,*::after{animation-duration:.001s!important;animation-delay:0s!important;transition-duration:.001s!important}
    .reveal{opacity:1!important;transform:none!important}
    .hero-logo,.hero h1,.hero-sub,.hero-actions,.hero .eyebrow,.nav-logo,.frame,.scrollcue{opacity:1!important;transform:none!important;filter:none!important}
    .hero-logo .sheen{display:none!important}
    #intro{display:none!important}
    .guilloche,.spotlight,.avatar .ring.two,.hero-logo .ring,.hero-logo .rings{animation:none!important;filter:none!important}
    .card-ico svg path,.card-ico svg circle{stroke-dashoffset:0!important}
    .section-head h2{-webkit-text-fill-color:var(--ivory)!important;color:var(--ivory)!important;background:none!important;animation:none!important}
    .hero-content{transform:none!important;opacity:1!important}
  }
  /* ===== enhancement: self-drawing card icons ===== */
  .card-ico svg path,.card-ico svg circle{stroke-dasharray:240;stroke-dashoffset:240;
    transition:stroke-dashoffset 1.4s var(--ease) .25s}
  .card.in .card-ico svg path,.card.in .card-ico svg circle{stroke-dashoffset:0}

  /* ===== enhancement: cursor-follow glow on cards ===== */
  .card::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;opacity:0;
    background:radial-gradient(220px circle at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,50%),rgba(201,168,106,.16),transparent 62%);
    transition:opacity .45s var(--ease)}
  .card:hover::after{opacity:1}
  .card>*{position:relative;z-index:1}

  /* ===== enhancement: shimmer sweep on section headings ===== */
  .section-head h2{background:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--ivory) 0%,var(--ivory) 42%,var(--gold-soft) 50%,var(--ivory) 58%,var(--ivory) 100%);
    background-size:260% 100%;background-position:150% 0;
    -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;color:transparent}
  .section-head.in h2{animation:headShimmer 2.4s var(--ease) .35s 1 forwards}
  @keyframes headShimmer{to{background-position:-60% 0}}

  /* ---- FAQ ---- */
  #faq{background:var(--navy-deep)}
  .faq-list{max-width:820px;margin:0 auto}
  .faq-item{border-top:1px solid var(--navy-line);padding:26px 4px}
  .faq-item:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid var(--navy-line)}
  .faq-item h3{font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-size:1.24rem;color:var(--ivory);margin-bottom:10px;display:flex;gap:12px}
  .faq-item h3::before{content:"Q";color:var(--gold);font-style:italic;font-weight:600}
  .faq-item p{color:var(--ivory-dim);font-size:1rem;padding-left:26px}
  /* ---- practice sub-pages ---- */
  .subhero{position:relative;padding:180px 0 90px;overflow:hidden;border-bottom:1px solid var(--navy-line)}
  .subhero .wrap{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:880px}
  .subhero h1{font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5.5vw,4rem);margin:16px 0 0}
  .subhero-lead{margin-top:22px;color:var(--ivory-dim);font-size:1.14rem;max-width:60ch}
  .back-link{display:inline-block;margin-bottom:20px;color:var(--gold);font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;transition:.3s}
  .back-link:hover{color:var(--gold-soft)}
  .subpage-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:56px;align-items:start}
  .subpage-grid h2{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.6vw,2.5rem);margin:14px 0 0}
  .subpage-grid p{color:var(--ivory-dim);margin-top:16px;font-size:1.05rem}
  .service-list{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:0}
  .service-list li{position:relative;padding:18px 0 18px 30px;border-top:1px solid var(--navy-line);color:var(--ivory);font-size:1.05rem}
  .service-list li:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid var(--navy-line)}
  .service-list li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:2px;top:25px;width:7px;height:7px;border:1px solid var(--gold);transform:rotate(45deg)}
  .cta-band{background:radial-gradient(70% 80% at 50% 0%,rgba(201,168,106,.08),transparent 60%),var(--navy-deep);text-align:center}
  .cta-band h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem)}
  .cta-band p{color:var(--ivory-dim);margin-top:14px;margin-bottom:26px}
  @media(max-width:900px){.subpage-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:30px}}
  /* ---- legal / long-form pages ---- */
  .legal{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto}
  .legal h2{font-family:"Fraunces",serif;font-size:1.5rem;color:var(--ivory);margin:40px 0 12px}
  .legal h2:first-of-type{margin-top:0}
  .legal p,.legal li{color:var(--ivory-dim);font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.75}
  .legal p{margin-bottom:14px}
  .legal ul{margin:0 0 14px 0;padding-left:22px}
  .legal li{margin-bottom:8px}
  .legal a{color:var(--gold)}
  .legal a:hover{color:var(--gold-soft)}
  .legal .updated{color:var(--ivory-faint);font-size:.85rem;font-style:italic;margin-bottom:24px}
  /* ---- insights card thumbnails & meta ---- */
  .card-media{margin:-40px -34px 24px;aspect-ratio:16/9;overflow:hidden;border-bottom:1px solid var(--navy-line)}
  .card-media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;opacity:.9;transition:transform .8s var(--ease),opacity .8s var(--ease)}
  .card:hover .card-media img{transform:scale(1.05);opacity:1}
  .card-meta{display:block;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ivory-faint);margin-bottom:12px}

  /* ---- article byline ---- */
  .byline{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin-top:28px}
  .byline img{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 18%;border:1px solid rgba(201,168,106,.45)}
  .byline .who{font-family:"Hanken Grotesk",sans-serif;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--ivory);line-height:1.35}
  .byline .who span{display:block;font-size:.74rem;color:var(--ivory-faint);letter-spacing:.08em}
  /* ---- practice subhero watermark ---- */
  .subhero-ico{position:absolute;right:-3%;bottom:-16%;width:min(46vw,430px);aspect-ratio:1;
    stroke:var(--gold);fill:none;stroke-width:.8;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;
    opacity:.07;pointer-events:none;z-index:0}

  /* ---- keyboard focus ---- */
  a:focus-visible,button:focus-visible,.btn:focus-visible,input:focus-visible,select:focus-visible,textarea:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold);outline-offset:3px}