.elementor-34 .elementor-element.elementor-element-d79e085{width:100%;max-width:100%;margin:0px 0px calc(var(--kit-widget-spacing, 0px) + 0px) 0px;padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;}.elementor-34 .elementor-element.elementor-element-d79e085.elementor-element{--flex-grow:0;--flex-shrink:0;}.elementor-34 .elementor-element.elementor-element-759c89b{width:100%;max-width:100%;margin:0px 0px calc(var(--kit-widget-spacing, 0px) + 0px) 0px;padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;}.elementor-34 .elementor-element.elementor-element-759c89b.elementor-element{--flex-grow:0;--flex-shrink:0;}.elementor-34 .elementor-element.elementor-element-9c28e28{width:100%;max-width:100%;margin:0px 0px calc(var(--kit-widget-spacing, 0px) + 0px) 0px;padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;}.elementor-34 .elementor-element.elementor-element-9c28e28.elementor-element{--flex-grow:0;--flex-shrink:0;}.elementor-34 .elementor-element.elementor-element-c417720{width:100%;max-width:100%;margin:0px 0px calc(var(--kit-widget-spacing, 0px) + 0px) 0px;padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;}.elementor-34 .elementor-element.elementor-element-c417720.elementor-element{--flex-grow:0;--flex-shrink:0;}.elementor-34 .elementor-element.elementor-element-546c460{width:100%;max-width:100%;margin:0px 0px calc(var(--kit-widget-spacing, 0px) + 0px) 0px;padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;}.elementor-34 .elementor-element.elementor-element-546c460.elementor-element{--flex-grow:0;--flex-shrink:0;}.elementor-34 .elementor-element.elementor-element-ebc4ae8{width:100%;max-width:100%;margin:0px 0px calc(var(--kit-widget-spacing, 0px) + 0px) 0px;padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;}.elementor-34 .elementor-element.elementor-element-ebc4ae8.elementor-element{--flex-grow:0;--flex-shrink:0;}.elementor-34 .elementor-element.elementor-element-5bdc623{width:100%;max-width:100%;margin:0px 0px calc(var(--kit-widget-spacing, 0px) + 0px) 0px;padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;}.elementor-34 .elementor-element.elementor-element-5bdc623.elementor-element{--flex-grow:0;--flex-shrink:0;}.elementor-34 .elementor-element.elementor-element-1b3d82e{width:100%;max-width:100%;margin:0px 0px calc(var(--kit-widget-spacing, 0px) + 0px) 0px;padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;}.elementor-34 .elementor-element.elementor-element-1b3d82e.elementor-element{--flex-grow:0;--flex-shrink:0;}.elementor-34 .elementor-element.elementor-element-10f938d{width:100%;max-width:100%;margin:0px 0px calc(var(--kit-widget-spacing, 0px) + 0px) 0px;padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;}.elementor-34 .elementor-element.elementor-element-10f938d.elementor-element{--flex-grow:0;--flex-shrink:0;}.elementor-34 .elementor-element.elementor-element-1e9e13d{width:100%;max-width:100%;margin:0px 0px calc(var(--kit-widget-spacing, 0px) + 0px) 0px;padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;}.elementor-34 .elementor-element.elementor-element-1e9e13d.elementor-element{--flex-grow:0;--flex-shrink:0;}/* Start custom CSS *//* ── Hero outer shell ── */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  height: calc(100vh - var(--nav-h));
  min-height: 520px;
  max-height: 900px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--midnight);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero { height: calc(100vh - var(--nav-h-mobile)); min-height: 460px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) { 
  .hero { 
    /* Reduces the height so the stats bar below it can fit on the screen */
    height: 65vh; 
    min-height: 340px; 
  } 
}

/* ── Slides ── */
.hero__slide { position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0; transition: opacity 1s ease; pointer-events: none; }
.hero__slide.is-active { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; z-index: 1; }

/* ── Background image with Ken Burns zoom ── */
.hero__slide-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat; background-color: var(--midnight);
  transform: scale(1); transition: transform 8s ease;
}
.hero__slide.is-active .hero__slide-bg { transform: scale(1.06); }

/* ── Gradient overlay ── */
.hero__slide-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
    rgba(10,18,40,0.60) 0%,
    rgba(10,18,40,0.20) 40%,
    rgba(10,18,40,0.55) 70%,
    rgba(10,18,40,0.85) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ── Slide text content ── */
.hero__slide-content {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start; justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 0 clamp(20px,5vw,64px) clamp(68px,9vw,96px);
  max-width: min(100%, calc(var(--max-w) + 128px));
}

