Mr. McAtee brings an extensive background in strategic planning, governance, risk management, data security, and stockholder engagement. Over the last decade, he has overseen AT&T's global legal matters, including corporate governance, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), finance, supply chain, compliance and stockholder engagement. Mr. McAtee has developed deep expertise in managing legal and regulatory challenges across multiple global jurisdictions and engaging key government and institutional stakeholders to navigate complex legal matters. He also contributes to the Board his strong understanding of information technology, having guided AT&T through the rapidly evolving technological landscape, supporting its growth, innovation initiatives and effective risk management. Before joining AT&T, Mr. McAtee was a partner at a law firm, specializing in litigation matters, antitrust and government investigations, which provided him with deep expertise in risk management and regulatory affairs. His comprehensive background allows him to bring valuable insights to enhance our Board's oversight of the Company's strategic growth initiatives. Non-Public & Non-Profit Boards; Memberships CURRENT: Methodist Health System (directorship ends March 2026); St. Marks School of Texas; Texas School of Law Foundation; Dallas Citizens Council; Texas Access to Justice Commission; M.D. Anderson Cancer Center; Wilson Center for Science and Justice at Duke Law School PRIOR: State Bar of Texas (Executive Committee Member); The Dallas Assembly (President); Texas Bar Journal (Chair, Board of Editors); Texas Bar Foundation (Chair of the Fellows) Career Highlights AT&T (a global telecommunications company) - Senior EVP, General Counsel (2015-present) - SVP, Assistant General Counsel (2012-2015) Haynes and Boone, LLP (an international law firm) - Partner (1995-2012) U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas - Law Clerk to Chief Judge (1994-1995)