/*
Theme Name: Tokushev Theme
Theme URI: https://www.tokushev-lawoffice.com/
Author: Antigravity
Description: Custom responsive theme for Tokushev & Partners Law Firm.
Version: 1.2
Text Domain: tokushev
*/

/* =========================================
   1. Variables & Reset
   ========================================= */
:root {
    --color-accent: #921200;
    /* Original Dark Red */
    --color-accent-hover: #9B2819;
    --color-bg: #f5f1ed;
    /* Light beige/cream background */
    --color-text: #434C52;
    /* Original Dark Grey-Blue */
    --color-body-text: #434C52;
    --color-text-muted: #666666;
    --color-border: #C7C9CA;
    --color-dark-circle: #434D52;
    /* Dark grey for circular elements */

    --font-main: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
    --font-heading: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;

    --container-width: 1100px;
    --header-height: 80px;
}

* {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

body {
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    color: var(--color-body-text);
    font-family: var(--font-main);
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 16px;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

a {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent-hover);
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

/* =========================================
   2. Typography
   ========================================= */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: bold;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--color-text);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

h1 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    /* 40px */
    text-shadow: 2px 3px #ccc;
    text-align: center;
}

h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    /* ~29px */
    color: #666666;
    border-bottom: 3px double #ccc;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    display: block;
    text-align: center;
}

h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-main);
    /* Special case for h3 in original */
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* =========================================
   3. Layout & Container
   ========================================= */
.container {
    max-width: var(--container-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
    width: 100%;
}

/* =========================================
   4. Header & Navigation
   ========================================= */
.site-header {
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    padding: 1.2rem 0;
    min-height: 74px;
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: none;
}

.header-inner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.site-branding {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.site-branding a {
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.custom-logo {
    max-height: 50px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
}

.site-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--color-text);
    text-shadow: none;
}

.site-title .amp {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.site-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Desktop Menu */
.main-navigation {
    display: block;
}

.menu-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.primary-menu {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.primary-menu li {
    position: relative;
}

.primary-menu a {
    font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: normal;
    color: var(--color-text);
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    display: block;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.primary-menu a:hover,
.primary-menu .current-menu-item>a,
.primary-menu .current-menu-parent>a,
.primary-menu .current-menu-ancestor>a {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Dropdown Menus */
.primary-menu ul.sub-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    background: #fff;
    min-width: 220px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    padding: 1rem 0;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 999;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.primary-menu li:hover>ul.sub-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.primary-menu ul.sub-menu li {
    display: block;
}

.primary-menu ul.sub-menu a {
    padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border-bottom: none;
}

.primary-menu ul.sub-menu a:hover {
    background-color: #f9f9f9;
}

/* Language Switcher */
/* Language Switcher */
.lang-switcher {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.lang-switcher li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.lang-switcher li:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: "|";
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin: 0 10px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.lang-switcher li a {
    display: block;
    padding: 2px 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #2d2d2d;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.lang-switcher li.current-lang a {
    color: #921200;
    cursor: default;
}

.lang-switcher li a:hover {
    color: #921200;
}

/* Mobile Toggle */
.mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 10px;
}

.hamburger-box {
    width: 30px;
    height: 24px;
    display: inline-block;
    position: relative;
}

.hamburger-inner {
    display: block;
    top: 50%;
    margin-top: -2px;
}

.hamburger-inner,
.hamburger-inner::before,
.hamburger-inner::after {
    width: 30px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--color-text);
    border-radius: 3px;
    position: absolute;
    transition-property: transform;
    transition-duration: 0.15s;
    transition-timing-function: ease;
}

.hamburger-inner::before,
.hamburger-inner::after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
}

.hamburger-inner::before {
    top: -10px;
}

.hamburger-inner::after {
    bottom: -10px;
}

/* Hamburger Animation: Transform to X when active */
.mobile-menu-toggle.active .hamburger-inner {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.mobile-menu-toggle.active .hamburger-inner::before {
    top: 0;
    opacity: 0;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle.active .hamburger-inner::after {
    bottom: 0;
    transform: rotate(-90deg);
}

/* =========================================
   5. Page Sections
   ========================================= */

/* Hero / Intro */
.hero-section {
    padding: 3rem 0;
    text-align: center;
    /* background-image: url('images/double_border.png'); */
    /* Removed - file doesn't exist, not needed */
    background-repeat: repeat-x;
    background-position: bottom left;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-style: italic;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin: 0.5rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: #fff;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Practices Grid */
.practices-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.practice-card {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 2rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.practice-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.practice-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Team Grid */
.team-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.team-member {
    text-align: center;
}

.member-photo {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.member-photo img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 300px;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.team-member:hover .member-photo img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* News Grid */
.news-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.news-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.news-date {
    background: var(--color-dark-circle);
    color: #fff;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

/* =========================================
   6. Footer
   ========================================= */
.site-footer {
    background-color: var(--color-text);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 4rem 0 1rem;
    margin-top: 4rem;
    font-family: var(--font-main);
    /* Enforce Sans-Serif */
}

.footer-widgets {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.footer-col h3 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-align: left;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.footer-menu {
    list-style: none;
}

.footer-menu li {
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.footer-menu a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    font-style: normal;
    /* Removed italic */
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.footer-menu a:hover {
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.footer-col address {
    font-style: normal;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.footer-col address a {
    color: #fff;
    border-bottom: 1px dotted #fff;
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.footer-bottom p {
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.footer-legal-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.footer-legal-links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-legal-links a:hover {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.footer-legal-links .separator {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

/* Section CTA (View All buttons) */
.section-cta {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.section-cta .btn {
    padding: 0.875rem 2.5rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* =========================================
   8. Homepage Sections
   ========================================= */

/* Hero Section Enhancements */
.hero-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-bg) 0%, #ebe5dd 100%);
    padding: 5rem 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(146, 18, 0, 0.03));
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Trust Section */
.trust-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    background: #fff;
}

.trust-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.trust-text h2 {
    text-align: left;
    border-bottom: none;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.trust-text p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.legal-500-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2c3e50 0%, #34495e 100%);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-align: center;
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.legal-500-badge .year {
    display: block;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.legal-500-badge .org {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.legal-500-badge .rank {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #f39c12;
    font-weight: bold;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Features Section */
.features-section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
    background: var(--color-bg);
}

.section-header {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.section-divider {
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    margin: 1rem auto;
}

.section-desc {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 1rem auto 0;
}

.features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.feature-card {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.feature-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent) 0%, var(--color-accent-hover) 100%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 2rem;
}

.feature-icon .dashicons {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 40px;
}

.feature-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.feature-card p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Practices Preview Section */
.practices-preview-section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
    background: #fff;
}

.practice-card-mini {
    background: var(--color-bg);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
}

.practice-card-mini:hover {
    background: #fff;
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.practice-card-mini h3 {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.practice-card-mini .arrow {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.practice-card-mini:hover .arrow {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* News Section Enhancements */
.news-section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
    background: var(--color-bg);
}

.news-card {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.news-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.news-date {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: var(--color-dark-circle);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
}

.news-date .day {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    line-height: 1;
}

.news-date .month {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.news-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.news-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.news-title a {
    color: var(--color-text);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.news-title a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.news-excerpt {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.read-more-link {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* CTA Section */
.cta-section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-text) 0%, #2c3641 100%);
    color: #fff;
}

.cta-inner {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-inner h2 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: none;
}

.cta-inner p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    opacity: 0.95;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* CTA Button - White with accent color text */
.btn-cta {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    border: 2px solid #fff;
    padding: 1rem 3rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-cta:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(146, 18, 0, 0.3);
}

/* =========================================
   9. Practice Detail Pages
   ========================================= */

.practice-detail-page {
    padding: 0;
}

.page-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-text) 0%, #2c3641 100%);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 4rem 0 3rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.page-title {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: none;
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.breadcrumbs {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.breadcrumbs a {
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.breadcrumbs a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.practice-content-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    padding: 4rem 20px;
}