/* ── Eyebrow ── */
.hero__eyebrow {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.20em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 14px;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s 0.2s ease, transform 0.6s 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; max-width: 100%;
}
.hero__slide.is-active .hero__eyebrow { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ── Headline ── */
.hero__headline {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(28px,5.5vw,68px);
  font-weight: 300; color: #fff; line-height: 1.10;
  max-width: min(100%, 800px); overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s 0.35s ease, transform 0.7s 0.35s ease;
}
.hero__slide.is-active .hero__headline { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ── Subtext ── */
.hero__sub {
  font-size: clamp(13px,1.5vw,15px); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68);
  max-width: min(100%,500px); line-height: 1.72; margin-top: 16px; overflow-wrap: break-word;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s 0.50s ease, transform 0.6s 0.50s ease;
}
.hero__slide.is-active .hero__sub { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ── CTA link ── */
.hero__cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-top: 24px;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px); white-space: nowrap; position: relative;
  transition: opacity 0.6s 0.65s ease, transform 0.6s 0.65s ease;
}
.hero__cta::after { content: '→'; font-size: 15px; transition: transform 0.22s ease; }
.hero__cta:hover::after { transform: translateX(6px); }
.hero__cta::before { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -3px; left: 0; width: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); transition: width 0.25s ease; }
.hero__cta:hover::before { width: calc(100% - 20px); }
.hero__slide.is-active .hero__cta { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ── Desktop stats ── */
.hero__stats {
  position: absolute; bottom: clamp(68px,9vw,96px); right: clamp(20px,5vw,64px);
  z-index: 3; display: flex; gap: clamp(24px,4vw,48px);
}
.hero__stats > div { text-align: right; }
.hero__stat-num { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(28px,4vw,42px); font-weight: 300; color: #fff; display: block; line-height: 1; }
.hero__stat-label { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); display: block; margin-top: 4px; }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .hero__stats { display: none; } }

/* ── Arrows ── */
.hero__arrow {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; z-index: 10; transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
}
.hero__arrow:hover { background: rgba(184,160,106,0.35); border-color: rgba(184,160,106,0.6); }
.hero__arrow:active { transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.94); }
.hero__arrow svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.hero__arrow--prev { left: clamp(10px,2.5vw,24px); }
.hero__arrow--next { right: clamp(10px,2.5vw,24px); }
@media (max-width: 400px) { .hero__arrow { width: 40px; height: 40px; } .hero__arrow svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; } }

/* ── Dot indicators ── */
.hero__dots { position: absolute; bottom: 16px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; z-index: 10; }
.hero__dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); padding: 0; transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease; position: relative; }
.hero__dot::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -10px; }
.hero__dot.is-active { background: var(--gold); transform: scale(1.6); }

/* ── Progress bar ── */
.hero__progress { position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); z-index: 10; }
.hero__progress-bar { height: 100%; background: var(--gold); width: 0%; transition: width 0.1s linear; }

/* ── Slide counter ── */
.hero__counter { position: absolute; bottom: 20px; right: clamp(20px,5vw,64px); z-index: 10; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; user-select: none; }
.hero__counter-current { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 300; color: #fff; }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .hero__counter { display: none; } }

/* ── Mobile stat bar ── */
.hero-stats-bar { display: none; background: var(--midnight); padding: 18px var(--pad-x); grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
.hero-stats-bar__item { text-align: center; padding: 0 8px; }
.hero-stats-bar__item + .hero-stats-bar__item { border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.hero-stats-bar__num { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 28px; font-weight: 300; color: #fff; display: block; line-height: 1; }
.hero-stats-bar__label { font-size: 9px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); display: block; margin-top: 4px; }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .hero-stats-bar { display: grid; } }

/* ── Hero band ── */
.hero-band { background: #fff; padding: clamp(40px,6vw,64px) var(--pad-x) clamp(48px,7vw,72px); text-align: center; }
.hero-band__inner { max-width: 660px; margin: 0 auto; }
.hero-band__title { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(20px,3vw,34px); font-weight: 300; color: var(--midnight); margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.22; overflow-wrap: break-word; }
.hero-band__body { font-size: clamp(14px,1.5vw,16px); color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.80; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.arrow-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--firm-navy); transition: color 0.2s, gap 0.2s; }
.arrow-link::after { content: '→'; font-size: 14px; color: var(--gold); transition: transform 0.2s; }
.arrow-link:hover { color: var(--gold); gap: 14px; }
.arrow-link:hover::after { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ═══════════════════════════
   VALUES STRIP — Section 3
═══════════════════════════ */

/* Section shell */
.values {
  background: var(--off-white);
  padding: clamp(56px,7vw,88px) var(--pad-x) clamp(64px,8vw,96px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Background watermark — "IEJ" in faint navy */
.values::before {
  content: 'IEJ';
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(160px,25vw,340px);
  font-weight: 300; color: rgba(27,47,110,0.028);
  letter-spacing: 0.18em; white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none; user-select: none; line-height: 1;
}
@media (max-width: 480px) { .values::before { display: none; } }

/* Heading area */
.values__heading-wrap { text-align: center; margin-bottom: clamp(40px,5vw,60px); position: relative; }

/* Eyebrow with decorative lines */
.values__eyebrow {
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.values__eyebrow::before, .values__eyebrow::after {
  content: ''; height: 1px; width: 32px; background: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Main heading */
.values__head {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(24px,3.2vw,44px);
  font-weight: 300; color: var(--midnight); line-height: 1.15; overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

/* Grid */
.values__grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
  gap: 2px; max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

/* Card base state (hidden — revealed by JS) */
.values__card {
  background: #fff;
  padding: clamp(32px,4vw,48px) clamp(24px,3vw,40px);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease, background 0.22s ease;
}
.values__card:last-child { border-right: none; }
.values__card.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* Stagger the three cards */
.values__card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; }
.values__card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.values__card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }

/* Gold top bar grows on hover */
.values__card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
  height: 3px; width: 0; background: var(--gold); transition: width 0.35s ease;
}
.values__card:hover::before { width: 100%; }
.values__card:hover { background: rgba(232,237,248,0.45); }

