Summary of 2007 Non-Management Director Compensation for The Williams Companies, Inc.

Summary

This document outlines the compensation awarded to non-management directors of The Williams Companies, Inc. following the approval of the 2007 Incentive Plan. Each director receives an annual retainer, long-term incentive compensation in the form of restricted stock units, and additional fees for serving as committee chairs or in special roles. Payments are made in cash or stock units, with certain stock units payable in 2010 or upon termination of service. The agreement specifies the amounts and conditions for each director's compensation.

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Exhibit 10.1
Summary of 2007 Non-Management Director Compensation
With the approval of The Williams Companies, Inc. 2007 Incentive Plan by the company’s stockholders on May 17, 2007, the following compensation was awarded to the non-management directors of The Williams Companies, Inc. on May 17, 2007:
                                         
    Annual Retainer                    
                                Long-term
                                incentive
                Chair Retainers   Total fees paid in   (number of
                and Special   cash or paid in   restricted stock
    Cash payment   Full value shares1   Committee fees   stock   units)2
Kathleen B. Cooper
  $ 75,000     $ 35,010           $ 110,010       3,000  
Irl F. Engelhardt
  $ 75,000     $ 35,010           $ 110,010       3,000  
William R. Granberry
  $ 75,000     $ 35,010           $ 110,010       3,000  
William E. Green3
  $ 75,000     $ 35,010     $ 10,000     $ 120,010       3,000  
Juanita H. Hinshaw4
  $ 75,000     $ 35,010     $ 10,000     $ 120,010       3,000  
W. R. Howell5
  $ 75,000     $ 35,010     $ 30,000     $ 140.010       3,000  
Charles M. Lillis6
  $ 75,000     $ 35,010     $ 20,000     $ 130,010       3,000  
George A. Lorch7
  $ 75,000     $ 35,010     $ 20,000     $ 130,010       3,000  
William G. Lowrie8
  $ 75,000     $ 35,010     $ 15,000     $ 125,010       3,000  
Frank T. MacInnis9
  $ 75,000     $ 35,010     $ 10,000     $ 120,010       3,000  
Janice D. Stoney
  $ 75,000     $ 35,010           $ 110,010       3,000  
 
1   1,228 shares at $28.51 per share.
 
2   Payable May 17, 2010, or upon death or other termination of service as a non-management director of the Company.
 
3   Special Litigation Committee fee ($10,000).
 
4   Special Litigation Committee fee ($10,000).
 
5   Lead Director fee ($20,000); Compensation Committee chair fee ($10,000).
 
6   Special Litigation Committee fee ($10,000); Finance Committee chair fee ($10,000).
 
7   Special Litigation Committee fee ($10,000); Special Litigation Committee chair fee ($10,000).
 
8   Audit Committee chair fee ($15,000).
 
9   Nominating and Governance Committee chair fee ($10,000).