Arbitration. Subject to [Section 10], in the event that any dispute arises between the Company and Executive regarding or relating to this Agreement and/or any aspect of the Executive’s employment relationship with the Company, the parties consent to resolve such dispute through mandatory arbitration under the Employment Rules of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”), before a single arbitrator in Dallas, Texas. The parties hereby consent to the entry of judgment upon award rendered by the arbitrator in any court of competent jurisdiction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, should adequate grounds exist for seeking immediate injunctive or immediate equitable relief, any party may seek and obtain such relief. The parties hereby consent to the mandatory and exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts of or in the State of Texas for purposes of seeking such injunctive or equitable relief as set forth above. Out-of-pocket costs and expense reasonably incurred by the Executive in connection with such arbitration (including attorneys’ fees) shall be paid by the Company with respect to each claim on which the arbitrator determines the Executive prevails.

Arbitration. Subject to [Section 10], in the event that any dispute arises between the Company and Executive regardingArbitration of Disputes. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement and/or any aspectthe breach thereof or otherwise arising out of the Executive’s employment relationship withor the Company,termination of that employment (including, without limitation, any claims of unlawful employment discrimination whether based on age or otherwise) shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be settled by arbitration in any forum and form agreed upon by the parties consent to resolveor, in the absence of such dispute through mandatory arbitrationan agreement, under the Employment Rulesauspices of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”), before a single arbitrator in Dallas, Texas. The parties hereby consentBoston, Massachusetts in accordance with the Employment Arbitration Rules of the AAA, including, but not limited to, the rules and procedures applicable to the entryselection of judgmentarbitrators. In the event that any person or entity other than the Executive or the Company may be a party with regard to any such controversy or claim, such controversy or claim shall be submitted to arbitration subject to such other person or entity’s agreement. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.having jurisdiction thereof. This [Section 8] shall be specifically enforceable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, should adequate grounds existthis [Section 8] shall not preclude either party from pursuing a court action for seeking immediate injunctivethe sole purpose of obtaining a temporary restraining order or immediate equitable relief,a preliminary injunction in circumstances in which such relief is appropriate; provided that any party may seek and obtain such relief. The parties hereby consent to the mandatory and exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts of or in the State of Texas for purposes of seeking such injunctive or equitableother relief as set forth above. Out-of-pocket costs and expense reasonably incurred by the Executive in connection with such arbitration (including attorneys’ fees) shall be paid by the Company with respectpursued through an arbitration proceeding pursuant to each claim on which the arbitrator determines the Executive prevails.this [Section 8].

Arbitration. Subject to [Section 10], inIn the event the Company does not have an arbitration program, the Executive and the Company acknowledge that their employment relationship and this Agreement relate to interstate commerce and agree that any dispute arisesdisputes, claims or controversies between the Executive and the Company and Executive regarding or relating to this Agreement and/or any aspectsubsidiary which may arise out of the Executive’s employment relationship with the Company, the parties consent to resolve such dispute through mandatoryCompany and/or this Agreement shall be settled by arbitration. Any arbitration undershall be in accordance with the Employment Rules of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”),governing individual employee agreements and shall be undertaken pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act. Arbitration will be held before a single arbitrator in Dallas, Texas.Harris County, Texas unless the Executive and the Company or the involved Subsidiary mutually agree on another location. The parties hereby consent todecision of the entry of judgment upon award rendered by the arbitrator will be enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction. NotwithstandingThe arbitrator may award costs and attorneys’ fees in connection with the foregoing,arbitration to the prevailing party; however, should adequate grounds exist for seeking immediatein the arbitrator’s discretion, each party may be ordered to bear that party’s own costs and attorneys’ fees. Punitive, liquidated or indirect damages shall not be awarded by the arbitrator unless such damages would be awarded by a court of competent jurisdiction applying the relevant law. The arbitrator shall have the authority to award injunctive or immediateother equitable relief,relief; however, nothing in this agreement to arbitrate, shall preclude the Company or involved subsidiary from obtaining injunctive relief or other equitable from a court of competent jurisdiction prohibiting any party may seek and obtain such relief. The parties hereby consent to the mandatory and exclusive jurisdictionon-going breaches of the state and federal courts of or in the State of Texas for purposes of seeking such injunctive or equitable relief as set forth above. Out-of-pocket costs and expense reasonably incurredthis Agreement by the Executive in connection with suchwhile the arbitration (including attorneys’ fees) shall be paid by the Company with respect to each claim on which the arbitrator determines the Executive prevails.is pending.

