To the extent permitted by law, Executive and the Company acknowledge and agree that they are hereby waiving any rights to a trial by jury in any action, proceeding or counterclaim brought by either of the parties against the other in connection with any matter whatsoever arising out of or in any way connected with this Agreement. Executive and the Company acknowledge that this consent and agreement to mandatory and binding arbitration is a material inducement to enter into the Agreement and that each party will continue to be bound by and to rely on this consent and agreement in their related future dealings. Executive and the Company further warrant and represent that each has reviewed this consent and agreement with legal counsel of its own choosing, or has had an opportunity to do so, and that it knowingly and voluntarily gives this consent and enters into this agreement having had the opportunity to consult with legal counsel. This consent and agreement is irrevocable, meaning that it may not be modified either orally or in writing, and this consent and agreement will apply to any subsequent amendments, renewals, supplements or modifications to the Agreement or any other agreement or document entered into between the parties in connection with the Agreement, including, but not limited to the Release.