/* Icon row */
.values__icon-wrap { margin-bottom: 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }

.values__icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--pale-navy);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(184,160,106,0.12);
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
}
.values__card:hover .values__icon { background: var(--firm-navy); box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(184,160,106,0.22); }

.values__icon-letter {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 28px; font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--firm-navy); opacity: 0.55; line-height: 1;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, opacity 0.25s ease;
}
.values__card:hover .values__icon-letter { color: var(--gold); opacity: 1; }

.values__card-num {
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
}

/* Text */
.values__title {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(20px,2.2vw,26px);
  font-weight: 300; color: var(--midnight); margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1.2;
}
.values__body { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.80; overflow-wrap: break-word; }

/* Hidden arrow — appears on hover */
.values__arrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-top: 20px;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(4px);
  transition: opacity 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease;
}
.values__arrow::after { content: '→'; font-size: 13px; }
.values__card:hover .values__arrow { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* Gold rule */
.values__rule {
  max-width: var(--max-w); margin: clamp(40px,5vw,56px) auto 0;
  height: 1px; background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
}

/* Stat row */
.values__stats {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
  max-width: 680px; margin: clamp(28px,4vw,40px) auto 0; text-align: center;
  /* reveal state */
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease;
}
.values__stats.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.values__stat + .values__stat { border-left: 1px solid var(--border); }
.values__stat-num {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(36px,5vw,52px);
  font-weight: 300; color: var(--firm-navy); display: block; line-height: 1;
}
.values__stat-label {
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); display: block; margin-top: 6px;
}

/* Responsive — 2-col tablet */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .values__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .values__card:nth-child(3) { grid-column: span 2; border-right: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .values__card:nth-child(1) { border-right: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .values__card:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
}

/* Responsive — 1-col mobile */
@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .values__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; border: none; }
  .values__card { border-right: none; border: 1px solid var(--border); margin-bottom: 2px; }
  .values__card:nth-child(3) { grid-column: span 1; }
  .values__icon { width: 52px; height: 52px; }
  .values__icon-letter { font-size: 22px; }
  .values__card:nth-child(1),
  .values__card:nth-child(2),
  .values__card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0s; }
  .values__stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 200px; }
  .values__stat + .values__stat { border-left: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
}


/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   NEWS TEASER — Section 4
════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── MAIN CONTENT WRAPPER ── */
.tg-news-outer {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(240px, 0.8fr) 2fr 72px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08); /* Adds bottom containment line */
  background: #ffffff !important; /* Force pure white background */
  align-items: stretch; /* Stretches columns vertically to match heights perfectly */
  
  /* FORCE FULL EDGE-TO-EDGE EXPANSION */
  width: 100vw !important;
  max-width: 100vw !important;
  position: relative;
  left: 50%;
  right: 50%;
  margin-left: -50vw !important;
  margin-right: -50vw !important;

  /* SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATION INITIAL STATE */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease;
}

/* TRIGGER STATE: Fires smoothly when JavaScript detects scroll */
.tg-news-outer.is-visible,
.tg-news-outer.visible {
  opacity: 1 !important; 
  transform: translateY(0) !important;
}

/* ── HEADER COLUMN ── */
.tg-hdr--news {
  padding: clamp(32px,4vw,52px) clamp(24px,3vw,36px);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  display: flex; 
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: #ffffff !important; /* Changes the 'Latest News' block from off-white to pure white */
  min-width: 0;
}
.tg-hdr--news .tg-hdr__eyebrow {
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.20em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.tg-hdr--news .tg-hdr__title {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(30px,4vw,62px);
  font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.0; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--midnight); overflow-wrap: break-word;
  flex: 1; display: flex; align-items: flex-end;
}
.tg-hdr--news .tg-hdr__link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--firm-navy);
  transition: color 0.2s, gap 0.2s;
  margin-top: 20px; flex-shrink: 0; white-space: nowrap;
}
.tg-hdr--news .tg-hdr__link::after { content: '→'; color: var(--gold); }
.tg-hdr--news .tg-hdr__link:hover { color: var(--gold); gap: 10px; }

/* ── CARDS WRAPPER GRID ── */
.tg-cards-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  min-width: 0;
  height: 100%;
}

/* Individual card styling */
.tg-cards-col .tg-card.loop-card {
  display: flex; 
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: clamp(32px,3vw,44px) clamp(20px,2.5vw,32px);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  min-height: 240px; 
  text-decoration: none;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  transition: background 0.18s ease;
  overflow: hidden; 
  min-width: 0;
  position: relative;
}
.tg-cards-col .tg-card.loop-card:last-child { border-right: none; }
.tg-cards-col .tg-card.loop-card:hover { background: var(--pale-navy) !important; }

/* Gold top bar on hover */
.tg-cards-col .tg-card.loop-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
  height: 2px; width: 0; background: var(--gold);
  transition: width 0.30s ease;
}
.tg-cards-col .tg-card.loop-card:hover::before { width: 100%; }

