In the event that the Company is involved in any investigation, litigation, arbitration or administrative proceeding subsequent to the execution of this Agreement or the Company reasonably requires Plaintiff’s services as they relate to pending matters, Plaintiff agrees that, upon written request, he will provide reasonable cooperation to the Company, including but not limited to participation in interviews with the Company’s attorneys, appearing for depositions, testifying in administrative, judicial or arbitration proceedings, or any other reasonable participation necessary for the prosecution or defense of any such investigation, litigation, arbitration or administrative proceeding. Plaintiff agrees that he shall be commercially reasonable in providing such cooperation, taking into account his other obligations and the position he may have with another employer at the time such cooperation is required. He shall take such further action and execute documents as may be reasonably necessary or appropriate in order to carry out the provisions and purposes of this provision. The Company agrees to reimburse Plaintiff for his reasonable expenses in participating in the prosecution or defense of any investigation, litigation, arbitration or administrative proceeding, including any reasonable, pre-approved attorney fees he incurs in hiring independent counsel provided that such expenses are preapproved and he submits acceptable documentation of all such expenses. The Company retains the right to pre-approve expenses and if the Company declines to cover Plaintiff’s proposed and reasonable expenses, Plaintiff is not obligated to engage in the requested cooperation. If there is a dispute between the Company and Plaintiff as to the “reasonableness” of the expenses, Plaintiff will continue to cooperate for up to two weeks after making his request for expenses while the Parties attempt to negotiate reasonable expenses, provided that such cooperation does not require Plaintiff to incur the disputed expenses. If no compromise is reached within two weeks of Plaintiff’s request, the Company will decline to approve the expenses and Plaintiff is released from his duty to cooperate. Nothing in this paragraph shall be interpreted to require the Company to reimburse Plaintiff for fees or expenses incurred in the Lawsuit, prior to the execution of this Agreement, or in any litigation or proceeding in which Plaintiff is a party.