Arbitration. Subject to [Section 10], in the event that any dispute arises between the Company and Executive regardingAny controversy arising out of or relating to this Agreement and/or any aspect of the Executive’Executive’s employment relationship with the Company, whether arising under common or statutory law, and including the parties consent to resolvearbitrability of any such dispute through mandatory arbitration undercontroversy, will be resolved exclusively by a single neutral arbitrator selected jointly by Executive and the Company, in Seattle, Washington, or such other location as may be mutually agreed upon, in accordance with the Employment Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”), before a single arbitratoras then in Dallas, Texas.effect. The parties hereby consent toCompany will be responsible for the entryfees and expenses of judgment upon award renderedthe arbitrator. Executive and the Company will be responsible for their own attorney’s fees and any other costs occasioned by the arbitration; provided that the arbitrator may award attorneys’ fees and costs to a party when so empowered by law. The arbitrators shall have the authority, in addition to their authority under the Employment Arbitration Rules, to award equitable relief, including injunctive relief. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding upon the parties and all persons claiming under and through them. Judgment on any arbitration award may be entered in any court of competenthaving jurisdiction. Executive and the Company will have all rights, remedies, and defenses available to them in that arbitration that they would have in a civil action for the issues in controversy. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the foregoing, however, should adequate grounds exist for seeking immediate injunctive or immediate equitable relief, anycontrary, either party may seek and obtain such relief. The parties hereby consent to the mandatory and exclusive jurisdictionpreliminary injunctive relief in a court of the state and federal courts of or in the State of Texas for purposes of seeking such injunctive or equitable relief as set forth above. Out-of-pocket costs and expense reasonably incurred by the Executive in connection with such arbitration (including attorneys’ fees) shall be paid by the Company with respect to each claim on which the arbitrator determines the Executive prevails.competent jurisdiction.

Arbitration. Subject to [Section 10], inIn the event that any dispute arises betweenout of Executive’s employment with or by the Company and Executive regardingCompany, or relatingseparation/termination therefrom, whether as an employee, which cannot be resolved by the Parties to this Agreement and/or any aspect of the Executive’s employment relationshipAgreement, such dispute shall be submitted to final and binding arbitration. The arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the Company,National Rules for the parties consent to resolve such dispute through mandatory arbitration under theResolution of Employment RulesDisputes of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”), before. If the Parties cannot agree on an arbitrator, a single arbitrator in Dallas, Texas. The parties hereby consent to the entrylist of judgment upon award rendered byseven (7) arbitrators will be requested from AAA, and the arbitrator in any court of competent jurisdiction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, should adequate grounds exist for seeking immediate injunctive or immediate equitable relief, any party may seek and obtain such relief.will be selected using alternate strikes with Executive striking firm. The parties hereby consent to the mandatory and exclusive jurisdictioncost of the statearbitration will be shared equally by Executive and federal courts of or in the State of TexasCompany; provided, however, the Company shall promptly reimburse Executive for purposes of seeking such injunctive or equitable relief as set forth above. Out-of-pocketall costs and expense reasonablyexpenses incurred by the Executive in connection with any dispute in an amount up to, but not exceeding 20 percent of Executive’s Base Salary unless such termination was for Cause in which event Executive shall not be entitled to reimbursement unless and until it is determined she was terminated other than for Cause. Arbitration of such disputes is mandatory and in lieu of any and all civil causes of action and lawsuits either party may have against the other arising out of Executive’s employment with the Company, or separation therefrom. Such arbitration (including attorneys’ fees) shall be paid by the Company with respect to each claim on which the arbitrator determines the Executive prevails.held in ​. This provision shall not, however,

