Applied Energetics, Inc. announced that effective August 20, 2021, the board of directors expanded its number to five members and appointed Mary P. O'Hara to serve as a new director. Ms. O'Hara has been in private law practice for twenty-nine years and has broad experience in all facets of securities, corporate and commercial law. She is currently affiliated with the law firm of Masur, Griffitts, Avidor, LLP and has represented the Company for several years.