/* Card components */
.tg-cards-col .tg-card__meta {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; margin-bottom: 20px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.tg-cards-col .tg-card__category {
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.20em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.tg-cards-col .tg-card__date { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.10em; color: var(--muted); }
.tg-cards-col .tg-card__rule {
  width: 24px; height: 1px; background: var(--border);
  margin: 0 auto 20px; flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: width 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
}
.tg-cards-col .tg-card.loop-card:hover .tg-card__rule { width: 40px; background: var(--gold); }
.tg-cards-col .tg-card__title {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(15px,1.7vw,18px);
  font-weight: 400; color: var(--midnight); line-height: 1.42;
  flex: 1; overflow: hidden; display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 5; -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word;
  transition: color 0.18s ease;
}
.tg-cards-col .tg-card.loop-card:hover .tg-card__title { color: var(--firm-navy); }
.tg-cards-col .tg-card__read {
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
  margin-top: 16px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(4px);
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.tg-cards-col .tg-card__read::after { content: '→'; font-size: 12px; }
.tg-cards-col .tg-card.loop-card:hover .tg-card__read { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ── SEE ALL STRIP ── */
.tg-see-all--news {
  display: flex; 
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; 
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px; 
  text-decoration: none;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  transition: background 0.18s ease;
  padding: 16px 0; 
  min-width: 72px;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  height: 100%;
}
.tg-see-all--news:hover { background: var(--pale-navy) !important; }
.tg-see-all__arr svg path { fill: var(--gold); }
.tg-see-all__txt {
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--midnight);
  writing-mode: vertical-rl; transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES ── */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .tg-news-outer {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(180px, 0.8fr) 2fr 56px;
    width: 100vw !important;
    margin-left: -50vw !important;
    margin-right: -50vw !important;
  }
  .tg-cards-col { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .tg-cards-col .tg-card.loop-card:nth-child(3) { display: none; }
  .tg-cards-col .tg-card.loop-card:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .tg-news-outer {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    padding: 24px 0 !important;
    width: 100vw !important;
    margin-left: -50vw !important;
    margin-right: -50vw !important;
    left: 50%;
  }
  .tg-hdr--news { width: 100%; border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08); padding: 24px 16px; }
  .tg-cards-col { display: flex !important; flex-direction: column !important; width: 100% !important; }
  .tg-cards-col .tg-card.loop-card:nth-child(n+2) { display: none !important; }
  .tg-cards-col .tg-card.loop-card:nth-child(1) { border-right: none !important; width: 100% !important; }
  .tg-hdr--news .tg-hdr__title { font-size: clamp(26px,5.5vw,40px); }
  .tg-news-outer > *:last-child {
    display: flex !important; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 100% !important; padding: 20px 0; border-left: none; border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  }
  .tg-news-outer > *:last-child span,
  .tg-news-outer > *:last-child div,
  .tg-news-outer > *:last-child a { writing-mode: horizontal-tb !important; transform: none !important; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-stats-bar { display: grid !important; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important; padding: 12px 8px !important; }
  .hero-stats-bar__item { border-bottom: none !important; border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1) !important; }
  .hero-stats-bar__item:first-child { border-left: none !important; }
}

.tg-cards-col .elementor-widget-container,
.tg-cards-col .elementor-html {
  display: contents;
}


/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
    EXPERTISE PRACTICE STRIP — Section 5
════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Section shell */
.expertise-strip {
  background: #fff;
  padding: clamp(48px,6vw,80px) 0 0;

  /* ANIMATION BASE: Hidden and ready to slide up */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}

/* TRIGGER STATE: Triggers when JavaScript hooks onto it */
.expertise-strip.is-visible,
.expertise-strip.visible {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: translateY(0) !important;
}

/* Intro block */
.expertise-strip__intro {
  padding: 0 var(--pad-x) clamp(28px,4vw,48px);
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.expertise-strip__text { min-width: 0; }

/* Eyebrow */
.eyebrow {
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.eyebrow::after {
  content: ''; height: 1px; width: 32px;
  background: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Section heading */
.section-title {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(22px,3vw,42px);
  font-weight: 300; color: var(--midnight);
  line-height: 1.15; overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

/* View all link */
.expertise-strip__all {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--firm-navy);
  transition: color 0.2s, gap 0.2s;
  white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0; padding-bottom: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.expertise-strip__all::after {
  content: '→'; color: var(--gold); font-size: 14px; transition: transform 0.2s;
}
.expertise-strip__all:hover { color: var(--gold); gap: 12px; }
.expertise-strip__all:hover::after { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* Practice row */
.practice-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Practice area tile */
.pa {
  padding: clamp(24px,3vw,40px) clamp(16px,2.5vw,28px) clamp(28px,4vw,48px);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
  text-decoration: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: background 0.18s ease; overflow: hidden; min-width: 0;
  position: relative;
}
.pa:last-child { border-right: none; }
.pa:hover { background: var(--pale-navy); }

/* Gold top bar */
.pa::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
  height: 2px; width: 0; background: var(--gold);
  transition: width 0.30s ease;
}
.pa:hover::before { width: 100%; }

/* Number */
.pa__num {
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px; flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Name */
.pa__name {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(15px,1.6vw,18px);
  font-weight: 400; color: var(--midnight); line-height: 1.3;
  flex: 1; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word;
  transition: color 0.18s ease;
}
.pa:hover .pa__name { color: var(--firm-navy); }

/* Descriptor — slides down on hover */
.pa__desc {
  font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65;
  max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; opacity: 0;
  transition: max-height 0.3s ease, opacity 0.25s ease, margin-top 0.25s ease;
}
.pa:hover .pa__desc { max-height: 80px; opacity: 1; margin-top: 10px; }

