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/* Practice-area imagery follows the restrained reveal used on the reference site. */
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/* Firm introduction: an editorial statement with substantive client promises. */
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  background:var(--cream);
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}
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}
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.opening-kicker{
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  font-weight:700;
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}
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  gap:clamp(60px,9vw,160px);
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}
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}
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}
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}
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  line-height:1.72;
}
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  padding:0 0 7px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--ink);
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  font-weight:700;
  transition:color .2s,border-color .2s;
}
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  display:grid;
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  border-top:1px solid #cbc7bb;
  border-bottom:1px solid #cbc7bb;
}
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  gap:18px;
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}
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  z-index:-1;
  inset:0;
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}
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  bottom:0;
  left:0;
  height:3px;
  background:#c9ad6c;
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}
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  transition:transform .55s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.opening-principles article+article{
  padding-left:clamp(24px,2.6vw,44px);
  border-left:1px solid #cbc7bb;
}
.opening-principles span{
  color:#a68b51;
  font-size:12px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.13em;
}
.opening-principles h3{
  margin:0 0 13px;
  color:var(--ink);
  font:400 clamp(27px,2vw,35px)/1.05 var(--serif);
  letter-spacing:-.02em;
}
.opening-principles p{
  max-width:310px;
  margin:0;
  color:#696d73;
  font-size:15px;
  line-height:1.65;
}
@media(hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){
  .opening-principles article:hover::before{transform:translateY(0)}
  .opening-principles article:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
  .opening-principles article:hover>span,.opening-principles article:hover>div{transform:translateY(-5px)}
  .opening-principles article:hover h3{color:#fbf8f0}
  .opening-principles article:hover p{color:#c8cbd1}
  .opening-principles article:hover>span{color:#d7bc79}
}
.opening-principles h3,.opening-principles p,.opening-principles span{
  transition:color .35s ease;
}
@media(max-width:1000px){
  .opening:before{display:none}
  .opening-message{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:45px}
  .opening-message h2{max-width:830px}
  .opening-copy{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) auto;gap:50px;align-items:end}
  .opening-copy p{margin-bottom:0}
  .opening-principles article{grid-template-columns:26px 1fr;padding-right:22px}
  .opening-principles article+article{padding-left:22px}
}
@media(max-width:700px){
  .opening{padding:0 24px 72px}
  .opening-top{min-height:78px;align-items:flex-start;padding:24px 0}
  .opening-kicker{max-width:150px;text-align:right;line-height:1.5}
  .opening-message{padding:66px 0 62px;gap:38px}
  .opening-message:after{width:46px;height:4px}
  .opening-message h2{font-size:clamp(58px,17vw,78px);line-height:.94;letter-spacing:-.045em}
  .opening-copy{display:block}
  .opening-copy p{font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 29px}
  .opening-link{min-width:195px}
  .opening-principles{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .opening-principles article{min-height:0;padding:25px 0;grid-template-columns:34px 1fr}
  .opening-principles article+article{padding-left:0;border-left:0;border-top:1px solid #cbc7bb}
  .opening-principles h3{font-size:30px;margin-bottom:9px}
  .opening-principles p{font-size:14px}
}

/* Progressive scroll reveals. Content remains fully visible without JavaScript. */
html,body{overflow-x:hidden;overflow-x:clip}
.reveal-item{
  --reveal-delay:0ms;
  opacity:0;
  transform:translate3d(0,34px,0);
  transition:
    opacity .72s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1) var(--reveal-delay),
    transform .88s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1) var(--reveal-delay),
    clip-path 1.05s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1) var(--reveal-delay);
  will-change:opacity,transform,clip-path;
}
.reveal-item[data-reveal="left"]{transform:translate3d(-42px,0,0)}
.reveal-item[data-reveal="right"]{transform:translate3d(42px,0,0)}
.reveal-item[data-reveal="clip"]{
  opacity:0;
  transform:scale(1.035);
  clip-path:none;
}
.reveal-item.is-visible{
  opacity:1;
  transform:none;
  clip-path:inset(0 0 0 0);
  will-change:auto;
}
.opening-top.reveal-item:after,.contact-top.reveal-item:after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:0;
  right:0;
  bottom:-1px;
  height:1px;
  background:var(--gold);
  transform:scaleX(0);
  transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform 1.15s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1) calc(var(--reveal-delay) + 180ms);
}
.opening-top.reveal-item.is-visible:after,.contact-top.reveal-item.is-visible:after{transform:scaleX(1)}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .reveal-item,.reveal-item[data-reveal]{opacity:1;transform:none;clip-path:none;transition:none}
  .opening-top.reveal-item:after,.contact-top.reveal-item:after{display:none}
}