Arbitration. Subject to [Section 10],Dispute Resolution. To ensure timely and economical resolution of any disputes that may arise in the event that any dispute arises between the Company and Executive regarding or relating to this Agreement and/or any aspect of the Executive’connection with Executive’s employment relationship with the Company, as a condition of Executive’s employment, Executive and the parties consentCompany hereby agree that any and all claims, disputes or controversies of any nature whatsoever arising out of, or relating to, this letter, or its interpretation, enforcement, breach, performance or execution, Executive’s employment with the Company, or the termination of such employment, shall be resolved, to resolve such dispute through mandatorythe fullest extent permitted by law, by final, binding and confidential arbitration under the Employment Rules ofconducted before a single arbitrator by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”(“AAA”), before under the then-applicable AAA employment arbitration rules (which can be found at http://www.adr.org/). The arbitration shall take place in Phoenix, Arizona; provided, however, that if the arbitrator determines there will be an undue hardship to Executive to have the arbitration in such location, the arbitrator will choose an alternative appropriate location. Executive and the Company each acknowledge that by agreeing to this arbitration procedure, both Executive and the Company waive the right to resolve any such dispute, claim or demand through a singletrial by jury or judge or by administrative proceeding. Executive will have the right to be represented by legal counsel at Executive’s expense at any arbitration proceeding. The arbitrator shall: # have the authority to compel adequate discovery for the resolution of the dispute and to award such relief as would otherwise be available under applicable law in Dallas, Texas. The parties hereby consent to the entry of judgment upon award rendereda court proceeding; and # issue a written statement signed by the arbitrator in any courtregarding the disposition of competent jurisdiction. Notwithstandingeach claim and the foregoing, however, should adequate grounds exist for seeking immediate injunctive or immediate equitable relief, any party may seek and obtain such relief. The parties hereby consent to the mandatory and exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts of or in the State of Texas for purposes of seeking such injunctive or equitable reliefif any, awarded as set forth above. Out-of-pocket costs and expense reasonably incurred by the Executive in connection with such arbitration (including attorneys’ fees) shall be paid by the Company with respect to each claimclaim, the reasons for the award, and the arbitrator’s essential findings and conclusions on which the arbitrator determinesaward is based. The arbitrator, and not a court, shall also be authorized to determine whether the provisions of this paragraph apply to a dispute, controversy, or claim sought to be resolved in accordance with these arbitration procedures. The Company shall pay all costs and fees in excess of the amount of court fees that Executive prevails.would be required to incur if the dispute were filed or decided in a court of law. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to prevent either Executive or the Company from obtaining injunctive relief in court to prevent irreparable harm pending the conclusion of any arbitration.