/* Arrow */
.pa__arr {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 20px; flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: gap 0.2s ease;
}
.pa:hover .pa__arr { gap: 10px; }
.pa__arr svg { flex-shrink: 0; transition: transform 0.2s ease; }
.pa:hover .pa__arr svg { transform: translateX(3px); }
.pa__arr svg path { fill: var(--gold); }

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .practice-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
  .pa:nth-child(3) { border-right: none; }
  .pa:nth-child(n+4) { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-right: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .pa:nth-child(5) { border-right: none; }
  .pa__desc { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .practice-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .pa:nth-child(3) { border-right: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .pa:nth-child(odd)  { border-right: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .pa:nth-child(even) { border-right: none; }
  .pa:nth-child(n+3)  { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .pa:nth-child(5)    { grid-column: span 2; border-right: none; }
  .expertise-strip__intro { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .pa__name { font-size: 14px; }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   DEALS & CASES TEASER — Section 6
   Three-part animation rule applied correctly
════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ① Hidden on load */
.deals-teaser {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease;
}

/* ② Visible when JS adds .is-visible */
.deals-teaser.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Section shell */
.deals-teaser {
  background: var(--firm-navy);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Outer grid */
.deals-outer {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(200px,1.1fr) 1fr 72px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Header column */
.deals-hdr {
  padding: clamp(32px,4vw,52px) clamp(20px,3vw,36px);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.12); min-width: 0;
}
.deals-hdr__eyebrow {
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.20em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 10px; opacity: 0.85;
}
.deals-hdr__title {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(30px,4vw,62px);
  font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.0; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word;
  flex: 1; display: flex; align-items: flex-end;
}
.deals-hdr__link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
  transition: opacity 0.2s, gap 0.2s;
  margin-top: 20px; flex-shrink: 0; white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none; opacity: 0.85;
}
.deals-hdr__link::after { content: '→'; font-size: 13px; transition: transform 0.2s; }
.deals-hdr__link:hover { opacity: 1; gap: 10px; }
.deals-hdr__link:hover::after { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* Cards column */
.deals-cards-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));
  min-width: 0; overflow: hidden;
}

/* Individual card */
.deals-card {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  padding: clamp(24px,3vw,36px) clamp(18px,2.5vw,28px);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  min-height: 220px; text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.18s ease; overflow: hidden;
  min-width: 0; position: relative;
}
.deals-card:last-child { border-right: none; }
.deals-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }

/* Gold top bar */
.deals-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
  height: 2px; width: 0; background: var(--gold);
  transition: width 0.30s ease;
}
.deals-card:hover::before { width: 100%; }

/* Card meta */
.deals-card__meta {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; margin-bottom: 20px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.deals-card__category {
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.20em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 4px; opacity: 0.9;
}
.deals-card__date {
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.10em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}

/* Decorative rule */
.deals-card__rule {
  width: 24px; height: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  margin: 0 auto 20px; flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: width 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
}
.deals-card:hover .deals-card__rule { width: 40px; background: var(--gold); }

/* Title */
.deals-card__title {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(15px,1.7vw,18px);
  font-weight: 400; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88); line-height: 1.42;
  flex: 1; overflow: hidden; display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 6; -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word;
  transition: color 0.18s ease;
}
.deals-card:hover .deals-card__title { color: #fff; }

/* Read label */
.deals-card__read {
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-top: 16px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(4px);
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.deals-card__read::after { content: '→'; font-size: 12px; }
.deals-card:hover .deals-card__read { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* See-all strip */
.deals-see-all {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px; text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.18s ease;
  padding: 16px 0; min-width: 48px;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.deals-see-all:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); }
.deals-see-all__arr svg path { fill: var(--gold); }
.deals-see-all__txt {
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  writing-mode: vertical-rl; transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .deals-outer { grid-template-columns: minmax(180px,1.1fr) 1fr 56px; }
  .deals-cards-col { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .deals-card:nth-child(3) { display: none; }
  .deals-card:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .deals-outer { grid-template-columns: minmax(140px,1fr) 1fr 48px; }
  .deals-cards-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .deals-card:nth-child(n+2) { display: none; }
  .deals-card:nth-child(1) { border-right: none; }
  .deals-hdr__title { font-size: clamp(26px,5.5vw,40px); }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .deals-outer { grid-template-columns: 1fr 48px; grid-template-rows: auto 1fr; }
  .deals-hdr {
    grid-column: span 2; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;
    padding: 20px var(--pad-x); gap: 16px;
    border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  }
  .deals-hdr__title { font-size: clamp(22px,6vw,32px); align-items: center; flex: 1; }
  .deals-hdr__link { display: none; }
  .deals-cards-col { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 2; }
  .deals-see-all { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 2; border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   SMART INSIGHTS TEASER — Section 7
   Three-part animation rule applied correctly
════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ① Hidden on load */
.insights-teaser {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease;
}

/* ② Visible when JS adds .is-visible */
.insights-teaser.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Section shell */
.insights-teaser {
  background: #060c1d;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Outer grid: header | image | articles | see-all */
.insights-outer {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns:
    minmax(200px,1.2fr)
    minmax(0,0.9fr)
    minmax(0,1.3fr)
    72px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 360px;
}