.practice-main {
    min-width: 0;
}

.content-block p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.content-block strong {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Services Grid */
.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.service-item {
    background: var(--color-bg);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.service-item h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.service-item p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Process Steps */
.process-steps {
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.step {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    position: relative;
}

.step:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 32px;
    top: 64px;
    width: 2px;
    height: calc(100% - 24px);
    background: var(--color-border);
}

.step-number {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent) 0%, var(--color-accent-hover) 100%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(146, 18, 0, 0.3);
}

.step-content h3 {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.step-content p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* FAQs */
.faq-accordion {
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.faq-item {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-item summary {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
    list-style: none;
    position: relative;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker {
    display: none;
}

.faq-item summary::after {
    content: '+';
    position: absolute;
    right: 1.5rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item[open] summary::after {
    content: '−';
}

.faq-item summary:hover {
    background: var(--color-bg);
}

.faq-content {
    padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Practice CTA Box */
.practice-cta {
    margin-top: 4rem;
}

.cta-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f8f8 0%, #e8e8e8 100%);
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
}

.cta-box h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: none;
}

.cta-box p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-block {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Sidebar */
.practice-sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
    align-self: flex-start;
}

.sidebar-widget {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.sidebar-widget h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.related-practices,
.resource-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.related-practices li,
.resource-list li {
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.related-practices a,
.resource-list a {
    color: var(--color-text);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: block;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    transition: color 0.3s ease, padding-left 0.3s ease;
}

.related-practices a:hover,
.resource-list a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    padding-left: 0.5rem;
}

.sidebar-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent) 0%, var(--color-accent-hover) 100%);
    color: #fff;
}

.sidebar-cta h3 {
    color: #fff;
    border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.sidebar-cta p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

/* =========================================
   10. About Us Page
   ========================================= */
.about-page {
    padding: 4rem 0;
}

.about-intro {
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.intro-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.intro-text .lead {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.intro-stats {
    display: grid;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.stat-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent) 0%, var(--color-accent-hover) 100%);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-align: center;
    color: #fff;
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.about-recognition {
    background: var(--color-bg);
    padding: 5rem 0;
    margin: 0 -20px;
}

.recognition-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 3rem;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 2rem auto 0;
}

.recognition-card {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    position: relative;
}

.recognition-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent) 0%, var(--color-accent-hover) 100%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.recognition-icon .dashicons {
    font-size: 45px;
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    color: #fff;
}

.recognition-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.year-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--color-bg);
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.about-approach {
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

.approach-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.approach-item {
    padding: 2rem;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
    background: var(--color-bg);
    border-radius: 5px;
}

.approach-item h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.about-expertise {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    background: #fff;
    margin: 0 -20px;
}

.expertise-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 2rem auto 0;
}

.expertise-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1rem;
    background: var(--color-bg);
    border-radius: 6px;
}

.expertise-item .dashicons {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 24px;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-cta {
    padding: 4rem 0 0;
}

/* =========================================
   11. Team Page
   ========================================= */
.team-page {
    padding: 4rem 0;
}

.team-intro {
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.team-intro h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.team-list {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.team-member-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
    padding-bottom: 5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.team-member-row:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.member-photo-large {
    position: relative;
}

.member-photo-large img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.member-details {
    min-width: 0;
}

.member-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.member-name {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-bottom: none;
}

.member-role {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin: 0;
}

.email-button {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.email-button:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent-hover);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.email-button .dashicons {
    font-size: 24px;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
}

.member-bio {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.member-credentials {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: var(--color-bg);
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.credential-item h4 {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.credential-item p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.team-cta {
    margin-top: 4rem;
}

/* =========================================
   12. Contact Page
   ========================================= */
.contact-page {
    padding: 4rem 0;
}

.contact-intro {
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.contact-form-section {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 5rem;
}

.form-container {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.form-container h3 {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.form-container>p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.contact-form .form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-family: var(--font-main);
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.checkbox-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: normal;
}

.checkbox-label input[type="checkbox"] {
    width: auto;
}

.btn-large {
    padding: 1rem 3rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.contact-info-section {
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.contact-info-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.info-card {
    background: var(--color-bg);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-align: center;
}

.info-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.info-icon .dashicons {
    font-size: 30px;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    color: #fff;
}

.info-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.info-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.contact-map-section {
    margin-top: 5rem;
}

.contact-map-section h3 {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.map-container {
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* =========================================
   13. Publications Page
   ========================================= */
.publications-page {
    padding: 4rem 0;
}

.publications-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
}

.publication-featured {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.featured-image {
    height: 400px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.featured-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.featured-content {
    padding: 3rem;
}

.publication-meta {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: block;
}

.featured-content h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: none;
}

.featured-content h2 a {
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.featured-content .excerpt {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.publications-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

/* Clickable Publication Card Link */
.publication-card-link {
    display: block;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

.publication-card-link:hover {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

.publication-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.publication-card-link:hover .publication-card {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.publication-card:hover {
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.card-image {
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

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

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

.card-content {
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.card-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.card-content h3 a {
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.topic-list,
.archive-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.topic-list li,
.archive-list li {
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.topic-list a,
.archive-list a {
    color: var(--color-text);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.topic-list a:hover,
.archive-list a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.count {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.newsletter-form {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.newsletter-form input[type="email"] {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #fff;
}

.newsletter-form input[type="email"]::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.pagination {
    margin-top: 3rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.pagination a,
.pagination .current {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    margin: 0 0.25rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 4px;
    color: var(--color-text);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.pagination a:hover,
.pagination .current {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* =========================================
   14. Legal Pages
   ========================================= */
.page-hero-compact {
    padding: 3rem 0 2rem;
}

.legal-page {
    padding: 4rem 0;
}

.container-narrow {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.table-of-contents {
    background: var(--color-bg);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.table-of-contents h2 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

#toc-list ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

#toc-list li {
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

#toc-list a {
    color: var(--color-text);
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    display: block;
    transition: color 0.3s ease, padding-left 0.3s ease;
}

#toc-list a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    padding-left: 1rem;
}

.legal-content {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.legal-content h2 {
    margin-top: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.legal-content h3 {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.legal-content ul,
.legal-content ol {
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
    padding-left: 2rem;
}

.legal-content li {
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.legal-meta {
    margin-top: 3rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--color-border);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.legal-cta {
    background: var(--color-bg);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.legal-cta p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin: 0;
}

/* =========================================
   15. Utility Classes
   ========================================= */
.mt-1 {
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.mt-2 {
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.mt-3 {
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.mb-1 {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.mb-2 {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.mb-3 {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

/* =========================================
   16. Practices Overview Page
   ========================================= */
.practices-overview-page {
    padding: 4rem 0;
}

.page-intro {
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.practices-grid-large {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.practice-card-large {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    text-align: center;
}

.practice-card-large:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.practice-icon-wrapper {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent) 0%, var(--color-accent-hover) 100%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.practice-icon-wrapper .dashicons {
    font-size: 40px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    color: #fff;
}

.practice-card-large h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.practice-card-large h3 a {
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.practice-card-large p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.practice-link {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.practice-link .arrow {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.practice-card-large:hover .practice-link .arrow {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.practices-why-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    background: var(--color-bg);
    margin: 0 -20px 4rem;
}

.why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 3rem;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 3rem auto 0;
}

.why-item {
    text-align: center;
}

.why-item .dashicons {
    font-size: 50px;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    display: block;
}

.why-item h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.why-item p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* =========================================
   7. Mobile Responsiveness
   ========================================= */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .footer-widgets {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    /* Header */
    .site-header {
        padding: 0.8rem 0;
    }

    .header-inner {
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }

    .custom-logo {
        max-height: 40px;
    }

    .mobile-menu-toggle {
        display: block;
        min-width: 44px;
        min-height: 44px;
    }

    .main-navigation {
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        background: #fff;
        padding: 1rem;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        transform: translateY(-150%);
        transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        z-index: 998;
        max-height: 85vh;
        overflow-y: auto;
    }