Arbitration. Subject to [Section 10], in the event that any dispute arises between the Company and Executive regardingAny dispute, claim or controversy based on, arising out of or relating to this Agreement and/or any aspect of the Executive’s employment relationshipor this Agreement shall be settled by final and binding arbitration in San Diego, California, before a single neutral arbitrator in accordance with the Company,National Rules for the parties consent to resolve such dispute through mandatory arbitration under theResolution of Employment RulesDisputes (the “Rules”) of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”), before a single arbitrator in Dallas, Texas. The parties hereby consent toand judgment on the entry of judgment upon award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. The Rules may be found online at www.adr.org. Arbitration may be compelled pursuant to the California Arbitration Act (Code of Civil Procedure §§ 1280 et seq.). If the parties are unable to agree upon an arbitrator, one shall be appointed by the AAA in accordance with its Rules. Each party shall pay the fees of its own attorneys, the expenses of its witnesses and all other expenses connected with presenting its case; however, Executive and the Company agree that, to the extent permitted by law, the arbitrator may, in his or her discretion, award reasonable attorneys’ fees to the prevailing party. Other costs of the arbitration, including the cost of any record or transcripts of the arbitration, AAA’s administrative fees, the fee of the arbitrator, and all other fees and costs, shall be borne by the Company. This [Section 7] is intended to be the exclusive method for resolving any and all claims by the parties against each other for payment of damages under this Agreement or relating to Executive’s employment; provided, however, that Executive shall retain the right to file administrative charges with or seek relief through any government agency of competent jurisdiction, and to participate in any government investigation, including but not limited to # claims for workers’ compensation, state disability insurance or unemployment insurance; # claims for unpaid wages or waiting time penalties brought before the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement; provided, however, that any appeal from an award or from denial of an award of wages and/or waiting time penalties shall be arbitrated pursuant to the terms of this Agreement; and # claims for administrative relief from the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and/or the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (or any similar agency in any applicable jurisdiction other than California); provided, further, that Executive shall not be entitled to obtain any monetary relief through such agencies other than workers’ compensation benefits or unemployment insurance benefits. This Agreement shall not limit either party’s right to obtain any provisional remedy, including, without limitation, injunctive or similar relief, from any court of competent jurisdiction as may be necessary to protect their rights and interests pending the outcome of arbitration, including without limitation injunctive relief, in any court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure § 1281.8 or any similar statute of an applicable jurisdiction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, should adequate grounds exist for seeking immediate injunctiveSeeking any such relief shall not be deemed to be a waiver of such party’s right to compel arbitration. Each party hereby expressly waives his, her or immediate equitable relief, any party may seek and obtain such relief. The parties hereby consentits right to the mandatory and exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts of or in the State of Texas for purposes of seeking such injunctive or equitable relief as set forth above. Out-of-pocket costs and expense reasonably incurred by the Executive in connection with such arbitration (including attorneys’ fees) shall be paid by the Company with respect to each claim on which the arbitrator determines the Executive prevails.a jury trial.

Arbitration. Subject to [Section 10], in the event that any dispute arises between the Company and Executive regardingDisputes. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement and/or any aspectthe breach thereof or otherwise arising out of the Executive’Executive’s employment relationship withor the Company,termination of that employment (including, without limitation, any claims of unlawful employment discrimination whether based on age or otherwise) shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be settled by arbitration in any forum and form agreed upon by the parties consent to resolveor, in the absence of such dispute through mandatory arbitrationan agreement, under the Employment Rulesauspices of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”(“AAA”), before a single arbitrator in Dallas, Texas. The parties hereby consentKnoxville, Tennessee, in accordance with the Employment Dispute Resolution Rules of the AAA, including, but not limited to, the rules and procedures applicable to the entryselection of judgmentarbitrators. In the event that any person or entity other than the Executive or the Company may be a party with regard to any such controversy or claim, such controversy or claim shall be submitted to arbitration subject to such other person or entity’s agreement. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.having jurisdiction thereof. This [Section 9] shall be specifically enforceable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, should adequate grounds existthis [Section 9] shall not preclude either party from pursuing a court action for seeking immediate injunctivethe sole purpose of obtaining a temporary restraining order or immediate equitable relief,a preliminary injunction in circumstances in which such relief is appropriate; provided that any party may seek and obtain such relief. The parties hereby consent to the mandatory and exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts of or in the State of Texas for purposes of seeking such injunctive or equitableother relief as set forth above. Out-of-pocket costs and expense reasonably incurred by the Executive in connection with such arbitration (including attorneys’ fees) shall be paid by the Company with respectpursued through an arbitration proceeding pursuant to each claim on which the arbitrator determines the Executive prevails.this [Section 9].

