For a period of twenty-four (24) months following the Effective Date, Employee agrees to cooperate with Employer as reasonably requested by responding to questions, attending meetings, depositions, governmental proceedings and court hearings, and by cooperating with Employer and its accountants and legal counsel with respect to any investigations, claims or litigation or business, accounting, audit, legal or regulatory issues of which Employee has knowledge. Employer agrees to reimburse Employee for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses actually incurred for travel, meals and lodging, in accordance with Employer's then existing policies, for providing cooperation specifically requested by Employer.