    .main-navigation.active {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    .menu-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .primary-menu {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    /* Touch-friendly menu items */
    .primary-menu a {
        min-height: 44px;
        padding: 14px 20px;
        display: block;
    }
    
    .lang-switcher a {
        min-height: 44px;
        padding: 12px 16px;
        display: inline-block;
        gap: 0;
    }

    .primary-menu li {
        width: 100%;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    }

    .primary-menu a {
        padding: 1rem 0;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    /* Mobile Dropdowns */
    .primary-menu ul.sub-menu {
        position: static;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: none;
        box-shadow: none;
        border-top: none;
        padding-left: 1rem;
        display: none;
        /* Hidden by default, toggled via JS if needed or CSS */
        background: #f9f9f9;
    }

    .primary-menu li.menu-item-has-children:hover>ul.sub-menu,
    .primary-menu li.menu-item-has-children.active>ul.sub-menu {
        display: block;
    }

    /* Header Logo */
    .site-title {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .site-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
    }

    /* Typography */
    h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    h2 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    h3 {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    /* Footer */
    .footer-widgets {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .footer-col h3 {
        text-align: center;
    }

    /* Homepage Sections */
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .hero-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .trust-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .features-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .practices-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .news-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    /* CTA Section Mobile */
    .cta-section {
        padding: 3rem 0;
    }

    .cta-inner h2 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .cta-inner p {
        font-size: 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }

    .btn-cta {
        padding: 0.875rem 2.5rem;
        font-size: 1rem;
        display: inline-block;
        min-width: 200px;
    }

    /* About Page */
    .intro-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .recognition-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .approach-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .expertise-list {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    /* Team Spotlight Section (Homepage) */
    .team-spotlight-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .team-spotlight-image::after {
        display: none; /* Remove decorative border on mobile */
    }

    .team-spotlight-content h2 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .team-spotlight-content p {
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
        font-size: 1rem;
        line-height: 1.7;
    }

    .team-spotlight-content p:last-of-type {
        margin-bottom: 2rem; /* Extra space before button */
    }

    .team-cta {
        text-align: center;
        margin-top: 2rem;
    }

    .team-spotlight-content .btn {
        display: inline-block;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 14px 32px;
        min-width: 200px;
    }

    /* Team Page */
    .team-member-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .member-photo-large {
        max-width: 300px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .member-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .email-button {
        margin-top: 1rem;
    }

    /* Practice Detail Pages */
    .practice-content-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .practice-sidebar {
        position: static;
    }

    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .step {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .step:not(:last-child)::after {
        display: none;
    }

    .cta-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    /* Contact Page */
    .contact-form .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .contact-info-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    /* Publications */
    .publications-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .publications-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .featured-image {
        height: 250px;
    }

    /* Practices Overview */
    .practices-grid-large {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .why-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    /* Extra small screens - additional adjustments */

    .container {
        padding: 0 15px;
    }

    /* Page Hero */
    .page-hero {
        padding: 2.5rem 0 2rem;
    }

    .page-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    /* Buttons */
    .btn {
        padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .btn-large {
        padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
        font-size: 1rem;
        min-height: 44px;
    }
    
    /* Touch Target Optimization - All Interactive Elements */
    .btn, 
    a.btn, 
    button, 
    input[type="submit"], 
    input[type="button"],
    .practice-card-link,
    .team-card-link,
    .news-card-link,
    .publication-card-link {
        min-height: 44px;
    }
    
    /* Ensure proper spacing between tap targets */
    .btn + .btn,
    a.btn + a.btn {
        margin-top: 12px;
    }

    /* Homepage */
    .hero-section {
        padding: 3rem 0;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .stat-number {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    /* Contact Info Grid - Stack to single column */
    .contact-info-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    /* News Cards */
    .news-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .news-date {
        margin: 0 auto 1rem;
    }

    /* Team Member Photos */
    .member-photo-large {
        max-width: 250px;
    }

    .member-name {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    /* Forms */
    .form-container {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   HERO SLIDER
   ========================================= */

.hero-slider {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    min-height: 600px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1s ease-in-out;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.hero-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-slide::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.slide-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-start;
    max-width: var(--container-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
    color: #fff;
}

.slide-content h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: #fff;
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    animation: slideInUp 0.8s ease-out;
}

.slide-content p {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 700px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    animation: slideInUp 0.8s ease-out 0.2s backwards;
}

.slide-content .btn {
    animation: slideInUp 0.8s ease-out 0.4s backwards;
}

@keyframes slideInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Slider Navigation */
.slider-nav {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 3rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.slider-dot {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.slider-dot:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

.slider-dot.active {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: scale(1.3);
}

/* Slider Arrows */
.slider-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 10;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: #fff;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.slider-arrow:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}

.slider-prev {
    left: 2rem;
}

.slider-next {
    right: 2rem;
}

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-slider {
        height: 70vh;
        min-height: 500px;
    }

    .slide-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .slide-content p {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    .slider-arrow {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .slider-prev {
        left: 1rem;
    }

    .slider-next {
        right: 1rem;
    }

    .slider-nav {
        bottom: 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .slide-content h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .slide-content p {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .slider-arrow {
        display: none;
        /* Hide arrows on very small screens */
    }
}

/* =========================================
   NEW HOMEPAGE SECTIONS (REFINED)
   ========================================= */

/* Introduction Section */
.intro-section {
    padding: 3rem 0;
    /* Reduced spacing */
    text-align: center;
    background-color: #fff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
}

.intro-content {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.intro-heading {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.intro-text {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: #555;
}

.intro-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Expertise Section */
.expertise-section {
    padding: 3rem 0;
    /* Reduced spacing */
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
}

.section-header {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-weight: 700;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;
}

.section-divider {
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
}

.section-intro {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #666;
}

.expertise-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

.expertise-card {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
    border-top: 4px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.expertise-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-top-color: var(--color-accent);
    border-color: #d0d0d0;
}

.card-inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

.expertise-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-weight: 700;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
}

.expertise-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.expertise-card .learn-more {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.expertise-card .arrow {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.expertise-card:hover .arrow {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Team Spotlight Section */
.team-spotlight-section {
    padding: 3rem 0;
    /* Reduced spacing */
    background-color: #fff;
    border-top: 1px solid #eee;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}

.team-spotlight-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4rem;
}

.team-spotlight-image {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
}

.team-spotlight-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    display: block;
}

.team-spotlight-image::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    left: 15px;
    right: -15px;
    bottom: -15px;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    z-index: -1;
}

.team-spotlight-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.team-spotlight-content h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.team-spotlight-content p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: #555;
}

.team-cta {
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* Publications Section (1 Top, 2 Bottom) */
.publications-section {
    padding: 3rem 0;
    /* Reduced spacing */
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
}

.publications-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.publication-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
    /* Subtle border */
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

.publication-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.publication-image {
    height: 240px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.publication-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

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

.publication-content {
    padding: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
    text-align: left;
    /* Ensure text is left aligned */
}

.publication-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    /* Match image style */
}

.publication-content p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #666;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.card-footer {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #eee;
}

.read-more {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* News Section (2 Columns, Card Style) */
.news-section {
    padding: 3rem 0;
    /* Reduced spacing */
    background-color: #fff;
}

.news-list {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    /* 2 Columns */
    gap: 30px;
}

/* Clickable News Card Link */
.news-card-link {
    display: block;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

.news-card-link:hover {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

.news-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 2rem;
    border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
    background: #fff;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.news-card-link:hover .news-item {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.news-item:hover {
    border-color: #e0e0e0;
    box-shadow: none;
}

/* Date Badge inside card */
.news-date-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    align-self: flex-start;
}

.news-content-col h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.news-content-col p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #666;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.read-more-link {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: auto;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {

    .expertise-grid,
    .news-list {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .team-spotlight-wrapper {
        gap: 3rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .intro-heading {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .expertise-grid,
    .publications-grid,
    .news-list {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }


    .team-spotlight-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .team-spotlight-image::after {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   About Page Styles
   ========================================= */