Arbitration. Subject to [Section 10], in the event that any dispute arises between the Company and Executive regardingDisputes. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement and/or any aspectthe breach thereof or otherwise arising out of the Executive’Executive’s employment relationship withor the Company,termination of that employment (including, without limitation, any claims of unlawful employment discrimination whether based on age or otherwise) shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be settled by mediation or arbitration in any forum and form agreed upon by the parties consent to resolveor, in the absence of such dispute through mandatory arbitrationan agreement, under the Employment Rulesauspices of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”(“AAA”), before a single arbitrator in Dallas, Texas. The parties hereby consentKnoxville, Tennessee, in accordance with the Employment Dispute Resolution Rules of the AAA, including, but not limited to, the rules and procedures applicable to the entryselection of judgmentarbitrators. In the event that any person or entity other than the Executive or the Company may be a party with regard to any such controversy or claim, such controversy or claim shall be submitted to arbitration subject to such other person or entity’s agreement. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.having jurisdiction thereof. This [Section 9] shall be specifically enforceable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, should adequate grounds existthis [Section 9] shall not preclude either party from pursuing a court action for seeking immediate injunctivethe sole purpose of obtaining a temporary restraining order or immediate equitable relief,a preliminary injunction in circumstances in which such relief is appropriate; provided that any party may seek and obtain such relief. The parties hereby consent to the mandatory and exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts of or in the State of Texas for purposes of seeking such injunctive or equitableother relief as set forth above. Out-of-pocket costs and expense reasonably incurred by the Executive in connection with such arbitration (including attorneys’ fees) shall be paid by the Company with respectpursued through an arbitration proceeding pursuant to each claim on which the arbitrator determines the Executive prevails.this [Section 9].

Arbitration. SubjectExcept to [Section 10],the extent provided for in the event that any dispute arises betweensubsection # above, the Company and Executive regardingagree that any claim, dispute or relating tocontroversy arising under or in connection with this Agreement and/Agreement, or otherwise in connection with Executive's employment by the Company or termination of his employment (including, without limitation, any such claim, dispute or controversy arising under any federal, state or local statute, regulation or ordinance or any aspect of the Executive’Company's employment relationshipemployee benefit plans, policies or programs) shall be resolved solely and exclusively by binding, confidential, arbitration. The arbitration shall be held in Rockville, MD (or at such other location as shall be mutually agreed by the parties). The arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the Company, the parties consent to resolve such dispute through mandatory arbitration under the EmploymentCommercial Rules of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”(the "AAA"), before in effect at the time of the arbitration, including the Expedited Procedures. All fees and expenses of the arbitration, including a singletranscript if either requests, shall be borne equally by the parties. Each party is responsible for the fees and expenses of its own attorneys, experts, witnesses, and preparation and presentation of proofs and post-hearing briefs (unless the party prevails on a claim for which attorney's fees are recoverable under law). In rendering a decision, the arbitrator shall apply all legal principles and standards that would govern if the dispute were being heard in Dallas, Texas. Thecourt. This includes the availability of all remedies that the parties hereby consentcould obtain in court. In addition, all statutes of limitation and defenses that would be applicable in court, will apply to the entryarbitration proceeding. The decision of judgment uponthe arbitrator shall be set forth in writing, and be binding and conclusive on all parties. Any action to enforce or vacate the arbitrator's award renderedshall be governed by the arbitratorFederal Arbitration Act, if applicable, and otherwise by applicable state law. If either the Company or Executive improperly pursues any claim, dispute or controversy against the other in any court of competent jurisdiction. Notwithstandinga proceeding other than the foregoing, however, should adequate grounds existarbitration provided for seeking immediate injunctive or immediate equitable relief, anyherein, the responding party may seek and obtain such relief. The parties hereby consent to the mandatory and exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts of or in the State of Texas for purposes of seeking such injunctive or equitable relief as set forth above. Out-of-pocket costs and expense reasonably incurred by the Executive in connection with such arbitration (including attorneys’ fees) shall be paid by the Company with respectentitled to each claim on which the arbitrator determines the Executive prevails.dismissal or injunctive relief regarding such action and recovery of all costs, losses and attorney's fees related to such action.