/* Header column */
.insights-hdr {
  padding: clamp(32px,4vw,52px) clamp(20px,3vw,36px);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); min-width: 0;
}
.insights-hdr__eyebrow {
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.20em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 10px; opacity: 0.85;
}
.insights-hdr__title {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(30px,4vw,62px);
  font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.0; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word;
  flex: 1; display: flex; align-items: flex-end;
}
.insights-hdr__sub {
  font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  line-height: 1.72; margin-top: 16px; max-width: 280px;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}
.insights-hdr__link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
  transition: opacity 0.2s, gap 0.2s;
  margin-top: 24px; flex-shrink: 0; white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none; opacity: 0.85;
}
.insights-hdr__link::after { content: '→'; font-size: 13px; transition: transform 0.2s; }
.insights-hdr__link:hover { opacity: 1; gap: 10px; }
.insights-hdr__link:hover::after { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* Image column */
.insights-img {
  overflow: hidden; position: relative;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  min-height: 320px;
}
.insights-img__bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.55; transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}
.insights-img:hover .insights-img__bg { opacity: 0.68; transform: scale(1.03); }
.insights-img::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* Articles column */
.insights-col {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  min-width: 0;
}

/* Individual insight link */
.insight-link {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  padding: clamp(24px,3vw,36px) clamp(20px,3vw,32px);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  flex: 1; transition: background 0.18s ease;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; min-width: 0;
}
.insight-link:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); }

/* Gold left border grows downward on hover */
.insight-link::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 2px; height: 0; background: var(--gold);
  transition: height 0.35s ease;
}
.insight-link:hover::before { height: 100%; }

/* Label */
.insight-link__label {
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.20em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px; flex-shrink: 0; opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Title */
.insight-link__title {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(16px,1.8vw,20px);
  font-weight: 300; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); line-height: 1.42;
  flex: 1; overflow: hidden; display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 4; -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word;
  transition: color 0.18s ease;
}
.insight-link:hover .insight-link__title { color: #fff; }

/* Read label */
.insight-link__read {
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-top: 14px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(4px);
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.insight-link__read::after { content: '→'; font-size: 12px; }
.insight-link:hover .insight-link__read { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* Newsletter prompt */
.insights-newsletter {
  padding: clamp(20px,3vw,32px) clamp(20px,3vw,32px);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(184,160,106,0.2);
}
.insights-newsletter__heading {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(18px,2vw,24px);
  font-weight: 300; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 6px; line-height: 1.3;
}
.insights-newsletter__sub {
  font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.insights-newsletter__btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
  border: 1px solid rgba(184,160,106,0.4); padding: 9px 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.insights-newsletter__btn::after { content: '→'; font-size: 12px; }
.insights-newsletter__btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(184,160,106,0.1); color: #fff;
}

/* See-all strip */
.insights-see-all {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px; text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.18s ease;
  padding: 16px 0; min-width: 48px;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}
.insights-see-all:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }
.insights-see-all__arr svg path { fill: var(--gold); }
.insights-see-all__txt {
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  writing-mode: vertical-rl; transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .insights-outer { grid-template-columns: minmax(180px,1.1fr) 1fr 56px; }
  .insights-img { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .insights-outer { grid-template-columns: minmax(140px,1fr) 1fr 48px; }
  .insights-hdr__sub { display: none; }
  .insights-hdr__title { font-size: clamp(26px,5.5vw,40px); }
  .insight-link:nth-child(2) { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .insights-outer { grid-template-columns: 1fr 48px; grid-template-rows: auto 1fr; }
  .insights-hdr {
    grid-column: span 2; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;
    padding: 20px var(--pad-x); gap: 16px;
    border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  }
  .insights-hdr__title { font-size: clamp(22px,6vw,32px); align-items: center; flex: 1; }
  .insights-hdr__sub { display: none; }
  .insights-hdr__link { display: none; }
  .insights-col { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 2; }
  .insights-see-all { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 2; border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04); }
  .insights-newsletter { display: none; }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   TEAM STRIP — Section 8
   Complete Production-Ready CSS Block
════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ① Base State: Configuration & Hidden on load */
.team-strip, 
body.elementor-page-34.team-strip, 
.team-strip > .e-con-inner, 
.team-strip > .elementor-container {
  background: var(--off-white);
  padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px) var(--pad-x) 0;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  transform: translateY(20px) !important;
  transition: opacity 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) !important;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* ② Trigger State: Matched Specificity Override to Force Sight */
.team-strip.is-visible, 
body.elementor-page-34.team-strip.is-visible, 
.team-strip.is-visible > .e-con-inner, 
.team-strip.is-visible > .elementor-container {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: translateY(0) !important;
}

/* ───────────────────────────────────────────
   LAYOUT & COMPONENTS
   ─────────────────────────────────────────── */

/* Intro block */
.team-strip__intro {
  max-width: var(--max-w); 
  margin: 0 auto clamp(28px,4vw,48px);
  display: flex; 
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between; 
  gap: 24px; 
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.team-strip__text { 
  min-width: 0; 
}

.team-strip__sub {
  font-size: clamp(14px,1.5vw,16px); 
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.8; 
  margin-top: 10px; 
  max-width: 520px;
}

/* Meet all link */
.team-strip__all {
  display: inline-flex; 
  align-items: center; 
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 10px; 
  font-weight: 600; 
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase; 
  color: var(--firm-navy);
  transition: color 0.2s, gap 0.2s;
  white-space: nowrap; 
  flex-shrink: 0; 
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.team-strip__all::after { 
  content: '→'; 
  color: var(--gold); 
  font-size: 14px; 
  transition: transform 0.2s; 
}