/* About Story Section */
.about-story-section {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 4rem 0;
}

.about-story-content {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
    text-align: left;
}

.about-story-content p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Stats Grid */
.about-stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.stat-card {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(146, 18, 0, 0.1);
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #777;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Credentials Section */
.about-credentials-section {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    padding: 4rem 0;
}

.credentials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.credentials-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.credential-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.credential-check {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: bold;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.credential-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.credential-content p {
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.credential-content ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0.5rem 0 0 0;
}

.credential-content ul li {
    color: #555;
    padding: 0.3rem 0;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
}

.credential-content ul li:before {
    content: "•";
    color: var(--color-accent);
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.credentials-quote {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.credentials-quote blockquote {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.credentials-quote p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #333;
    font-style: italic;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Recognition Section */
.about-recognition-section {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 4rem 0;
}

.recognition-content {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.recognition-content p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #555;
}

.awards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 3rem;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.award-badge {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
    padding: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.award-badge:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.award-badge img {
    max-height: 250px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.award-caption {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #777;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.award-caption strong {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* CTA Section */
.about-cta-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #921200 0%, #6b0d00 100%);
    padding: 4rem 0;
    text-align: center;
    color: #fff;
}

.about-cta-section h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: #fff;
}

.about-cta-section p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .credentials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .awards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .cta-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .cta-buttons .btn {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 300px;
    }

    .stat-number {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .about-story-content p,
    .recognition-content p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   About Page Styles - Revision 2 (Clean)
   ========================================= */

/* Breadcrumb Bar */
.breadcrumb-bar {
    background-color: #f5f5f5;
    padding: 1rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #666;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.breadcrumb-bar a {
    color: #333;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.breadcrumb-bar a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.breadcrumb-bar .sep {
    margin: 0 0.5rem;
    color: #999;
}

.breadcrumb-bar .current {
    color: #888;
}

/* Page Layout */
.about-page-container {
    padding-bottom: 4rem;
}

.about-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: start;
}

/* Typography */
.about-text h1.page-title {
    font-family: var(--font-main);
    /* Using main font (Helvetica/Arial) as per corporate style */
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: #1a1f2c;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    display: inline-block;
}

.about-text p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-align: justify;
}

.about-text strong {
    color: #000;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Sidebar Awards */
.about-sidebar {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    /* Align with text start */
}

.award-badge {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1rem;
    background: #fff;
    /* Optional: Subtle border if images don't have one */
    /* border: 1px solid #eee; */
}

.award-badge img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 250px;
    /* Ensure they aren't too huge */
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.award-badge img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .about-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .about-sidebar {
        flex-direction: row;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 2rem;
        padding-top: 0;
    }

    .award-badge img {
        max-height: 180px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .about-sidebar {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   About Page Template Styles (Clean V3)
   ========================================= */

/* Breadcrumb Bar */
.about-breadcrumb-bar {
    background-color: #f9f9f9;
    padding: 1rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #666;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.about-breadcrumb-bar a {
    color: #333;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-breadcrumb-bar .home-icon svg {
    margin-top: -2px;
}

.about-breadcrumb-bar a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.about-breadcrumb-bar .sep {
    margin: 0 0.5rem;
    color: #ccc;
}

/* Page Wrapper */
.about-page-wrapper {
    padding-bottom: 5rem;
    background-color: #fff;
}

/* Grid Layout */
.about-grid-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1fr;
    /* Text takes more space, sidebar takes less */
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: start;
}

/* Content Column */
.about-page-title {
    font-family: var(--font-main);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: #1a1f2c;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
    display: inline-block;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.about-text-body {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #333;
}

.about-text-body p {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-align: justify;
    /* Clean edges */
}

.about-text-body strong {
    color: #000;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Sidebar Column */
.about-sidebar-column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding-top: 1rem;
}

.award-card {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    border-radius: 4px;
    /* Subtle rounded corners */
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    /* Flex centering */
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    flex-direction: column;
    /* In case there's text later */
}

.award-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.award-card img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 220px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .about-grid-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        /* Stack on tablet/mobile */
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .about-sidebar-column {
        flex-direction: row;
        /* Side by side on tablet */
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .about-page-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .about-sidebar-column {
        flex-direction: column;
        /* Stack on mobile */
        align-items: center;
    }

    .award-card {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 300px;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   Practices Pages Styles
   ========================================= */

/* ===== Practices Overview Page ===== */

/* Hero Section */
.practices-hero {
    position: relative;
    height: 400px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.practices-hero .hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26, 31, 44, 0.85), rgba(146, 18, 0, 0.7));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.practices-hero-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: center;
}

.practices-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Introduction Section */
.practices-intro {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 2rem 0;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.intro-content {
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: left;
}

.intro-content p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Practice Areas Grid */
.practices-grid-section {
    background: #f9f9f9;
    padding: 3rem 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.practices-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.practice-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

.practice-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.practice-card-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.practice-card-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

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

.practice-card-content {
    padding: 1.75rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.practice-card-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: #1a1f2c;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.practice-card-content p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #666;
    margin-bottom: auto;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.practice-card-content .btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

/* CTA Section */
.practices-cta-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1f2c, #434D52);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 4rem 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.practices-cta-section h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: #fff;
}

.practices-cta-section p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.btn-large {
    padding: 1rem 3rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* ===== Single Practice Page ===== */

/* Hero Section */
.practice-single-hero {
    position: relative;
    height: 350px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.practice-single-hero .hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26, 31, 44, 0.85), rgba(146, 18, 0, 0.7));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.practice-single-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Content Layout */
.practice-single-content {
    padding-bottom: 4rem;
}

.practice-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: start;
}

/* Main Content Column */
.practice-main-column {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.practice-main-column h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: #1a1f2c;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 2px solid #eee;
}

.practice-main-column h2:first-child {
    margin-top: 0;
    padding-top: 0;
    border-top: none;
}

.practice-main-column h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #434D52;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.practice-main-column p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.practice-main-column ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.practice-main-column ul li {
    padding-left: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    position: relative;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #333;
}

.practice-main-column ul li:before {
    content: "✓";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* Sidebar */
.practice-sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
}

.sidebar-card {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.sidebar-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: #1a1f2c;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sidebar-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: #434D52;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.sidebar-card p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #666;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.sidebar-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1f2c, #434D52);
    color: #fff;
}

.sidebar-cta h3 {
    color: #fff;
}

.sidebar-cta p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.btn-block {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
}

.credentials-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.credentials-list li {
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
    color: #333;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.credentials-list li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.credentials-list li svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.related-practices-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.related-practices-list li {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.related-practices-list li a {
    color: #434D52;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.related-practices-list li a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .practices-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .practice-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .practice-sidebar {
        position: static;
    }

    .practices-hero-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .practice-single-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .practices-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .practices-hero {
        height: 300px;
    }

    .practice-single-hero {
        height: 250px;
    }

    .practices-hero-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .practices-hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .practice-single-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .practice-main-column {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   Enhanced Practice Pages Styles
   ========================================= */

/* Practice Tagline in Hero */
.practice-tagline {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* Stats Cards */
.practice-stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

.stat-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f9f9f9, #fff);
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 2px solid #eee;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Services Grid (2 columns) */
.services-grid-2col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
}

.service-item {
    background: #f9f9f9;
    padding: 1.75rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.service-item:hover {
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.service-item h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #1a1f2c;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.service-item p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #666;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Achievement Highlight */
.achievement-highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1f2c, #434D52);
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin: 3rem 0;
    position: relative;
}

.achievement-highlight::before {
    content: "“";
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    left: 2rem;
    font-size: 5rem;
    color: rgba(146, 18, 0, 0.3);
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
    line-height: 1;
}

.achievement-highlight blockquote {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    border: none;
}

.achievement-highlight p {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-style: italic;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.achievement-highlight cite {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Why Choose Grid */
.why-choose-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
}