/* Floating navigation inspired by the reference site's glass capsule. */
.topline{display:none}
html{scroll-padding-top:110px}
.header{
  position:fixed;
  top:14px;
  left:clamp(14px,2vw,30px);
  right:clamp(14px,2vw,30px);
  z-index:100;
  height:72px;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:auto minmax(390px,1fr) auto;
  align-items:center;
  gap:clamp(20px,3vw,48px);
  padding:8px 10px 8px 24px;
  background:rgba(10,18,31,.74);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.17);
  border-radius:20px;
  box-shadow:0 12px 40px rgba(4,9,18,.12);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(20px) saturate(125%);
  backdrop-filter:blur(20px) saturate(125%);
  transition:top .3s ease,background .3s ease,box-shadow .3s ease,transform .3s ease;
}
.header.is-scrolled{
  top:9px;
  background:rgba(10,18,31,.92);
  box-shadow:0 14px 42px rgba(4,9,18,.25);
}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;min-width:220px}
.brand img{
  width:220px;
  filter:brightness(0) invert(1);
  opacity:.94;
}
.nav{
  justify-self:center;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:4px;
  padding:5px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.035);
}
.nav a{
  position:relative;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  min-height:42px;
  padding:0 clamp(14px,1.4vw,23px);
  border-radius:999px;
  color:#fff;
  font-size:14px;
  font-weight:600;
  white-space:nowrap;
  transition:color .2s ease,background .2s ease,transform .2s ease;
}
.nav a:hover{color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,.075);transform:translateY(-1px)}
.nav a.is-active{color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,.1)}
.nav a.is-active:after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:50%;
  bottom:6px;
  width:4px;
  height:4px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:#d6bb78;
  transform:translateX(-50%);
}
.header-actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.header-phone{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  min-height:46px;
  padding:0 17px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border-radius:999px;
  color:#fff;
  font-size:15px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.01em;
  white-space:nowrap;
  transition:background .2s,color .2s;
}
.header-phone:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);color:#fff}
.nav-cta{
  justify-self:auto;
  min-height:46px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:24px;
  padding:0 20px;
  border:0;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:#d1b56d;
  color:#101729;
  font-size:12px;
  font-weight:700;
  white-space:nowrap;
  transition:background .2s ease,transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.nav-cta:hover{
  color:#101729;
  border-color:transparent;
  background:#e1c883;
  transform:translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.16);
}
.hero{padding-top:0}
@media(max-width:1260px){
  .header{grid-template-columns:auto 1fr auto;gap:18px}
  .brand{min-width:190px}.brand img{width:190px}
  .nav a{padding:0 14px}
  .header-phone{display:none}
  .nav-cta{display:flex}
}
@media(max-width:940px){
  html{scroll-padding-top:95px}
  .header{height:66px;top:10px;grid-template-columns:1fr auto;padding:7px 11px 7px 19px;border-radius:18px}
  .header.is-scrolled{top:7px}
  .brand{min-width:0}.brand img{width:205px}
  .header-actions{display:none}
  .menu-button{display:flex;position:relative;z-index:2;width:44px;height:44px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.055)}
  .menu-button span{width:20px;background:#fff;margin:0 auto}
  .nav,.nav.open{
    position:absolute;
    top:74px;
    left:0;
    right:0;
    width:100%;
    justify-self:stretch;
    bottom:auto;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:stretch;
    gap:0;
    padding:10px;
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
    border-radius:20px;
    background:rgba(10,18,31,.97);
    box-shadow:0 22px 55px rgba(4,9,18,.35);
    transform:translateY(-14px) scale(.98);
    transform-origin:top;
    opacity:0;
    visibility:hidden;
    pointer-events:none;
    transition:opacity .24s ease,transform .3s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),visibility .24s;
  }
  .nav.open{transform:none;opacity:1;visibility:visible;pointer-events:auto}
  .nav a,.nav.open a{
    min-height:58px;
    padding:0 18px;
    border:0;
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    border-radius:12px;
    color:#fff;
    font:500 27px/1 var(--serif);
  }
  .nav a:last-child{border-bottom:0}
  .nav a.is-active:after{left:auto;right:18px;bottom:50%;transform:translateY(50%)}
}
@media(max-width:520px){
  .header{left:9px;right:9px;padding-left:15px}
  .brand img{width:188px}
  .nav,.nav.open{left:0;right:0}
}

