The RSU grant and the provisions of this Award Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina without regard to such state’s conflict of laws or provisions, as provided in the Plan. For purposes of litigating any dispute that arises under this grant or this Award Agreement, the parties hereby submit to and consent to the jurisdiction of the State of North Carolina and agree that such litigation shall be conducted in the courts of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, or the federal courts for the United States for the Western District of North Carolina, where this grant is made and/or to be performed.