.why-reason-card {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.why-reason-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.why-reason-card .icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.why-reason-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: #1a1f2c;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.why-reason-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #666;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Bottom CTA Section */
.practice-bottom-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1f2c, #434D52);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 4rem 0;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 4rem;
}

.practice-bottom-cta h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: #fff;
}

.practice-bottom-cta p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

/* Lead Paragraph Styling */
.practice-main-column p.lead {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #1a1f2c;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Section Headings in Practice Pages */
.practice-main-column h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: #1a1f2c;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 2px solid #eee;
    position: relative;
}

.practice-main-column h2:first-of-type {
    margin-top: 0;
    padding-top: 0;
    border-top: none;
}

.practice-main-column h2::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 60px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Responsive Design for Enhanced Elements */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .practice-stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .services-grid-2col {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .why-choose-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .achievement-highlight {
        padding: 2rem;
    }

    .achievement-highlight p {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .stat-number {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .stat-label {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .practice-tagline {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .practice-bottom-cta h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .practice-bottom-cta p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}

/* --- Practice Page Updates --- */

/* Remove text shadow from practice titles */
.practice-single-title {
    text-shadow: none !important;
}

/* Awards Sidebar */
.sidebar-awards .awards-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 1rem 0;
}

.sidebar-awards img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    opacity: 0.8;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.sidebar-awards img:hover {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* --- Sidebar Contacts --- */
.sidebar-contacts .contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}

.sidebar-contacts .contact-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    padding-bottom: 0;
    border-bottom: none;
}

.contact-thumb {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid #921200;
    /* accent color */
}

.contact-thumb-placeholder {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #1a1f2c;
    /* secondary color */
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.contact-info {
    flex: 1;
}

.contact-name {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a1f2c;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.contact-role {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #666;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.contact-link {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #921200;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.contact-link:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* FAQ Section Styling */
.practice-faq-section {
    margin-top: 3rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #eee;
}

.practice-faq-section h2 {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.faq-item {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-item summary {
    padding: 1rem;
    background: #f9f9f9;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1a1f2c;
    list-style: none;
    position: relative;
    padding-right: 2.5rem;
}

.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker {
    display: none;
}

.faq-item summary::after {
    content: '+';
    position: absolute;
    right: 1rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: #921200;
}

.faq-item[open] summary::after {
    content: '-';
}

.faq-item p {
    padding: 1rem;
    margin: 0;
    background: #fff;
    border-top: 1px solid #eee;
    color: #555;
}

/* --- Font Fix & Sidebar Updates --- */

/* Force Normal Sans-Serif for Practice Titles */
.practice-single-title {
    font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif !important;
    text-shadow: none !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: normal !important;
    text-transform: none !important;
    /* In case uppercase is unwanted, though usually titles are fine */
}

/* Sidebar Contact Details */
.sidebar-contact-details .contact-detail-item {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #434C52;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.sidebar-contact-details .contact-detail-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.sidebar-contact-details .contact-detail-item strong {
    color: #921200;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.sidebar-contact-details a {
    color: #434C52;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.sidebar-contact-details a:hover {
    color: #921200;
}

/* --- Refined Stats Cards --- */

.practice-stats-grid {
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.stat-card {
    background: #fff !important;
    /* Override gradient */
    padding: 3rem 2rem !important;
    /* More breathing room */
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    /* Sharp corners for corporate look, or slight radius */
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) !important;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
}

/* Top Accent Line on Hover */
.stat-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: #921200;
    /* Accent color */
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    transform-origin: center;
}

.stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
    border-color: transparent !important;
}

.stat-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 2rem !important;
    /* Reduced to fit long words */
    color: #921200 !important;
    margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
    font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    word-wrap: break-word;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    color: #555 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.5;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* --- Optimized Spacing & Responsiveness --- */

/* Desktop Spacing Tweak (Tighter) */
.practice-single-hero {
    margin-bottom: 3rem !important;
}

.practice-layout {
    gap: 3rem !important;
}

.practice-main-column {
    padding: 2.5rem !important;
}

.practice-main-column h2 {
    margin-top: 2.5rem !important;
    padding-top: 1.5rem !important;
}

.achievement-highlight {
    margin: 2.5rem 0 !important;
    padding: 2.5rem !important;
}

.practice-bottom-cta {
    margin-top: 3rem !important;
    padding: 3rem 0 !important;
}

/* Mobile Spacing (Compact) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .practice-single-hero {
        margin-bottom: 2rem !important;
        height: 220px !important;
        /* Reduce height on mobile */
    }

    .practice-layout {
        gap: 2rem !important;
    }

    .practice-main-column {
        padding: 1.5rem !important;
    }

    .practice-main-column h2 {
        font-size: 1.5rem !important;
        margin-top: 2rem !important;
    }

    .achievement-highlight {
        margin: 2rem 0 !important;
        padding: 1.5rem !important;
    }

    .achievement-highlight::before {
        font-size: 3rem !important;
        top: 0.5rem !important;
        left: 1rem !important;
    }

    .achievement-highlight p {
        font-size: 1.1rem !important;
    }

    .practice-bottom-cta {
        margin-top: 2rem !important;
        padding: 2.5rem 0 !important;
    }

    .stat-card {
        padding: 2rem 1rem !important;
    }

    .stat-number {
        font-size: 1.8rem !important;
    }
}

/* --- Refined Practices Overview --- */

.practices-hero-title {
    font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif !important;
    text-shadow: none !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    text-transform: none !important;
}

.practices-hero-subtitle {
    font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif !important;
    font-weight: 300;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Refined Practice Cards */
.practice-card {
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    /* Sharp corporate look */
    background: #fff !important;
}

.practice-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important;
}

.practice-card-content h3 {
    font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 1.3rem !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
}

.practice-card-content p {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    color: #555 !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
}

.practice-card-content .btn {
    background: transparent !important;
    color: #921200 !important;
    border: 1px solid #921200 !important;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 1px !important;
    margin-top: 1.5rem !important;
    width: auto !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
    align-self: flex-start !important;
    /* Align left */
}

.practice-card-content .btn:hover {
    background: #921200 !important;
    color: #fff !important;
}

/* Align button left in card */
.practice-card-content {
    align-items: flex-start !important;
}

/* --- Homepage Clickable Cards --- */

.expertise-card-link {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    display: block;
}

.expertise-card-link .expertise-card {
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.expertise-card-link .expertise-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.expertise-card-link h3 {
    color: inherit;
}

.expertise-card-link:hover h3 {
    color: #921200;
}

/* Fix button sizing in intro section */
.intro-buttons .btn {
    min-width: 180px;
    text-align: center;
}

/* --- Clickable Publication Cards --- */

.publication-card-link {
    display: block;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.publication-card-link:hover {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

/* Move hover effect to link wrapper */
.publication-card-link:hover .publication-card {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.publication-card-link:hover .card-image img,
.publication-card-link:hover .publication-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Ensure read-more text inherits link color */
.publication-card-link .read-more {
    color: #921200;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* --- Clickable News Cards --- */

.news-card-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.news-card-link:hover {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

.news-card-link .news-title {
    color: var(--color-text);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.news-card-link:hover .news-title {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.news-card-link .read-more-link {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* Ensure expertise cards maintain proper styling */
.expertise-card-link {
    display: block;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

.expertise-card-link:hover {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

/* Mobile Layout for Intro Buttons */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .intro-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
        width: 100%;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .intro-buttons .btn {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 300px;
    }
}

/* Expertise Card CTA */
.expertise-card .cta {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    color: #921200;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.expertise-card-link:hover .cta {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Clickable News Cards (Homepage) */
.news-card-link {
    display: block;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    height: 100%;
}

.news-card-link:hover {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

.news-card-link:hover .news-item {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.news-item {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.news-content-col {
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.news-content-col .read-more-link {
    margin-top: auto;
    pointer-events: none;
    /* Let the parent link handle the click */
}

