Common use of Governing Law; Venue; Jury Trial Waiver Clause in Contracts

Governing Law; Venue; Jury Trial Waiver. The parties (i) agree that the provisions of this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflicting provision or rule, except where federal law may preempt the application of state law; (ii) submit and consent to the exclusive jurisdiction, including removal jurisdiction, of the state and federal courts located in Midland County, Texas for any action or proceeding relating to this Agreement or Employee’s employment; (iii) waive any objection to such venue; (iv) agree that any judgment in any such action or proceeding may be enforced in other jurisdictions; and (v) IRREVOCABLY WAIVE THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY AND AGREE NOT TO ASK FOR A JURY IN ANY SUCH PROCEEDING.