Common use of Promise Not to Engage in Certain Employment Clause in Contracts

Promise Not to Engage in Certain Employment. I agree that, during the Restricted Period, I will not, without the prior written consent of the Board, accept any employment, provide any services, advice or information; or assist or engage in any activity (whether as an employee, consultant, or in any other capacity, whether paid or unpaid) with (1) any specialty finance firm or investment management company focused on commercial real estate-related debt instruments or (2) any business that, as of the date of my termination, directly competes with the Company.