The validity, performance and enforceability of this Release shall be determined and governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles. The exclusive forum for any action concerning this Release or the transactions contemplated hereby shall be in a court of competent jurisdiction in New York County with respect to a state court, or the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, with respect to a federal court. EMPLOYEE HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE EXERCISE OF JURISDICTION OF THE COURT IN THE EXCLUSIVE FORUM SET FORTH IN THIS RELEASE AND WAIVES ANY RIGHT EMPLOYEE MAY HAVE TO CHALLENGE OR CONTEST THE REMOVAL AT ANYTIME BY THE COMPANY TO FEDERAL COURT OF ANY ACTION EMPLOYEE MAY BRING AGAINST IT IN STATE COURT. EMPLOYEE AND THE COMPANY MUTUALLY WAIVE THEIR RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION CONCERNING THIS RELEASE OR EMPLOYEE’S EMPLOYMENT IN GENERAL.