Controlling Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, construed, and enforced according to the laws of Illinois, without regard to principles of conflicts of law. The parties further agree that any action brought to enforce any right or obligation under this Agreement or any action arising out of or relating to Executive’s threatened or actual breach of this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within the geographic boundary of the Eastern Division of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Each Party consents to the jurisdiction and venue of such courts and waives any right to object to such jurisdiction and venue.

This Agreement shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of Illinois. Any disputes arising under this Agreement shall be tried exclusively in the courts sitting within the State of Illinois. Executive consents and submits his or her person to the jurisdiction of any such court for such purpose.