Contract analysis

1. Staffing (OCG Section 4.3) We acknowledge and understand that Section 4.3 of the OCGs requires that outside counsel obtain advance written approval from AMA's designated legal contact before assigning more than four timekeepers to any single matter. We appreciate the rationale underlying this requirement, including the goals of ensuring cost predictability, minimizing duplicative effort, and maintaining a manageab

2. Expense Pre-Approval (OCG Section 5.1) We confirm our commitment to complying with the expense pre-approval requirements set forth in Section 5.1 of the OCGs. Specifically, we will seek your advance written approval before incurring any individual expense item in excess of the $5,000 threshold established by the OCGs. We wish to flag at this early stage, however, that certain categories of expenses associated with

3. Monthly Reporting (OCG Section 6.2) We confirm that, in accordance with Section 6.2 of the OCGs, we will provide monthly status reports to accompany each invoice submitted to AMA. Each monthly status report will summarize the following: • Key Developments: A narrative summary of significant developments in both the Fuentes class action and the Aldrich executive dispute during the applicable reporting period, inclu

4. Settlement Authority (OCG Section 7.4) We confirm, without reservation, that Calderwood & Harkness LLP will not enter into any settlement agreement, consent to any judgment, make any binding commitment, or authorize any disposition of claims on behalf of AMA without the prior written authorization of AMA's designated decision-maker or decision-makers, as specified in the OCGs and as further described below. Based

5. Diversity (OCG Section 8.1) We are pleased to confirm that the engagement team assigned to the Matters meets the diversity requirements set forth in Section 8.1 of the OCGs. Of the four attorneys currently assigned to the Matters, three self-identify as members of underrepresented groups, as that term is defined in the OCGs. Calderwood & Harkness LLP is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion acros