/* Client testimonials */
.testimonials{
  position:relative;
  padding:58px clamp(24px,6.8vw,110px) clamp(90px,9vw,142px);
  background:#dcd9d0;
  color:var(--ink);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.testimonials:before{
  content:"CLIENT VOICES";
  position:absolute;
  right:-.03em;
  top:72px;
  color:rgba(16,23,41,.045);
  font:400 clamp(90px,14vw,245px)/.8 var(--serif);
  letter-spacing:-.055em;
  white-space:nowrap;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.testimonials-top{
  position:relative;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  padding-top:18px;
  border-top:1px solid #a9a69d;
}
.testimonials-top .section-index{margin:0}
.testimonials-top>p:last-child{
  margin:0;
  color:#79766f;
  font-size:10px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.17em;
}
.testimonials-heading{
  position:relative;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.55fr .55fr;
  gap:clamp(60px,10vw,170px);
  align-items:end;
  padding:clamp(72px,7vw,110px) 0 clamp(54px,5.5vw,84px);
}
.testimonials-heading h2{
  margin:0;
  color:var(--ink);
  font:400 clamp(58px,6.4vw,108px)/.95 var(--serif);
  letter-spacing:-.045em;
}
.testimonials-heading h2 em{color:#9c7d3d;font-weight:400}
.testimonials-heading>p{
  max-width:360px;
  margin:0 0 7px;
  color:#64645f;
  font-size:14px;
  line-height:1.75;
}
.testimonial-stage{
  position:relative;
  padding:clamp(48px,6vw,88px) clamp(32px,6.5vw,104px) 0;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.11);
  border-radius:3px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 0%,rgba(198,162,87,.14),transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,#111a2d,#172238);
  box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(16,23,41,.16);
  color:#f7f5ef;
  outline:none;
}
.testimonial-stage:focus-visible{box-shadow:0 0 0 3px #c6a257,0 30px 70px rgba(16,23,41,.16)}
.testimonial-quote{
  position:absolute;
  top:15px;
  right:clamp(25px,4vw,62px);
  color:rgba(209,188,136,.18);
  font:400 clamp(120px,13vw,220px)/1 var(--serif);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.testimonial-slides{display:grid}
.testimonial-slide{
  grid-area:1/1;
  display:flex;
  min-height:365px;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:50px;
  margin:0;
  opacity:0;
  visibility:hidden;
  transform:translate3d(32px,0,0);
  pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .42s ease,transform .58s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),visibility .42s;
}
.testimonial-slide.is-active{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none;pointer-events:auto}
.testimonial-slide blockquote{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:auto 1fr auto;
  align-items:start;
  gap:16px;
  max-width:1180px;
  margin:0;
}
.testimonial-slide blockquote>span{
  color:#d1bc88;
  font:400 54px/.8 var(--serif);
}
.testimonial-slide blockquote>span:last-child{align-self:end}
.testimonial-slide blockquote p{
  margin:0;
  font:400 clamp(26px,2.35vw,39px)/1.35 var(--serif);
  letter-spacing:-.018em;
}
.testimonial-slide figcaption{
  display:flex;
  align-items:end;
  justify-content:space-between;
  padding:0 0 34px;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.19);
}
.testimonial-slide figcaption span{
  color:#b8bdc6;
  font-size:10px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.17em;
}
.testimonial-slide figcaption strong{
  color:#d9c48f;
  font:400 22px/1 var(--serif);
}
.testimonial-controls{
  position:relative;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:auto 1fr auto;
  align-items:center;
  gap:30px;
  min-height:96px;
}
.testimonial-count{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px}
.testimonial-count strong,.testimonial-count em{font-size:11px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.13em}
.testimonial-count strong{color:#d9c48f}
.testimonial-count em{color:#737b89}
.testimonial-count span{width:42px;height:1px;background:#555e6e}
.testimonial-dots{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:8px}
.testimonial-dots button{
  width:6px;
  height:6px;
  padding:0;
  border:0;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:#5d6572;
  transition:width .25s ease,background .25s ease,border-radius .25s ease;
}
.testimonial-dots button.is-active{width:25px;border-radius:10px;background:#d1bc88}
.testimonial-arrows{display:flex;gap:9px}
.testimonial-arrows button{
  width:48px;
  height:48px;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  padding:0 0 3px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  border-radius:50%;
  background:transparent;
  color:#fff;
  font-size:21px;
  transition:background .2s,color .2s,transform .2s;
}
.testimonial-arrows button:hover{background:#d1bc88;color:var(--navy);transform:translateY(-2px)}
@media(max-width:1260px){
  .header-phone{display:none}
}
@media(max-width:800px){
  .testimonials{padding-top:42px}
  .testimonials-heading{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px;padding:62px 0 44px}
  .testimonials-heading>p{max-width:500px}
  .testimonial-stage{padding:50px 30px 0}
  .testimonial-slide{min-height:440px}
  .testimonial-slide blockquote{gap:10px}
  .testimonial-slide blockquote>span{font-size:40px}
  .testimonial-slide blockquote p{font-size:clamp(23px,3.5vw,30px)}
}
@media(max-width:520px){
  .testimonials{padding:34px 18px 70px}
  .testimonials:before{top:105px;font-size:105px}
  .testimonials-top{align-items:flex-start}
  .testimonials-top>p:last-child{max-width:125px;text-align:right;line-height:1.5}
  .testimonials-heading{padding:58px 6px 39px}
  .testimonials-heading h2{font-size:56px}
  .testimonials-heading>p{font-size:13px}
  .testimonial-stage{padding:42px 22px 0}
  .testimonial-quote{right:16px;top:7px;font-size:105px}
  .testimonial-slide{min-height:610px;gap:36px}
  .testimonial-slide blockquote{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:3px}
  .testimonial-slide blockquote>span{font-size:42px}
  .testimonial-slide blockquote>span:last-child{justify-self:end}
  .testimonial-slide blockquote p{font-size:23px;line-height:1.38}
  .testimonial-slide figcaption{padding-bottom:27px}
  .testimonial-controls{grid-template-columns:1fr auto;min-height:84px;gap:18px}
  .testimonial-dots{display:none}
  .testimonial-arrows button{width:43px;height:43px}
}