/* --- Fix for Achievement Highlight (Dark Quote Box) --- */
.achievement-highlight {
    background-color: #343a40;
    /* Dark background */
    color: #ffffff !important;
    /* Force white text */
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin: 3rem 0;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.achievement-highlight blockquote {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-style: italic;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Add a quote icon */
.achievement-highlight::before {
    content: "“";
    font-size: 8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    left: 20px;
    font-family: serif;
    line-height: 1;
    z-index: 0;
}

.achievement-highlight cite {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-style: normal;
    color: #e0e0e0;
    font-size: 1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* --- Fix Spacing on Practices Page --- */
.page-intro {
    margin-bottom: 2rem !important;
    /* Reduced from 4rem */
}

/* --- Clickable Practice Cards (Large) --- */
.practice-card-large-link {
    display: block;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    height: 100%;
}

.practice-card-large-link:hover {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

.practice-card-large-link:hover .practice-card-large {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

/* Remove default hover from card since it's now handled by the link */
.practice-card-large:hover {
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    /* Reset to default */
}

/* Ensure inner links don't conflict (though we should remove them) */
.practice-card-large h3 a {
    pointer-events: none;
    color: inherit;
}

.practice-card-large .practice-link {
    pointer-events: none;
    /* Let parent handle click */
}

.practice-card-large-link:hover .practice-link {
    color: var(--color-accent-hover);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* --- Fix Spacing on Practices Overview Page --- */
.practices-intro {
    margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
    /* Reduced from 2.5rem */
    padding-bottom: 1rem !important;
}

.practices-grid-section {
    padding-top: 1rem !important;
    /* Reduced from 3rem */
}

/* --- Clickable Practice Cards (Image Version) --- */
.practice-card-link {
    display: block;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    height: 100%;
}

.practice-card-link:hover {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

.practice-card-link:hover .practice-card {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.practice-card-link:hover .practice-card-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Reset default card hover since parent handles it */
.practice-card:hover {
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* Button inside link */
.practice-card-link .btn {
    pointer-events: none;
    /* Let parent handle click */
}

.practice-card-link:hover .btn {
    background: #921200;
    /* Hover state for button */
    color: #fff;
    border-color: #921200;
}

/* ========================================
   TEAM PAGE STYLES
   ======================================== */

/* Team Hero */
.team-hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 350px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #921200 0%, #6d0d00 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.team-hero .hero-overlay {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 6rem 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.team-hero-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.team-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    font-weight: 300;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Team Intro */
.team-intro {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    padding: 3rem 0;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.team-intro .intro-content {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.team-intro p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #2d2d2d;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.team-intro p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Team Section */
.team-section {
    padding: 3rem 0;
}

.team-section:last-of-type {
    padding-bottom: 4rem;
}

/* Team Grids */
.team-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.team-grid-partners {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
}

.team-grid-associates {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
}

.team-grid-assistants {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
    max-width: 320px;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Team Card Link */
.team-card-link {
    display: block;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    height: 100%;
}

.team-card-link:hover {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

/* Team Card */
.team-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.team-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.team-card-image {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 533 / 650;
    background: #f5f5f5;
}

.team-card-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.team-card-link:hover .team-card-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.team-card-content {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.team-member-name {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #2d2d2d;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.team-member-role {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #666;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.team-member-email {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #921200;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.team-member-email svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.team-card-link:hover .team-member-email {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Team CTA Section */
.team-cta-section {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    padding: 4rem 0;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.team-cta-section h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: #2d2d2d;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.team-cta-section p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #666;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

/* ========================================
   SINGLE TEAM MEMBER STYLES
   ======================================== */

.team-member-single {
    padding: 3rem 0 4rem;
}

.team-member-header {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.team-member-photo {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.team-member-photo img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.team-member-info {
    padding-top: 1rem;
}

.team-member-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #2d2d2d;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.team-member-position {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: #921200;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.team-member-group {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #666;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.team-member-contact {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.team-member-contact .btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.team-member-contact .btn svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.team-member-bio {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.team-member-bio h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: #2d2d2d;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #921200;
}

.bio-content {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #2d2d2d;
}

.bio-content p {
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.bio-content strong {
    color: #921200;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.team-member-expertise {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.team-member-expertise h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: #2d2d2d;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.team-member-expertise ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem 2rem;
}

.team-member-expertise li {
    padding-left: 1.2rem;
    position: relative;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #2d2d2d;
    line-height: 1.6;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.team-member-expertise li::before {
    content: '•';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    color: #921200;
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.team-member-back {
    margin-top: 3rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
}

.back-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: #921200;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: gap 0.2s ease;
}

.back-link:hover {
    gap: 0.8rem;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.back-link svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ========================================
   RESPONSIVE STYLES
   ======================================== */

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .team-grid-partners {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .team-grid-associates {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }

    .team-grid-assistants {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        max-width: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .team-grid-partners {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .team-grid-associates {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .team-grid-assistants {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        max-width: none;
    }

    .team-hero-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .team-hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .team-member-header {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .team-member-photo {
        max-width: 400px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .team-member-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .team-grid-partners,
    .team-grid-associates,
    .team-grid-assistants {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 400px !important;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .team-hero {
        min-height: 250px;
    }

    .team-hero .hero-overlay {
        padding: 4rem 0;
    }

    .team-hero-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .team-hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .team-intro {
        padding: 2rem 0;
    }

    .team-intro p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .team-section {
        padding: 2rem 0;
    }

    .team-member-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .team-member-position {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .team-member-expertise ul {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ========================================
   CONTACT PAGE STYLES
   ======================================== */

/* Contact Hero */
.contact-hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 350px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #921200 0%, #6d0d00 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.contact-hero .hero-overlay {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 6rem 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.contact-hero-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.contact-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    font-weight: 300;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Contact Intro */
.contact-intro {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    padding: 3rem 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.contact-intro .intro-content {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.contact-intro p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #2d2d2d;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact-intro p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Main Contact Section */
.contact-main-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    background: #fff;
}

.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: start;
}

/* Contact Form Wrapper */
.contact-form-wrapper {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
}

.form-description {
    color: #666;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Contact Form 7 Custom Styling */
.wpcf7-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.wpcf7-form p {
    margin: 0;
}

.wpcf7-form label {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #2d2d2d;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.wpcf7-form input[type="text"],
.wpcf7-form input[type="email"],
.wpcf7-form input[type="tel"],
.wpcf7-form select,
.wpcf7-form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.2rem;
    border: 1px solid #d0d0d0;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-family: inherit;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    background: #fafafa;
    color: #2d2d2d;
}

.wpcf7-form input[type="text"]:hover,
.wpcf7-form input[type="email"]:hover,
.wpcf7-form input[type="tel"]:hover,
.wpcf7-form select:hover,
.wpcf7-form textarea:hover {
    border-color: #b0b0b0;
    background: #fff;
}

.wpcf7-form input[type="text"]:focus,
.wpcf7-form input[type="email"]:focus,
.wpcf7-form input[type="tel"]:focus,
.wpcf7-form select:focus,
.wpcf7-form textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: #921200;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(146, 18, 0, 0.1);
}

.wpcf7-form input::placeholder,
.wpcf7-form textarea::placeholder {
    color: #999;
    opacity: 1;
}

.wpcf7-form textarea {
    min-height: 150px;
    resize: vertical;
}

.wpcf7-form select {
    cursor: pointer;
    appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 12 12'%3E%3Cpath fill='%232d2d2d' d='M6 9L1 4h10z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 1rem center;
    padding-right: 3rem;
}

.wpcf7-form input[type="submit"] {
    background: #921200;
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 6px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    align-self: flex-start;
}

.wpcf7-form input[type="submit"]:hover {
    background: #6d0d00;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(146, 18, 0, 0.3);
}

.wpcf7-form input[type="submit"]:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Validation Messages */
.wpcf7-not-valid-tip {
    color: #921200;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    display: block;
}

.wpcf7-response-output {
    border: 2px solid #921200;
    padding: 1rem;
    margin: 1.5rem 0 0;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.wpcf7-mail-sent-ok {
    border-color: #28a745;
    color: #28a745;
    background: #d4edda;
}