.team-strip__all:hover { 
  color: var(--gold); 
  gap: 12px; 
}

.team-strip__all:hover::after { 
  transform: translateX(4px); 
}

/* Photo grid */
.prof-grid {
  display: grid; 
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  overflow: hidden; 
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}

/* Profile tile */
.prof {
  position: relative; 
  overflow: hidden; 
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  min-width: 0; 
  display: block; 
  text-decoration: none;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}

.prof:last-child { 
  border-right: none; 
}

/* Photo background */
.prof__bg {
  position: absolute; 
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover; 
  background-position: center top;
  background-color: var(--midnight);
  transform: scale(1); 
  transition: transform 0.55s ease;
}

.prof:hover .prof__bg { 
  transform: scale(1.05); 
}

/* Gradient overlay */
.prof__overlay {
  position: absolute; 
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(10,18,40,0.95) 0%,
    rgba(10,18,40,0.40) 45%,
    rgba(10,18,40,0.10) 75%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.prof:hover .prof__overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(10,18,40,0.98) 0%,
    rgba(10,18,40,0.50) 45%,
    rgba(10,18,40,0.15) 75%,
    transparent 100%
  );
}

/* Gold top bar */
.prof::before {
  content: ''; 
  position: absolute; 
  top: 0; 
  left: 0; 
  right: 0;
  height: 0; 
  background: var(--gold); 
  z-index: 3;
  transition: height 0.3s ease;
}

.prof:hover::before { 
  height: 3px; 
}

/* Content block */
.prof__content {
  position: absolute; 
  bottom: 0; 
  left: 0; 
  right: 0;
  padding: clamp(16px,2.5vw,28px) clamp(14px,2vw,24px);
  z-index: 2; 
  transform: translateY(0); 
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.prof:hover .prof__content { 
  transform: translateY(-4px); 
}

/* Role */
.prof__role {
  font-size: 10px; 
  font-weight: 600; 
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase; 
  color: var(--gold); 
  margin-bottom: 5px; 
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Name */
.prof__name {
  font-family: var(--serif); 
  font-size: clamp(16px,2vw,22px);
  font-weight: 300; 
  color: #fff; 
  margin-bottom: 5px; 
  line-height: 1.2;
  overflow-wrap: break-word; 
  word-break: break-word;
}

/* Qualifications — fades out on hover */
.prof__quals {
  font-size: 11px; 
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); 
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  opacity: 1; 
  max-height: 40px; 
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, max-height 0.25s ease, margin-bottom 0.25s ease;
}

.prof:hover .prof__quals { 
  opacity: 0; 
  max-height: 0; 
  margin-bottom: 0; 
}

/* Email — fades out on hover */
.prof__email {
  font-size: clamp(11px,1.2vw,12px); 
  color: var(--gold);
  overflow: hidden; 
  text-overflow: ellipsis; 
  white-space: nowrap; 
  display: block;
  opacity: 0.85; 
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.prof:hover .prof__email { 
  opacity: 0; 
}

/* View profile CTA — fades in on hover */
.prof__cta {
  font-size: 10px; 
  font-weight: 600; 
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase; 
  color: var(--gold);
  display: flex; 
  align-items: center; 
  gap: 6px;
  opacity: 0; 
  transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: opacity 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease;
}

.prof__cta::after { 
  content: '→'; 
  font-size: 13px; 
}

.prof:hover .prof__cta { 
  opacity: 1; 
  transform: translateY(0); 
}

/* ── Responsive Media Queries ── */
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .prof-grid { 
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; 
  }
  .prof:nth-child(odd) { 
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); 
  }
  .prof:nth-child(even) { 
    border-right: none; 
  }
  .prof:nth-child(1),
  .prof:nth-child(2) { 
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); 
  }
  .team-strip__intro { 
    flex-direction: column; 
    align-items: flex-start; 
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .prof { 
    aspect-ratio: 2/3; 
  }
  .prof__quals { 
    display: none; 
  }
  .prof__name { 
    font-size: clamp(15px,4vw,18px); 
  }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .prof-grid { 
    grid-template-columns: 1fr; 
  }
  .prof { 
    aspect-ratio: 4/3; 
    border-right: none !important; 
  }
  .prof:not(:last-child) { 
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); 
  }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   CTA BAND — Section 9
   Three-part animation rule applied correctly
════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ① Hidden on load */
.cta-band {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease;
}

/* ② Visible when JS adds .is-visible */
.cta-band.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Section shell */
.cta-band {
  background: var(--firm-navy);
  padding: clamp(56px,7vw,88px) var(--pad-x);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Diagonal texture overlay */
.cta-band::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.015) 0px,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.015) 1px,
    transparent 1px,
    transparent 12px
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Gold accent line at top */
.cta-band::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(184,160,106,0.5) 20%,
    rgba(184,160,106,0.8) 50%,
    rgba(184,160,106,0.5) 80%,
    transparent 100%
  );
}

/* Inner container */
.cta-band__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: clamp(32px,5vw,80px);
  align-items: center;
}

/* Left: heading block */
.cta-band__left { min-width: 0; }

/* Eyebrow */
.cta-band__eyebrow {
  font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.8; margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
}
.cta-band__eyebrow::after {
  content: ''; height: 1px; width: 28px;
  background: var(--gold); opacity: 0.5; flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Heading */
.cta-band__title {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(28px,4vw,58px);
  font-weight: 300; color: #fff; line-height: 1.12;
  overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word;
}
.cta-band__title em { color: var(--gold); font-style: italic; }