/* Architectural backdrop gives the approach section a distinct visual moment. */
.opening{
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(248,246,239,.91) 0%,rgba(248,246,239,.78) 48%,rgba(248,246,239,.52) 100%),
    url('./assets/direction-architecture.png') 62% 48% / cover no-repeat;
}
.opening-top,.opening-principles{
  border-color:rgba(105,93,67,.3);
}
.opening-principles{
  background:rgba(248,246,239,.74);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
}
.opening-principles article+article{border-left-color:rgba(105,93,67,.3)}
@media(max-width:700px){
  .opening{
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(248,246,239,.88),rgba(248,246,239,.68)),
      url('./assets/direction-architecture.png');
    background-position:64% center;
  }
  .opening-principles article+article{border-top-color:rgba(105,93,67,.3)}
}

/* Architectural backdrop gives the approach section a distinct visual moment. */
.difference{
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(12,20,34,.94) 0%,rgba(12,20,34,.86) 47%,rgba(12,20,34,.73) 100%),
    url('./assets/courthouse-approach.jpg') center 54% / cover no-repeat;
}
.difference .principles{border-top-color:rgba(255,255,255,.3)}
.difference .principles>div{border-bottom-color:rgba(255,255,255,.3)}
.difference .difference-main>p:last-child,.difference .principles p{color:#d2d4d9}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .difference{
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(12,20,34,.92),rgba(12,20,34,.8)),
      url('./assets/courthouse-approach.jpg');
    background-position:62% center;
  }
}

/* A quieter evening scene adds depth to the contact section. */
.contact{
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(12,20,35,.91) 0%,rgba(12,20,35,.82) 50%,rgba(12,20,35,.76) 100%),
    url('./assets/contact-evening.jpg') center 54% / cover no-repeat;
}
.contact .intake{
  background:rgba(21,32,51,.94);
  border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.28);
  box-shadow:0 24px 70px rgba(4,9,18,.24);
}
@media(max-width:650px){
  .contact{
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(12,20,35,.88),rgba(12,20,35,.84)),
      url('./assets/contact-evening.jpg');
    background-position:62% center;
  }
}