.wpcf7-validation-errors,
.wpcf7-mail-sent-ng {
    border-color: #dc3545;
    color: #721c24;
    background: #f8d7da;
}

.wpcf7-spinner {
    margin-left: 1rem;
}

/* Contact Info Wrapper */
.contact-info-wrapper {
    position: sticky;
    top: 2rem;
}

.contact-info-cards {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.info-card {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid #e8e8e8;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 60px 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.info-card:hover {
    border-color: #921200;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(146, 18, 0, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.info-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: #921200;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.info-card:hover .info-icon {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(146, 18, 0, 0.3);
}

.info-icon svg {
    fill: #fff;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
}

.info-card>div {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: left;
}

.info-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: #2d2d2d;
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: left;
}

.info-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
    text-align: left;
}

.info-card a {
    color: #921200;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.info-card a:hover {
    color: #6d0d00;
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.text-muted {
    color: #999 !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Map Section */
.contact-map-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    background: #f8f9fa;
}

.contact-map-section .section-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: #2d2d2d;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.map-container {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.map-container iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 450px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 6px;
    display: block;
}

/* ========================================
   RESPONSIVE STYLES
   ======================================== */

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .contact-info-wrapper {
        position: static;
    }

    .contact-hero-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .contact-hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .contact-hero {
        min-height: 250px;
    }

    .contact-hero .hero-overlay {
        padding: 4rem 0;
    }

    .contact-hero-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .contact-hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .contact-intro {
        padding: 2rem 0;
    }

    .contact-intro p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .contact-main-section {
        padding: 3rem 0;
    }

    .contact-form-wrapper {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }

    .contact-form-wrapper h2 {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .info-card {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }

    .map-container iframe {
        height: 350px;
    }
}

/* Footer Social Media - Inline in Contact Section */
.footer-social-inline {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.social-link-inline {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 6px;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.social-link-inline:hover {
    background: #0077b5;
    transform: translateX(3px);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 119, 181, 0.3);
}

.social-link-inline svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* =========================================
   Publications Section - Clean Professional Design
   ========================================= */

/* Page Header */
.page-header-simple {
    background-color: #fff;
    padding: 3rem 0 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: 3px double #ccc;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.page-header-simple h1 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: #434C52;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-shadow: 2px 3px #ccc;
}

.page-intro {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #666;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Filter Bar - Simple and Clean */
.publications-filter-simple {
    background-color: #fff;
    padding: 1rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.publications-filter-simple .filter-label {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #434C52;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    display: block;
}

.filter-list-simple {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.filter-list-simple a {
    color: #434C52;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    border: 1px solid #C7C9CA;
    border-radius: 3px;
    background: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-family: var(--font-main);
}

.filter-list-simple a:hover,
.filter-list-simple a.active {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Archive Section */
.publications-archive-clean {
    padding: 2rem 0 4rem;
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
}

.publications-grid-clean {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.publication-card-clean {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    height: 100%;
}

.publication-card-clean:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.publication-link-clean {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

.publication-image-clean {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: #f5f5f5;
}

.publication-image-clean img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.publication-content-clean {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.publication-category-clean {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.publication-title-clean {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #434C52;
    text-transform: none;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: bold;
}

.publication-meta-clean {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #999;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.publication-excerpt-clean {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.publication-excerpt-clean p {
    margin: 0;
}

.read-more-clean {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
    transition: gap 0.3s ease;
}

.publication-card-clean:hover .read-more-clean {
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

/* Pagination */
.pagination-clean {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.pagination-clean .page-numbers {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    padding: 0 0.75rem;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    background: #fff;
    color: #434C52;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.pagination-clean .page-numbers.current,
.pagination-clean .page-numbers:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Single Publication */
.publication-container-clean {
    padding: 2rem 0 4rem;
}

.publication-main-clean {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.publication-article-clean {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.article-header-clean {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #eee;
}

.article-meta-top {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.article-category-clean {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.article-date-clean {
    color: #999;
}

.article-title-clean {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: #434C52;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0;
    text-transform: none;
    text-shadow: none;
    text-align: left;
}

.article-content-clean {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #434C52;
}

.article-content-clean h2 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: #434C52;
    margin: 2rem 0 1rem;
    text-align: left;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #eee;
}

.article-content-clean h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin: 1.5rem 0 1rem;
}

.article-content-clean p {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.article-content-clean ul,
.article-content-clean ol {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    padding-left: 2rem;
}

.article-content-clean li {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.article-footer-clean {
    margin-top: 3rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 2px solid #eee;
}

.share-section {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.share-label-clean {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #434C52;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.share-btn-clean {
    padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 3px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid;
}

.share-btn-clean.linkedin {
    background: #0077b5;
    color: #fff;
    border-color: #0077b5;
}

.share-btn-clean.email {
    background: #666;
    color: #fff;
    border-color: #666;
}

.share-btn-clean:hover {
    opacity: 0.85;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Related Publications */
.related-publications-clean {
    margin-top: 3rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 3px double #ccc;
}

.related-publications-clean h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #434C52;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.related-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.related-item-clean {
    background: var(--color-bg);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.related-item-clean:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.related-item-clean a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

.related-item-clean h4 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #434C52;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    text-transform: none;
}

.related-date {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #999;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .page-header-simple h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .publications-grid-clean {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .filter-list-simple {
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .filter-list-simple a {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
    }

    .publication-article-clean {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }

    .article-title-clean {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .related-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   Publications - Modern Professional Design
   ========================================= */

/* Hero Section with Background */
.publications-hero-modern {
    background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(67, 76, 82, 0.85), rgba(67, 76, 82, 0.85)),
        url('../images/slider/slide-1.webp');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    position: relative;
}

.hero-overlay-dark {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-title-modern {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.hero-subtitle-modern {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* Publications Grid */
.publications-section-modern {
    padding: 0 0 5rem;
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
}

.publications-grid-modern {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

/* Modern Card Design */
.pub-card-modern {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.pub-card-modern:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(146, 18, 0, 0.15);
}

.pub-card-link-modern {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    padding: 2rem;
}

.pub-card-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #f0f0f0;
}

.pub-category-badge {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.pub-date-badge {
    color: #999;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.pub-card-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: #434C52;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: none;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.pub-card-excerpt {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.pub-read-more-modern {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: gap 0.3s ease;
}

.pub-card-modern:hover .pub-read-more-modern {
    gap: 1rem;
}

.pub-read-more-modern svg {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.pub-card-modern:hover .pub-read-more-modern svg {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Single Publication */
.publication-single-modern {
    background: var(--color-bg);
}

.pub-single-header-modern {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 3rem 0 2.5rem;
    border-bottom: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.pub-meta-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.pub-category-tag-modern {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.pub-date-modern {
    color: #999;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.pub-single-title-modern {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    color: #434C52;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: none;
    text-shadow: none;
    text-align: left;
}

.pub-divider-modern {
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    margin: 0;
}

/* Content Area */
.pub-single-content-modern {
    padding: 3rem 0 4rem;
}

.container-narrow {
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.pub-article-body {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.pub-article-body p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: #434C52;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.pub-article-body h2 {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    color: #434C52;
    margin: 2.5rem 0 1.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
    border-bottom: 3px solid #f0f0f0;
    text-align: left;
}

.pub-article-body h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin: 2rem 0 1rem;
}

.pub-article-body ul,
.pub-article-body ol {
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
    padding-left: 2.5rem;
}

.pub-article-body li {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Share Section */
.pub-share-modern {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 2rem 3rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.pub-share-modern .share-label {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #434C52;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.share-buttons-modern {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.share-btn-modern {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
}

.share-linkedin {
    background: #0077b5;
    color: #fff;
}

.share-linkedin:hover {
    background: #005885;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 119, 181, 0.3);
}

.share-email {
    background: #666;
    color: #fff;
}

.share-email:hover {
    background: #444;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Related Publications */
.related-pubs-modern {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 4rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
}

.related-title-modern {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: #434C52;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
}

