Executive shall cooperate with the Company and its subsidiaries or affiliates in connection with any pending or future litigation, proceeding or other matter which may be filed against or by the Company or its subsidiaries or affiliates with any agency, court, or other tribunal and concerning or relating to any matter falling within Executive’s knowledge or former area of responsibility. Executive shall provide reasonable assistance and completely truthful testimony in such matters as needed. The Company shall pay Executive at the rate of $250 per hour for the services performed by Executive pursuant to this Section 8 at the request of the Company and will reimburse Executive for all reasonable associated out of pocket expenses incurred at the request of the Company.