/* Let the serif descenders extend beyond the reveal element's line box. */
.hero h1.reveal-item.is-visible{clip-path:none}
.hero h1{line-height:1.04}
@media(max-width:650px){.hero h1{line-height:1.06}}

/* Clear the fixed floating navigation at narrow viewport widths. */
@media(max-width:940px){
  .hero-content{padding-top:112px}
}
@media(max-width:650px){
  .hero-content{padding-top:108px}
}

/* A substantial closing frame with a clear final action and useful directory. */
.footer{
  padding:0 clamp(24px,6.8vw,110px) 28px;
  background:#0c1423;
  color:#f5f1e8;
}
.footer-lead{padding:clamp(70px,8vw,120px) 0 clamp(72px,8vw,118px);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2)}
.footer-eyebrow{margin:0 0 45px;color:#c9b477;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em}
.footer-callout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(230px,330px);gap:60px;align-items:end}
.footer-callout h2{margin:0;font:400 clamp(62px,7vw,116px)/.91 var(--serif);letter-spacing:-.048em}
.footer-callout h2 em{color:#cfb97e;font-weight:400}
.footer-cta{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:35px;padding:20px 22px;background:#d2bc83;color:#0c1423;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;transition:background .2s,transform .2s}
.footer-cta:hover{background:#e5d3a4;transform:translateY(-3px)}
.footer-directory{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.35fr .8fr 1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(35px,5vw,90px);padding:60px 0 72px}
.footer-brand img{width:min(100%,285px);filter:brightness(0) invert(1)}
.footer-brand p{margin:25px 0 0;color:#9ea4af;font:400 22px/1.28 var(--serif)}
.footer-nav,.footer-office,.footer-contact{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px}
.footer-directory span{margin-bottom:13px;color:#c9b477;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em}
.footer-directory a,.footer-directory address{color:#c5c9d0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.75;font-style:normal}
.footer-directory a{transition:color .2s}
.footer-directory a:hover{color:#fff}
.footer-contact a:first-of-type{color:#fff;font:400 23px/1.35 var(--serif)}
.footer-social{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:30px;padding:25px 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2)}
.footer-social p{margin:0;color:#c9b477;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em}
.footer-social>div{display:flex;gap:12px}
.footer-social a{display:grid;place-items:center;width:48px;height:48px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);border-radius:50%;color:#f5f1e8;transition:color .2s,border-color .2s,background .2s,transform .2s}
.footer-social a:hover{color:#0c1423;border-color:#d2bc83;background:#d2bc83;transform:translateY(-3px)}
.footer-social svg{width:22px;height:22px;fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:1.8;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
.footer-social svg .icon-fill{fill:currentColor;stroke:none}
.footer-bottom{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr auto;gap:30px;align-items:center;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);padding-top:23px;color:#777f8c;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em}
.footer-bottom span:nth-child(2){text-align:center}
.footer-bottom a{color:#c5c9d0;white-space:nowrap}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .footer-callout{grid-template-columns:1fr;align-items:start}
  .footer-cta{max-width:330px}
  .footer-directory{grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr;row-gap:55px}
  .footer-bottom{grid-template-columns:1fr auto}
  .footer-bottom span:nth-child(2){grid-column:1/-1;grid-row:2;text-align:left}
}
@media(max-width:650px){
  .footer{padding:0 24px 24px}
  .footer-lead{padding:70px 0 74px}
  .footer-eyebrow{font-size:10px;margin-bottom:32px}
  .footer-callout{gap:38px}
  .footer-callout h2{font-size:clamp(54px,15vw,74px)}
  .footer-cta{max-width:none;width:100%}
  .footer-directory{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding:50px 0 60px;gap:43px}
  .footer-brand img{width:245px}
  .footer-brand p{font-size:21px}
  .footer-social{align-items:flex-start;flex-direction:column;padding:27px 0}
  .footer-social a{width:46px;height:46px}
  .footer-bottom{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:13px}
  .footer-bottom span:nth-child(2){grid-column:auto;grid-row:auto}
  .footer-bottom a{margin-top:7px}
}