.related-title-modern::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
}

.related-grid-modern {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.related-card-modern {
    background: var(--color-bg);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 2px solid #e0e0e0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.related-card-modern:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.related-card-modern a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

.related-card-modern h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #434C52;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: none;
}

.related-date-modern {
    color: #999;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .hero-title-modern {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .publications-grid-modern {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
        gap: 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-title-modern {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .hero-subtitle-modern {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .publications-grid-modern {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .pub-single-title-modern {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .pub-article-body {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .pub-share-modern {
        padding: 1.5rem;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .share-buttons-modern {
        width: 100%;
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .share-btn-modern {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .related-grid-modern {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   Publications Archive & Single - Site Consistent
   ========================================= */

/* Single Publication Page */
.publication-header-section {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 3rem 0 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.publication-meta-bar {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.pub-category {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.pub-date {
    color: #999;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.publication-main-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-align: left;
}

.publication-content-section {
    background: var(--color-bg);
    padding: 3rem 0 4rem;
}

.publication-body {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.publication-body p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-body-text);
}

.publication-body h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin: 2rem 0 1rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.publication-body h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin: 1.5rem 0 1rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.publication-body ul,
.publication-body ol {
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
    padding-left: 2rem;
}

.publication-body li {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.publication-share {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 2rem 3rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.publication-share .share-label {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.share-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.share-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.share-linkedin {
    background: #0077b5;
    color: #fff;
}

.share-linkedin:hover {
    background: #005582;
}

.share-email {
    background: #666;
    color: #fff;
}

.share-email:hover {
    background: #444;
}

.related-publications-section {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 3rem 0;
    border-top: 2px solid #e0e0e0;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .publication-main-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .publication-body {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .publication-share {
        padding: 1.5rem;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .share-buttons {
        width: 100%;
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .share-btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* Single Publication Improvements */
.pub-sep {
    margin: 0 10px;
    color: #ccc;
}

.pub-reading-time {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-style: italic;
}

.single-publication-image {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    max-width: 100%;
}

.single-publication-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.publication-cta {
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    background-color: #fff;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.publication-cta h3 {
    margin-top: 0;
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.publication-cta p {
    color: #666;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Global CTA Button (for publication and news CTAs) */
.cta-button {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.cta-button:hover {
    background-color: #7a0f00;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(146, 18, 0, 0.2);
}
/* ===================================
   PUBLICATIONS ARCHIVE ENHANCEMENTS
   =================================== */

/* Filter Bar */
.publications-filter-bar {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin: 2.5rem 0 2rem 0;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-bg);
}

.filter-tab {
    padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
    background: #fff;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-bg);
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: var(--color-text);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.filter-tab:hover {
    background: var(--color-bg);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.filter-tab.active {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: #fff;
}

/* Publication Count */
.publications-count {
    margin: 0 0 2rem 0;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #666;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Enhanced Card Metadata */
.publication-meta-top {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.publication-category-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Category-specific colors */
.publication-category-badge.category-capital-markets {
    background: #1e3a8a; /* Deep blue */
}

.publication-category-badge.category-corporate-law {
    background: #4338ca; /* Indigo */
}

.publication-category-badge.category-litigation {
    background: #7c2d12; /* Brown */
}

.publication-category-badge.category-real-estate {
    background: #065f46; /* Green */
}

.publication-category-badge.category-insurance {
    background: #5b21b6; /* Purple */
}

.publication-category-badge.category-renewable-energy {
    background: #047857; /* Teal */
}

.publication-category-badge.category-executive-proceedings {
    background: #991b1b; /* Red */
}

.publication-category-badge.category-legal-research {
    background: #1f2937; /* Dark gray */
}

.publication-category-badge.category-careers {
    background: #92400e; /* Amber */
}

.publication-reading-time {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #999;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.publication-author {
    margin: 0.75rem 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #666;
    font-style: italic;
}

/* Enhanced Card Footer */
.publication-card .card-footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.publication-card .publication-date {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #999;
}

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .publications-filter-bar {
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }
    
    .filter-tab {
        padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    
    .publication-meta-top {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }
    
    .publications-count {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
}


/* ====================================
   NEWS PAGE - MODERN TIMELINE LAYOUT
   ==================================== */

/* News Section */
.news-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    background: #fff;
}

/* Filter Bar (same as publications) */
.news-filter-bar {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin: 2.5rem 0 2rem 0;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-bg);
}

/* News Count */
.news-count {
    margin: 0 0 2.5rem 0;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #666;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Timeline Container */
.news-timeline {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 3rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* Timeline Vertical Line */
.news-timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 15px;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--color-accent), #e0e0e0);
}

/* Timeline Item */
.timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
    padding-left: 2rem;
}

.timeline-item:last-child {
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

/* Timeline Marker (Dot) */
.timeline-marker {
    position: absolute;
    left: -2.4rem;
    top: 0.3rem;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    border: 4px solid #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--color-bg);
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Timeline Content Link (Clickable) */
.timeline-content-link {
    display: block;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

.timeline-content-link:hover {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

/* Timeline Content */
.timeline-content {
    background: #fff;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-bg);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 2rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.timeline-content-link:hover .timeline-content {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.timeline-content:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-bg);
    box-shadow: none;
    transform: none;
}

/* Timeline Date */
.timeline-date {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

/* News Type Badge - For cards/archive (keep for backward compatibility) */
.news-type-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.news-type-badge.type-deals {
    background: #1e3a8a; /* Deep blue */
}

.news-type-badge.type-firm-news {
    background: #4338ca; /* Indigo */
}

.news-type-badge.type-careers {
    background: #92400e; /* Amber/Brown */
}

/* News Category - Single page inline style (matching publications) */
.news-category {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Timeline Title */
.timeline-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0.75rem 0 1rem 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.timeline-title a {
    color: var(--color-text);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.timeline-title a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Timeline Excerpt */
.timeline-excerpt {
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Timeline Link */
.timeline-link {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.timeline-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-text);
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Single News Page */
.single-news-page {
    background: #fff;
}

.news-header-section {
    padding: 2rem 0 3rem 0;
}

.news-meta-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.news-category {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Override the circular/box styling from other sections */
.news-meta-bar .news-date {
    background: none;
    color: #999;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 0;
    display: inline;
    padding: 0;
}

.news-sep {
    margin: 0 10px;
    color: #ccc;
}

.news-reading-time {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-style: italic;
}

.news-main-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 1rem 0;
}

.single-news-image {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.single-news-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.news-content-section {
    padding: 3rem 0;
}

.news-body {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.news-body h2, .news-body h3 {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.news-body p {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.news-cta {
    margin-top: 3rem;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: var(--color-bg);
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-align: center;
}

/* News Navigation */
.news-navigation {
    padding: 2rem 0;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--color-bg);
}

.back-to-news {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.back-to-news:hover {
    color: var(--color-text);
    transform: translateX(-5px);
}

/* Related News */
.related-news-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    background: #fff;
    border-top: 2px solid #e0e0e0;
}

.related-news-section .publications-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.related-news-section .publication-image {
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.related-news-section .publication-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.related-news-section .publication-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.related-news-section .publication-date {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #999;
}

.related-news-section .news-type-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 3px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Keep backward compatibility for old news-grid if used elsewhere */
.news-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.news-card-link {
    text-decoration: none;
}

.news-card {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 2rem;
    border: 2px solid #e0e0e0;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
}

.news-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.news-card-date {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.news-card h3 {
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin: 1rem 0;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.news-card p {
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .news-timeline {
        padding-left: 2rem;
    }

    .news-timeline::before {
        width: 2px;
        left: 8px;
    }

    .timeline-marker {
        left: -1.9rem;
        width: 16px;
        height: 16px;
        border-width: 3px;
    }

    .timeline-item {
        padding-left: 1.5rem;
        padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
    }

    .timeline-content {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }

    .timeline-date {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .timeline-title {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .news-main-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .news-filter-bar {
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .related-news-section .publications-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .related-news-section .publications-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}