/* Subtext */
.cta-band__sub {
  font-size: clamp(13px,1.4vw,15px); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  line-height: 1.75; margin-top: 16px; max-width: 480px; overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

/* Right: button + phone */
.cta-band__right {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end; gap: 20px; flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Primary CTA button — gold background */
.cta-band__btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--midnight);
  background: var(--gold); padding: 14px 28px;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.15s ease, gap 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap; text-decoration: none;
}
.cta-band__btn::after { content: '→'; font-size: 14px; transition: transform 0.2s ease; }
.cta-band__btn:hover { background: #c9a850; transform: translateY(-2px); gap: 14px; }
.cta-band__btn:hover::after { transform: translateX(3px); }
.cta-band__btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }

/* Phone number */
.cta-band__secondary {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-end; gap: 4px;
}
.cta-band__phone {
  font-size: 16px; font-weight: 300; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s; font-family: var(--serif);
}
.cta-band__phone:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.cta-band__label {
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}

/* Bottom divider */
.cta-band__divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(184,160,106,0.35), transparent);
  margin-top: clamp(40px,5vw,64px); position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .cta-band__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .cta-band__right { align-items: flex-start; flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; }
  .cta-band__secondary { align-items: flex-start; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .cta-band__right { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .cta-band__btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT STRIP + PILLAR — Section 9b
   Three-part animation rule on both elements
════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ① About strip — hidden on load */
.about-strip {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease;
}
/* ② About strip — visible */
.about-strip.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ① Pillar section — hidden on load */
.pillar-section {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.65s 0.15s ease;
}
/* ② Pillar section — visible (slight delay after about strip) */
.pillar-section.is-visible { opacity: 1; }

/* ── About Strip ── */
.about-strip {
  background: #fff;
  padding: clamp(56px,7vw,88px) var(--pad-x);
  text-align: center;
}
.about-strip__inner { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* Centred eyebrow — lines on both sides */
.eyebrow--center {
  justify-content: center;
}
.eyebrow--center::before {
  content: ''; height: 1px; width: 32px;
  background: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0;
}
.eyebrow--center::after { display: none; }

.about-strip .section-title { font-size: clamp(26px,3.5vw,48px); margin-bottom: 20px; }

.about-strip__body {
  font-size: clamp(14px,1.6vw,17px); color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.85; margin: 0 auto 32px; max-width: 680px;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

/* Stats row */
.about-strip__stats {
  display: flex; justify-content: center;
  gap: clamp(24px,5vw,64px); margin-bottom: 36px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.about-strip__stat { text-align: center; }
.about-strip__stat-num {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(36px,5vw,52px);
  font-weight: 300; color: var(--firm-navy); display: block; line-height: 1;
}
.about-strip__stat-label {
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); display: block; margin-top: 5px;
}

/* Arrow link */
.arrow-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--firm-navy);
  transition: color 0.2s, gap 0.2s; text-decoration: none;
}
.arrow-link::after { content: '→'; font-size: 14px; color: var(--gold); transition: transform 0.2s; }
.arrow-link:hover { color: var(--gold); gap: 14px; }
.arrow-link:hover::after { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ── Pillar Section ── */
.pillar-section {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  min-height: clamp(360px,40vw,500px);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.pillar-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--midnight) 0%, #060c1d 100%);
}
.pillar-bg-img {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.08; transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}
.pillar-section:hover .pillar-bg-img { opacity: 0.12; }

/* Gold border lines top and bottom */
.pillar-section::before,
.pillar-section::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(184,160,106,0.4), transparent);
  z-index: 3;
}
.pillar-section::before { top: 0; }
.pillar-section::after  { bottom: 0; }

/* 2×2 tile grid */
.pillar-grid {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(10px,2vw,16px);
  padding: clamp(32px,5vw,56px) var(--pad-x);
  width: 100%; max-width: clamp(280px,55vw,500px);
}

/* Individual tile */
.pl {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  text-align: center; text-decoration: none; aspect-ratio: 1;
  padding: clamp(16px,3vw,28px) clamp(12px,2vw,20px);
  background: var(--firm-navy);
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.pl:hover { opacity: 0.88; transform: scale(0.97); }
.pl--circle { border-radius: 50%; }
.pl--sq     { border-radius: 8px; }
.pl--gold   { background: transparent; border: 1px solid rgba(184,160,106,0.5); }
.pl--gold:hover { border-color: var(--gold); opacity: 1; }

/* Inner glow on hover */
.pl::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: inherit;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(184,160,106,0);
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.pl:hover::before { box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(184,160,106,0.4); }

/* Tile label */
.pl__lbl {
  font-size: clamp(8px,1.1vw,10px); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 6px; line-height: 1.45;
}
.pl__lbl .pl__icon { font-size: clamp(14px,2vw,18px); color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; }
.pl--gold .pl__lbl { color: var(--gold); }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .about-strip__stats { gap: 20px; }
  .about-strip__stat-num { font-size: clamp(28px,8vw,40px); }
  .pillar-grid { max-width: 90vw; gap: 10px; }
}
@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .about-strip__stats { flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
}/* End custom CSS */