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regulations may require us to cease work for you for a period of time and prohibit us from informing you of the reason. Additionally, if the Firm receives a subpoena or request for information that is within our custody or control, or the custody or control of our agents or representatives, we will, to the extent permitted by applicable law, advise you before responding so that you have the opportunity to intervene or assert any objections. Should you object to the production of such information, the Firm may provide such information only to the extent authorized by you or required by a court or other governmental body of competent jurisdiction. You agree to pay the Firm for services rendered and charges and disbursements incurred in responding to any such request for information at the Firm's customary billing rates and pursuant to the Firm's charges and disbursements policies. Companies seeking legal representation frequently require the Firm to demonstrate our experience representing clients in various areas of law and types of matters. You consent and agree that the Firm may disclose the fact of the Engagement and related general information in response to such requests and in its public marketing materials to the extent that such disclosure does not convey specific information about the Engagement. In addition, to facilitate our compliance with the Rules of Professional Conduct, including to implement conflict of interests checks, we may need to consult with or secure a waiver from our other clients or prospective clients. You agree that we are, and will be, allowed to disclose to each such client or prospective client the fact that we have or have had an attorney -client relationship with you. 6. ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES Any and all disputes, controversies or claims between you and the Firm of any nature whatsoever in any way arising out of, or in connection with, or relating to the Engagement, the Engagement Terms or their breach, including, without limitation, claims for breach of contract, professional negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, misrepresentation, fraud and disputes regarding attorney fees and/or costs charged under this Agreement (except to the extent provided below) shall be finally settled by arbitration conducted expeditiously before JAMS pursuant to its Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures, and in accordance with the Expedited Procedures in those rules. This arbitration provision shall be governed solely and exclusively by the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. §§ 1-16 ("FAA"). The FAA shall govern notwithstanding any state or foreign law or rule, and irrespective of any choice of law provision. This provision shall not apply to any ethics or disciplinary proceedings against the Firm. The parties shall bear their own legal fees and costs for all claims. The existence and content of the arbitration proceedings, as well as any arbitration rulings and awards, shall be maintained by the parties as strictly confidential, except (1) to the extent that disclosure is required by a court or other governmental body of competent jurisdiction; (ii) to the extent necessary to confirm, vacate, challenge, or enforce the award in bona fide legal proceedings before a court of competent jurisdiction or other judicial authority, in which case steps shall be taken to make filings under seal if permitted; (iii) for disclosure in confidence to the parties' respective attorneys, tax advisors, insurance agents or companies, senior management, and other agents or employees on a need to know basis; or (iv) with the written consent of all parties. You acknowledge that by agreeing to this arbitration provision, you are giving up the right to litigate claims against the Firm, and important rights that would be available in litigation, including the right to trial by judge or jury, to extensive discovery and to appeal an adverse decision. You acknowledge that you have read and understand this arbitration provision, and that you voluntarily agree to binding arbitration. NOTE: You are entitled to consult an independent lawyer to review this arbitration provision before agreeing to it. By accepting these Engagement Terns, you acknowledge that you have consulted with independent counsel, or if not, that you had the opportunity to do so. 10